
North East IT specialist
Advantex has secured a significant contract with
SES Engineering Services to provide security and surveillance at the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility. Working in partnership with SES, a mechanical and electrical specialist, Advantex, which is based at Follingsby Park, has designed an advanced IP-camera security solution as part of a substantial six-figure contract. Due to be delivered next year, this integrated system will be implemented at
SeAH Wind’s £900 million monopile manufacturing facility at Teesworks, the UK’s largest Freeport.
Set to be the world’s largest monopile facility and the only one of its kind in the UK, the 800m-long, 40m-high building will be a landmark in renewable energy infrastructure, and once fully operational, it will support the UK’s renewable energy ambitions, creating 750 direct jobs and an additional 1,500 in the supply chain. Monopiles produced in the UK will be transported directly to the newly-built
Steel River Quay, destined for deployment in the North Sea and beyond.
Advantex’s systems include the latest digital CCTV and access control technology to deliver improved site-wide security and streamlined operations. From a central control room, the system will monitor the flow of personnel across key areas, securing business-critical functions and providing comprehensive perimeter protection.
A 75-strong camera system, which includes a package of
Milestone Video Management Software and
Paxton Access Control, integrates seamlessly across the entire site to deliver a single, unified security infrastructure.

This landmark project marks Advantex’s second major renewable energy sector contract, as the company — now with a workforce of 70 and annual turnover reaching £12 million — continues to expand its presence in this field.
Tony Easingwood (pictured above), senior account manager at Advantex, said: “This latest contract comes amid rising demand from the renewables sector, as manufacturers increasingly invest in advanced digital security and surveillance systems to enhance operational efficiency. We are honoured to contribute to SeAH’s multi-million-pound investment at Teesworks by providing advanced technology for the world’s largest monopile facility.”
He added: “As demand for high-quality, integrated solutions grows, we are at the forefront of the North East’s renewables sector, delivering cost-effective, reliable systems that help our clients drive the wind energy revolution forward.”
Anthony Moloney, project manager at SES Engineering Services (SES), concluded: “The development of the SeAH Wind facility is now progressing at rapid pace and the high-quality, added-value system provided by Advantex marks another significant milestone. We are passionate about providing growth opportunities for successful regional businesses and it is great to have Advantex on board, adding strength to this landmark project.”