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Wilson James is a UK-based security, logistics, and aviation services provider with over 30 years of industry experience. Supporting more than 300 clients, they are known for delivering reliable, scalable solutions for complex operations. Recently, they played a key role in securing 21 venues during the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

159 Towers deliverd within 5 working days
Zero delays Deployment delays reported across 21 venues
 

Surveillance Needs

Wilson James

Commonwealth Games 2022

Location UK
Industry Aviation Services Provider
Project Surveillance Solution

What you’ll learn

  • 6-meter extendable mast for 360° visibility
  • Plug-and-play setup for ultra-fast deployment
  • Anti-vandal steel construction with lockable access
  • CE-certified winch mechanism and galvanized frame for high-stress environments
  • Full compatibility with PTZ, thermal, and AI-driven camera systems

The Challenge

Wilson James required a surveillance solution that could be deployed rapidly, meet high safety standards, and support integration with advanced monitoring systems. After evaluating multiple suppliers, they selected TelescopicMast for its proven track record, CE-certified equipment, and unique capability to deliver fully assembled, durable units at scale. Crucially, TelescopicMast was the only partner that could meet the demanding one-week timeline without compromising on reliability or performance.

Large Event Scale

Hydraulic telescopic system extends from 6m to 30m depending on model. Precision-engineered segments ensure smooth, safe deployment in under 15 minutes.

Security Risk

High-profile international event demanded zero-tolerance for security gaps, requiring complete perimeter coverage at all times.

Time Pressure

Strict tournament schedule required full setup and testing of all units within 48 hours of each venue handover.

Rapid Coverage

Fan zones and outer perimeters changed daily, requiring a system that could be redeployed within hours without specialist crews.

Mobile security tower in a solar park next to wind turbines

Ecosystem Solution

Each deployment unit was configured with a full ecosystem of surveillance technologies, integrated through TelescopicMast’s universal mounting and power infrastructure.

Telescopic Mast

9m hydraulic deployment in 15 min

PTZ Camera

4K 360° pan-tilt-zoom with IR night vision

Solar Power System

72h battery backup, off-grid capable

4G Analytics

Real-time video feed to command center

Thermal Sensing

Perimeter intrusion detection

Remote Management

Full SCADA control from any device

How Can You Work With Us

Discover the various ways to integrate our telescopic mast systems into your security infrastructure.

“Every unit arrived fully assembled, tested, and ready for deployment, which allowed our engineers to install and commission them on-site without delay.Their universal platform integrates seamlessly with our camera systems.”
James Bauer-Mein
Head of Technical Services | Wilson James

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Common questions about Mobile Tower Platforms

Height, power, certification, what you can mount on the platform and how it is deployed.

The platform arrives without the electronics. No cameras, no analytics and no monitoring contract, so the camera, the recorder and the central monitoring station stay your decision. What comes with it is the part that has to survive the site: a telescopic mast on a 100 percent galvanized steel base, CE certified by TUV Rheinland, produced under ISO 9001 and ANSI certified for North American deployment. The enclosure outlasts the equipment on it by a factor of two to three, so the same platform carries two or three generations of camera technology. Buying the platform rather than a pre-built tower typically saves 15 to 20 percent.

Under 15 minutes, by one engineer. Position the unit, extend the four feet, level it on the integrated bubble level and wind the mast up on the CE certified winch with its double brake system. No foundation, no grid connection, no crane and no specialist crew. What those 15 minutes do not cover is commissioning whatever you have chosen to put on the mast, so configure the cameras and the router in your own yard and the site visit really is a quarter of an hour.

Utility power where the site already has it, and three off-grid routes where it does not: batteries, solar, and hydrogen or methanol fuel cells. The MSB-Edge carries 660 W of solar on three 220 W panels, and fuel cells cover the dark months when solar alone will not. Sizing it is arithmetic: the load of your equipment, the hours you need it running, and the worst month of the year. The power equipment comes from Technology Partners such as SFC Energy and is specified to your requirement, not supplied inside the platform.

Yes. The mast top is brand neutral, carries up to 130 lbs of payload and has pre drilled mounting points, so fixed, PTZ and thermal cameras go on the same head without welding or improvised brackets on site. ONVIF cameras and the VMS you already run will work, and the analytics stay with the partner you already use. Technology Partners including Axis, Scylla and Milestone supply what goes on top. The mast, the cable route, the IP66 patch box and the mounting points are what the platform brings.

Yes. The platform reaches the market through security installers and integrators, rental companies, guarding firms and regional distributors, and there are more than 430 partners in more than 25 countries. Because the platform ships without electronics, the margin on cameras, installation, commissioning, monitoring and service visits stays with the partner. Platforms typically stay on a site for six months to three years, which turns a single sale into recurring revenue. Tell us which markets and sectors you cover and we will work out the fit.

Our systems are rated IP65, engineered for temperatures from -22°F to +140°F, and tested to withstand wind speeds up to 53 mph. They are deployed in deserts, offshore platforms, arctic regions, and high-humidity coastal environments worldwide.

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