Advantex wins ‘landmark’ energy plant work

A Gateshead-based IT firm has secured a contract to deliver advanced security at a landmark renewable energy factory.

Advantex will partner with SES Engineering Services to provide IP-camera surveillance and access control systems for SeAH Wind’s £900 million monopile manufacturing plant at Teesworks, set to be the world’s largest of its kind.

The project, part of a six-figure contract, involves installing a unified security infrastructure featuring 75 digital CCTV cameras, to ensure site-wide protection and streamline operations across the 800-metre-long facility.

This marks Advantex’s second major renewable energy 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, Advantex senior account manager, said: “We’re honoured to contribute to SeAH’s multi-million-pound investment at Teesworks by providing advanced technology for the world’s largest monopile facility.

“As demand for high-quality, integrated solutions grows, we’re 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, SES Engineering Services project manager, added: “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’s great to see have Advantex on board, adding strength to this landmark project.”

Once operational, bosses say SeAH’s plant will create 750 direct jobs and an additional 1500 in the supply chain, producing monopiles destined for deployment in the North Sea and beyond. 

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