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Showsec Founder Dies
Mick Upton, a pioneer in UK crowd management, has passed away.
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– Mick Upton
Showsec
“It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of one of
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time,” a Showsec statement read.
According to the company he helped build, “Mick was a pioneer in the crowd management industry, making it his life’s work to enhance standards for crowd safety and promote a professional approach to event security.
“Above all, he was a kind and caring man, always taking time to provide others with advice or encouragement to assist them in their careers or lives. A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.”