OES Group secures £5.5 million export contract

With the government-backed financing, issued by HSBC UK, OES will deliver technology to enhance the lifespan of offshore wind farms built by their client in Europe. UKEF’s support has given the business more flexibility in planning and greater confidence in cash flow, opening up opportunities for future growth.

OES’s export growth has translated into domestic impact. In the last year, the company moved into a new Gateshead factory and created 15 additional jobs – including senior roles such as Operations Director – bringing its total UK workforce to 36.

Since 2021, when UKEF first supported OES with a General Export Facility, the firm has increased its exports and grown its revenue by just over 200%. The company achieved revenue of £13.7 million in the last financial year, compared with £4.5 million in 2021. Building on this success, OES is securing new contracts in China, Korea, and the Netherlands, and making investments in the Japanese off-shore wind market.

Looking forward, OES’s global output will continue to grow with a manufacturing facility opening in Dubai, scheduled for completion in 1H26.

Patrick Kendell, North East – Senior Export Finance Manager, UK Export Finance, said: “Supporting businesses like OES is exactly what UKEF is here to do. Our General Export Facility helps companies expand into new markets, scale their operations, and create jobs at home and abroad.

“It’s fantastic to see OES using this support to grow their exports, invest in the North East, and explore new opportunities internationally.”

Robert Forsyth, Managing Director at OES, added: “UKEF and HSBC’s backing has allowed us to invest in our future, exploring new markets in Asia, and open up an entity in the UAE.

“Closer to home, OES has been able to invest in another factory in the North East, increasing job opportunities as a result. Knowing we have had UKEF’s support has given us the peace of mind to drive growth without being held back, enabling us to soar to new heights within the industry. Looking ahead, I am so excited to see what more OES can achieve.”

Peter Wilbraham, Regional Director in Global Trade Solutions at HSBC UK, concluded: “We are delighted to support OES in its export growth journey. Through our partnership with UKEF, we have been able to provide tailored financing solutions that give businesses the confidence and flexibility to expand into new markets. It’s fantastic to see OES creating new jobs and growing its global presence.

“At HSBC UK we are keen to support ambitious businesses such as OES which are exploring importing and exporting opportunities.”

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