ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has supported the development of DPD’s major new distribution centre at Forrest Park, Newton Aycliffe (UK), supplying and installing a comprehensive package of sectional doors and loading bay equipment designed to maximise efficiency, safety and operational performance.
Developed by Barberry, constructed by Caddick Construction and designed by AJA Architects, the state-of-the-art logistics facility has been created to support DPD’s continued growth and provide enhanced parcel handling capacity across the North East. To meet the operational demands of a high-volume parcel distribution environment, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems delivered a tailored loading bay and level access solution.
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems supplied and installed 32 ‘OH1042P’ insulated sectional overhead doors to provide secure and efficient level access throughout the facility. Designed to deliver excellent thermal insulation, durability and reliability, the doors feature a vertical lift track arrangement that maximises available internal space while providing unrestricted access for vehicles and operational equipment.
Among these installations, 25 level access sectional doors measuring 6,160mm wide were supplied to serve key warehouse access points. A further seven OH1042P doors were equipped with centrally mounted pass doors featuring low-profile 30mm thresholds, panic bars and integrated safety switches. Wind reinforcement trusses were also incorporated to provide enhanced structural stability and long-term performance.
To support efficient loading and unloading operations, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems also supplied and installed 11 complete loading bay solutions, each comprising an ASSA ABLOY OH1042P dock door fitted with two rows of vision panels to enhance visibility and safety. The bays were equipped with ASSA ABLOY DL6220T telescopic dock levellers, featuring a 6-tonne load capacity and a 500mm telescopic lip to provide safe and reliable vehicle-to-building access across a variety of trailer configurations.
Finished in standard RAL 5010 blue, the dock levellers were complemented by dock shelters, dock buffers and wheel guides, creating a fully integrated loading bay solution designed to improve operational efficiency, protect goods in transit and enhance safety for warehouse personnel and drivers.
The combination of insulated sectional doors and advanced loading bay technology provides the performance required within a fast-paced logistics environment, helping to optimise vehicle turnaround times while supporting the building’s energy efficiency objectives.
As the logistics sector continues to evolve, developments such as DPD’s new Forrest Park distribution centre highlight the importance of reliable entrance and loading solutions. By delivering a complete package of doors, dock equipment and loading bay accessories, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has helped create a facility equipped to support the demands of modern parcel distribution for years to come.
