Exmesh Engineering’s ProtEx range is setting new benchmarks in accredited high security fencing and gate solutions. Designed for the toughest and most secure environments with a focus on ease of installation, the ProtEx range offers not just high performance protection for a wide variety of sites, but one that looks great too.
Business Development Manager Muhammed Short explained what sets ProtEx apart:
“The expanded metal mesh is made from a single sheet of steel that is slit and stretched, which means there are no joins, welds, or weak points that could be frayed, broken, or tampered with. This makes it exceptionally secure compared to other fencing options. But added to that, it gives a really aesthetically pleasing mesh, challenging the perception that security has to look industrial”
Beyond its strength and looks, the production process at Exmesh Engineering in Hartlepool’s manufacturing facility is highly efficient and environmentally friendly, generating minimal waste.
“The system is easy to install and, unlike most mesh systems, can be raked over uneven ground without the need for stepping,” Muhammed added. “Matching gates can be fitted with access control locks, and Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) can be seamlessly integrated, which is key as we understand how important both data and integration is becoming in the physical security world. As the ProtEx range is accredited up to LPS 1175 SR3, this along with the integration ensures an incredibly high security and practical solution.”
According to Muhammed, the ProtEx range is not only a robust high security solution but also a very cost-effective alternative to traditional fencing options. “It looks fantastic while providing outstanding protection,” he said.
Exmesh Engineering offers three distinct variations of ProtEx security fencing, each designed for specific security needs:
ExMesh™ ProtEx 1: A certified perimeter security solution ideal for warehouses, distribution centres, telecom infrastructure, mobile phone masts, retail sites, and more. Certified to LPS 1175 A1 (Issue 8), it is an affordable alternative to wire mesh and palisade fencing. Its anti-climb design and ability to be installed on sloping ground without stepping make it an excellent choice for various terrains.
ExMesh™ ProtEx 2: Designed for high security sites, this fencing system was one of the first in the UK to gain LPCB SR2 (now B3) accreditation. Featuring Exmesh Engineering’s unique UK made mesh with a unique post-stringer design, it offers an additional deterrent against intruders while delivering superior perimeter defence.
ExMesh™ ProtEx 3: One of the UK’s few high security fencing systems to receive LPCB SR3 accreditation under LPS 1175, this option includes pedestrian and vehicle gates for enhanced site access control.
The effectiveness of the ProtEx range was demonstrated in the London Crossrail scheme’s Victoria Dock project, where ProtEx 3 was chosen to enhance security.
“ExMesh Engineering was appointed by Crossrail contractor Newton and Frost Fencing Ltd to design and manufacture bespoke pedestrian emergency exit gates,” Muhammed explained. “We produced custom gates and fencing using cut-to-size mesh panels to create 2.4m and 3m high base-plated structures with a sleek black powder-coated finish.”
A key innovation in this project was the integration of high security locks from Mico Tindall, featuring single deadlocking mechanisms. “This marked the first time these high security locks were used with the ExMesh Engineering security range and highlighted Exmesh Engineering’s ability to react positively to new and bespoke projects” Muhammed added.
With its advanced design, robust protection, and cost-effectiveness, the ProtEx range is shaping the future of security fencing. Whether securing critical infrastructure, industrial sites, or major construction projects, ExMesh Engineering continues to raise the bar in perimeter defence. To learn more about how ProtEx can enhance security for your site, view the ranges.
