Exclusive: Weathering the storm, looking to the future

Matt Philp, Managing Director of QED discusses how the company and the wider industry has reacted to a host of global challenges. The security industry continues to face challenges in 2022 and at the same time the growth in demand for security products and its services is rising, not only in the UK, but globally. […]

New partnership with B-Tech UK to provide even greater flexibility to QED’s product range

Quality Essential Distribution (QED) has recently announced its new partnership with B-Tech AV Mounts, a leading brand of professional AV mounting solutions, recognised worldwide for their reliability, robustness, ease of install and design aesthetics. This partnership has been driven by the need to add more flexibility to QED’s product range: supporting partners working in retail […]

Quality Essential Distribution announces retirement of owners

Quality Essential Distribution (QED) has announced the planned retirement of its owners, David Arrowsmith and Ian Smith, who set up the business in 1997. Whilst the owners will retire with effect from 30 June 2021, they will retain ownership of the company. The retirement from the day-to-day operations marks the commencement of a planned succession, […]

Andrew Judge appointed Senior Finance Manager at QED

Quality Essential Distribution is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Judge as Senior Finance Manager.  Judge brings many years of financial and commercial experience and will be responsible for ensuring the business is financially robust and ready to meet the challenges 2021 brings. He will also manage the finance team, overseeing all accounting, budgeting and […]

New Managing Director at Quality Essential Distribution

Specialist Security Distributor, Quality Essential Distribution (QED) has appointed Matt Philp as Managing Director. Matt previously held the role of Product Development Director and for over 20 years he has been at the forefront of the company’s product and technology development. Dave Arrowsmith and Ian Smith, Joint Owners, said: “We are delighted to announce Matt […]