Customer Spotlight: Able UK

Overview

Able UK is a leading industrial services company based in the UK, specialising in ship dismantling, offshore decommissioning, and renewable energy projects. With operations spanning large-scale industrial facilities, maintaining reliable and secure connectivity is essential for efficient and safe operations.

Project Challenge

At their expansive Teesside site, Able UK faced persistent network issues due to outdated wireless infrastructure and limited cabling. Their key challenges included:

• Coverage Gaps – Connecting multiple buildings across a 1500-meter industrial site.
• Interference – Dealing with signal disruptions from heavy machinery and equipment.
• Scalability – Accommodating growing demand for connected devices and data usage.
• Security – Ensuring robust protection for sensitive operational data.

To modernise their network and support long-term growth, Able UK partnered with Unity for a complete infrastructure upgrade.

The Solution

Unity designed and delivered a comprehensive solution that addressed both current pain points and future scalability. The project included:

• Ubiquiti Wi-Fi 6 Access Points – High-performance wireless coverage for both indoor offices and outdoor work zones.
• 1500m of Shielded Cat6 Cabling – Built a Gigabit-ready wired backbone, protected for harsh industrial environments.
• Ubiquiti PowerBeam Dishes – Enabled point-to-point wireless links for remote site locations, delivering speeds up to 150 Mbps.
• HP Gigabit Switches – Provided a reliable, PoE-enabled network core for structured, high-availability connectivity.
• Dell SonicWall Firewall – Introduced enterprise-grade security with intrusion prevention and secure VPN access.

Conclusion

With Unity’s upgraded network infrastructure, Able UK achieved:

• Seamless Coverage – Site-wide Wi-Fi and reliable point-to-point connections eliminated black spots.
• Faster Performance – Gigabit speeds reduced file transfer times by 60%.
• Increased Uptime – 99.9% reliability even in interference-heavy zones.
• Enhanced Security – Nine intrusion attempts blocked in the first month alone.
• Scalable Infrastructure – Now supporting 200+ devices with capacity to expand.

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