{"id":30,"date":"2023-08-22T10:56:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T10:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zmatchboxcompany.com\/protection\/company\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:16:43","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zmatchboxcompany.com\/protection\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"30\" class=\"elementor elementor-30\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-873fb42 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"873fb42\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51aab51\" data-id=\"51aab51\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57a3378 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"57a3378\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================================\r\n  ABOUT US \u2014 \"The Blueprint of a Company\"\r\n  A company that builds systems, presented as one: facts compile\r\n  into live counters, six core values assemble as a rotating\r\n  value-core, and the story resolves on the credentials plate.\r\n  Navy #040f33 + brand red, Poppins locked. 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class=\"pab-grid\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- HERO -->\r\n  <div class=\"pab-hero\">\r\n    <span class=\"pab-kicker\"><i><\/i>Protection Specialists \u00b7 Established in 2014<\/span>\r\n    <h1 class=\"pab-h1\">Engineering Confidence.<br><span>Protecting Tomorrow.<\/span><\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"pab-lede\">Protection Specialists is a synergy of forward-looking management and dedicated professionals, offering tailored solutions for corporate and government markets. We excel in designing, implementing, and activating client-centric solutions built on strategic partnerships \u2014 spanning low current security, automation, fire protection, and software development.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FACTS -->\r\n  <div class=\"pab-facts\" id=\"pabFacts\">\r\n    <div class=\"pab-fact\">\r\n      <b data-to=\"50\" data-suffix=\"+\">0<\/b>\r\n      <small>Employees<\/small>\r\n      <p>A skilled workforce of over 50, including 15+ certified engineers and technicians.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"pab-fact\">\r\n        <b data-to=\"15\" data-suffix=\"+\">0<\/b>\r\n      <small>Certified Engineers<\/small>\r\n      <p>Founded by engineers \u2014 seasoned professionals with cross-industry experience.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"pab-fact\">\r\n      <b data-to=\"100\" data-suffix=\"%\">0<\/b>\r\n      <small>Project Ownership<\/small>\r\n      <p>From design and installation through commissioning and handover, we own it end to 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     <p>From talent acquisition to solution deployment, we maintain an unwavering commitment to quality at every stage.<\/p><\/li>\r\n        <li data-i=\"3\"><b>Integrity<\/b>\r\n          <p>Honesty, trust, and fairness are the cornerstones of our interactions with clients, suppliers, and competitors.<\/p><\/li>\r\n        <li data-i=\"4\"><b>Teamwork<\/b>\r\n          <p>Collaborative efforts within our organization ensure the successful implementation of turnkey solutions.<\/p><\/li>\r\n        <li data-i=\"5\"><b>Innovation<\/b>\r\n          <p>We embrace change and continuously seek smarter, more effective solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.<\/p><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"pab-vis\" id=\"pabVis\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 400 400\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n          <circle class=\"pab-ring\" cx=\"200\" cy=\"200\" r=\"168\"\/>\r\n          <circle class=\"pab-ring r2\" cx=\"200\" cy=\"200\" r=\"140\"\/>\r\n          <circle 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