ExMesh™ Engineering

What ExMesh™ Engineering does

ExMesh Engineering is a UK specialist in certified security fencing and metal fabrication, operating as a trading-as division of The Expanded Metal Company, which is itself part of the German-headquartered Meiser Group. The business sells a rated perimeter-security product portfolio — including ProtEx 3 SR3 fencing, ProtEx 1 SR1 fencing, Raptor anti-climb barriers, Fastrack rail fencing, Securilath security mesh, security cages, and ArchitEx architectural panels — supported by in-house fabrication services spanning laser cutting, CNC press braking, welding (including COBOT-assisted welding), and surface finishes. Its technology backbone is expanded metal mesh manufacturing, leveraging a century-old heritage through the parent group, with recent capex into COBOT welding, CNC press braking, and CNC mitre saws to modernise production.

The company serves ten end-market verticals — Rail, Local Authority, Telecoms, Defence & Security, Data Centres, Architectural, Energy, Water, Airports & Docks, and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) — with primary weighting on Rail, Local Authority, Defence & Security, Data Centres, and CNI. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (consultative, quote-based, multi-year contracts) with a formal Expert Preferred Installer Programme that maintains a UK-wide network of vetted installation partners. Pricing is opaque and project-specific, determined by security certification, material specification, and installation complexity. Marketing is delivered through a multi-channel mix covering the company website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, newsletters, webinars, case studies, and industry articles.

Name

ExMesh™ Engineering

Legal name

The Expanded Metal Company

Website

https://exmeshsecurity.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ExMesh Engineering is a UK-based specialist fabricator of certified security fencing (SR1, SR3) and metalwork, serving rail, defence, data centres, and critical national infrastructure customers through direct enterprise sales and a vetted installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Fencing and Expanded Metal Products

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390)

akta.pro primary industry

Fence & Gate Reinforcement & Wind/Storm Damage Repair (HSAGAJAI)

Keywords

• High security fencing
• Expanded metal products
• Metal fabrication services
• Security mesh systems
• Architectural metal panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartlepool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Fencing Products: Sale of certified security fencing systems, anti-climb barriers, gates, and security cages. Products are hardware items sold as one-time purchases with various security certifications (SR1, SR3).
2. Metal Fabrication Services: In-house fabrication services including laser cutting, press braking, welding, and surface finishes offered to support complex projects from design through to installation.
3. Custom Fabrication Solutions: Bespoke fabrication services for complex projects requiring custom metalwork, laser profiling, and specialist finishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ExMesh Engineering designs, manufactures, and supplies high-security fencing systems, expanded metal security mesh, and bespoke metal fabrication services for critical infrastructure and commercial projects. Operating as a division of The Expanded Metal Company (part of the German Meiser Group), the firm serves rail, defence, telecoms, data centres, utilities, and architectural sectors across the UK with certified perimeter and physical security products.

Product overview

ExMesh Engineering offers a unified portfolio of high-security fencing systems and in-house metal fabrication services. The core product line consists of certified security fencing products including ProtEx 3 SR3 and ProtEx 1 SR1 fencing, Raptor Anti-Climb Barriers, Fastrack rail fencing systems, Securilath Security Mesh, Security Cages, and ArchitEx Architectural Panels. These are complemented by in-house fabrication capabilities encompassing laser cutting, press braking, welding, and surface finishes, enabling complex projects to be supported from design through to installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ProtEx 3 SR3

Quantifiable outcome

• Security fencing certified to SR1 (LPS1175) and SR3 standards

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Expanded Metal CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and trading as ExMesh Engineering. Provides corporate umbrella, brand heritage (century-old business), and operational framework for the ExMesh Engineering division specialising in security fencing and fabrication.
• Meiser GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company within the Meiser Group of companies. International group specialising in expanded metal products. Strategic ownership provides global manufacturing expertise and resources.
• Expert Preferred Installer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of vetted installation partners trained and certified to install ExMesh security products. Programme includes installer directory and certification standards for consistent quality installation delivery.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Heras (UK): European perimeter protection group providing fencing, gates and access control as integrated solutions. Larger incumbent competing for the same large-scale CNI and infrastructure tenders where buyers prefer turnkey supply.
• Betafence: Large European fencing manufacturer with broad product portfolio including certified security fencing under the Securifor brand. Operates at much greater scale than ExMesh, offering a portfolio-level benchmark for international expansion potential.

Direct peers

• CLD Fencing Systems: UK-based physical security fencing specialist with LPS1175-rated rigid mesh systems sold to data centres, utilities, ports and logistics. Competes head-to-head with ExMesh's ProtEx range in the same buyer segments.
• Barkers Fencing: UK manufacturer of security and acoustic fencing serving rail, highways, utilities and defence sectors. Comparable vertical exposure and certified product portfolio; closely overlaps ExMesh on rail and CNI projects.
• Cova Security Gates: UK-based manufacturer of security gates, barriers and turnstiles for high-security sites. Direct overlap on the gate and barrier portion of ExMesh's range, particularly in defence, utilities and CNI applications.
• Jacksons Fencing: Established UK fencing manufacturer offering security, acoustic and demarcation fencing for commercial, public sector and CNI use. Overlaps with ExMesh on certified perimeter solutions and UK installer network model.
• Procter Fencing Systems: UK manufacturer of security fencing and gates with LPS1175-certified products for utilities, airports and defence. Comparable product breadth (fencing + gates) and similar regulated end-market mix.
• Zaun Limited: UK-based manufacturer of high-security perimeter fencing systems, including LPS1175-rated products, serving prisons, utilities, defence and CNI customers. Direct competitor in certified security fencing with overlapping SR1/SR3 product positioning.

Regional players

• Highway Care: UK provider of highway and infrastructure security solutions including barriers and fencing for transport and public sector clients. Adjacent rather than direct overlap, but competes for similar rail and local authority budgets.

Others

• Meiser Group: German-headquartered parent group and global expanded metal manufacturer. Provides raw expanded metal feedstock and platform expertise to ExMesh; also a strategic partner and potential channel for international market access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theexpandedmetalcompany8068
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exmesh
• Instagraminstagram.com/theexpandedmetalcompany
• TikToktiktok.com/@exmeshsecurity

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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