About Retainagroup
Asset Protection Experts since 1982. Trusted by UK Police, Insurers, and Industry.
Since 1982, Retainagroup has led the way in global asset protection solutions, developing cutting-edge technologies for government compliant asset marking, vehicle and property identification, and theft deterrence. Our mission is simple: to prevent theft, support recovery, and assist law enforcement and insurers every step of the way.
As a law enforcement partner and member of the Home Office-supported Secured by Design initiative, our systems are trusted by UK police and used extensively by national and international organisations to protect vehicles, tools, equipment, and valuable property.
Company Founded
Retainagroup established as pioneers in asset protection
Police Partnership
Became trusted partner with UK police forces
Global Expansion
Extended services to international markets
What We Do
Unique Identification & Marking
We apply secure, permanent markings to vehicles and assets, using laser-etching and secure labels.
Secure Database for Stolen Property
Every marked asset is registered on our secure database, accessible 24/7 by police, border forces, and other authorised users worldwide.
Support for Law Enforcement & Insurers
We work closely with police forces, insurers, and the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) to increase recovery rates and reduce insurance fraud.
Why Retainagroup?
Over 40 years of innovation in asset protection
Approved by insurers and trusted by UK police
Compliant with UK Government and Home Office standards
Supporting police and insurers with proven results
Access to a secure, law enforcement-linked database
Become an ISR Partner or Distributor
If you’re interested in offering Retainagroup’s security marking and registration services in your region, we’d love to talk. As an authorised distributor or ISR-licensed partner, you’ll gain access to our full product range, the International Security Register, technical support and global branding. You’ll enable manufacturers, importers and dealerships in your market to benefit from permanent marking, verification and theft deterrence.
Whether you aim to distribute marking kits or host ISR services locally, let’s grow secure vehicle and asset protection markets together. Contact us to explore partnership opportunities.
Accreditations - Deterring and Detecting Crime for over 35 years
As a receiver and provider of data from the Police National Computer, data security is of paramount importance to us. This coupled with the requirement to hold vehicle and owner data ensures we maintain the very highest level of system integrity. Our Certificate Number under the Data Protection Act 2018 is Z7526962
BAB ISO/IEC 27001:2022
The scope for the standard covers the Information Security Management System for the provision of security marking, 24/7 asset registration and verification of items of value and the design and supply of computer controlled laser etching units. Certificate number 244224
Disability Confident Committed Certificated (Level 1)
Retainagroup is a Disability Confident Committed scheme registered employer.
Thatcham TQA
Our products and services were accredited to Thatcham TQA until 31 December 2022 when Thatcham withdrew from testing security marking products. Our products and services continue to be awarded points under Thatcham NVSA as they have been for many years.
BAB Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015
The scope for the BAB quality standard covers "Provisions of security marking, registration and verification of items of value, database support to customers and the design, production and supply of computer-controlled laser etching units to commercial clients globally - Certificate number 243000
Security Vetting
All Retainagroup staff are vetted/screened to BS7858 levels including Criminal Records Bureau checks.
BSIA Member
Member of the British Security Industry Association Limited, since 1998.
Ready to Protect Your Assets?
Join thousands of satisfied customers who trust Retainagroup for their asset protection needs.
Get in touch
Use the form to request a callback or call directly to speak to our UK based team today.
International Security Register (ISR) 24/7: +44 (0)1233 333000
Sales & General: +44 (0)1233 504167
Email: info@retainagroup.com
Unit 5, St John’s Court,
Foster Road, Ashford Business Park,
Ashford, Kent,
TN24 0SJ,
United Kingdom
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