Tata Steel’s Port Talbot facility is one of the largest industrial sites in the UK, spanning over 2,500 acres with more than 15 km of monitored perimeter.
Safer Group provides 24/7 monitoring and site protection, combining autonomous on-site systems with remote control room analysis and monitoring.
The primary goal was to protect a high-value, high-risk industrial site containing live operations and decommissioned areas, ensuring full security coverage and rapid incident escalation.
Tata Steel required constant visibility and a high deterrent presence across changing work zones, so our solution had to be of the highest spec and flexibility.
The facility is essentially an expansive land area with multiple critical asset zones.
Harsh environmental conditions that are consistently present affect power and potentially visibility on a frequent basis.
The need for both high-visibility deterrence and reliable monitoring capabilities meant a more expansive solution would be required.
This site became the first deployment of our Safer POD® X4 device, designed for maximum visibility (including long range thermal detection), and deterrence.
Our solution, tailored to the needs of both client and the site, was compiled of:
Enhanced lighting and audible alerts tailored to the client’s specification.
Fully automated response triggers managed through the 24/7 monitoring centre.
High-powered thermal and visual analytics for early intrusion detection.
Real-time communication with Tata’s on-site security teams and police departments.
This hybrid model ensured always-on detection from the Safer Group Control Room while maintaining an on-site team for physical intervention if - and when - it was needed.
Award winning perimeter protection with active thermal detection, ideal for medium to large projects.
Our installation was executed across critical perimeter sections and ever-evolving project zones.
A custom audible alert solution was developed overnight at the client’s request, demonstrating agility and responsiveness to ensure it was ready for the first day of install.
The monitoring centre manages alert escalation, followed by on-site verification and reporting within minutes.
Our work with Tata Steel has been recognised nationally, with this project awarded the ‘Security Project of the Year’ at the 2025 Security and Fire for Excellence awards.
Since our install, there has been a continuous 24/7 operation with zero system downtime.
Our product deployment has meant increased deterrence through visible and audible presence, whereas our team have ensured a rapid response to any incident, preventing loss or disruption.
This has led to the strengthening of the collaboration between Tata Steel, Safer Group, and police partners.
The expansion of coverage to additional zones is ongoing, following the success of monitoring this site.
The deployment of Safer Group’s technology and expertise at the Port Talbot site has had a transformational impact on our site security...we have complete confidence that our critical assets and infrastructure are in safe hands.
