South Shields engineering firm secures four major contracts worth more than £3.6million
A South Tyneside-based engineering company is celebrating securing four major contracts.
South Shields engineers have secured four major contracts worth a combined total value of more than £3.6million.
METEC UK, which is based at Visage House, on Shaftesbury Avenue, has been awarded the contracts in the global marine, port infrastructure and offshore renewables sectors.
Two of the contracts are for the supply of galvanic cathodic protection anodes to Port of Cork and DP World London Gateway, with the other two to supply galvanic platform anodes for installation in substation jackets at two major offshore wind farms in France and the Netherlands.
‘Fantastic way to round off 2026’
Simon Cross, Operations Manager at METEC UK, has stated that the four new contracts means the company will head into 2027 in a “stellar position”.
He said: “The four new contracts represent a significant achievement for our world-leading South Shields facility.
“The projects will see us manufacture and supply over 650 tonnes of galvanic anodes during the lifespan of the projects, with a combined value of over £3.6m.
“Winning these four contracts in such quick succession is a fantastic way to round off 2026 and will see us head into the new year in a stellar position.”
A boost for its South Shields base
As well as supporting various external organisations, the four contracts will provide a major boost to METEC UK’s South Shields facility, which employs 40 people.
Paul Wheeler, Technical Manager at METEC Group, added: “We are extremely pleased to have been contracted to support four incredibly significant infrastructure projects.
“Cathodic protection plays a critical role in extending the service life of marine infrastructure, and these projects give us an excellent opportunity to demonstrate METEC’s technical capabilities and manufacturing expertise.
“Our team will be working closely with the client team leading each project to ensure all the anodes meet the required specifications and provide the level of protection expected over the operational life of the assets.”
Support from South Tyneside Council
Since opening its South Shields base in 2016, METEC UK has worked closely with South Tyneside Council over the course of the last decade.
In 2025, the engineering firm received a £50,000 grant from the local authority towards a £350,000 project to install a solar panel array, replace the roof of its HQ and invest in new LED lighting.
METEC UK was among the South Tyneside businesses to benefit from the South Tyneside Business Growth Grant Scheme and it has also signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge.
Cllr Elliott Curry, Lead Member for Economic Growth, Regeneration and Investment at South Tyneside Council, has expressed his pride at the local authority being able to support the company over the course of the last 10 years.
He commented: “South Tyneside takes great pride in its rich industrial heritage, so it is always fantastic to see companies like METEC UK continuing to fly the flag for the borough across the globe.
“We are proud as a Council to have been able to support the company over the years and with the company’s pipeline looking so strong for 2027, hopefully there is even more success for the team on the horizon.”