The B4 Development at Manchester Airport, delivered by McLaren Construction Group, is a key part of the airport’s £1.3 billion Transformation Programme. ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems was proud to supply Secured by Design sectional doors and integrated loading bay solutions to support this high-performance logistics facility.
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is proud to have contributed to the successful completion of the B4 Development at Manchester Airport, a key milestone in the airport’s wider £1.3 billion Transformation Programme. Delivered by McLaren Construction Group, this major logistics and cargo development required industrial door and docking solutions that meet the highest standards of efficiency, security, and durability expected at one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs.
As part of the project, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems supplied and installed 11 Crawford OH1042P Level Access Overhead Sectional Doors. These doors, certified under the Secured by Design (SBD) initiative, provide enhanced security along with excellent thermal insulation. Depending on door width, each opening features a single row of three or four Secure by Design certified rectangular vision panels, integrated within aluminium frames. All doors were finished externally in RAL 9003 white, in line with architectural specifications, and fitted with vertical lift track configurations to maximise internal space.
Each of the loading bays within the B4 Development was equipped with a complete suite of loading bay solutions. This includes OH1042P SBD dock doors, which match the security and vision panel specifications of the level access doors. To support efficient and safe loading operations, DL6010S dock levellers were installed. These heavy-duty units offer a 60kN load capacity and feature a hydraulic swing lip design, with a vertical working range of +570 mm to -350 mm.
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To ensure a tight weather seal and optimise energy efficiency, each bay was also fitted with ASSA ABLOY DS6060P dock shelters. These units feature self-adjusting roof frames and durable double-layer polyester curtains, designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicle sizes while shielding personnel and goods from the elements. The comprehensive bay solution also includes heavy-duty dock buffers, integrated dock lights and traffic light systems for enhanced safety, and wheel guides to aid vehicle alignment during reversing.
In addition to dock and access equipment, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems supplied seven SR2-rated hinged steel personnel doors. Certified to LPS 1175 standards and fully compliant with Secured by Design requirements, these doors offer robust, tamper-resistant access control for secure pedestrian entry.
