Interroll to expand Baal manufacturing site

Interroll has laid the groundwork for a significant expansion of its product portfolio at its site in Baal-Hückelhoven, Germany, near Düsseldorf, by acquiring a neighbouring plot of land. The new property, which is already home to an industrial building, covers a floor area of almost 13,000 sq m. As early as 2022, Interroll will introduce a new platform for hygienic food processing and logistics from the site and consistently expand it in the coming years.

“The expansion, which will increase our production area at the site by around 40%, will be ready for operation in the third quarter of 2022,” says Hauke Tiedemann, head of the Global Center of Excellence for drum motors in Baal. “In this way, we are creating the conditions for the introduction of innovative conveyor solutions that are specifically suited for use in hygienically demanding environments, such as food processing. This enables our customers in this important area to further increase productivity while improving hygiene in their material flow.”

In recent years, Interroll has already successively invested around €20m in the Baal-Hückelhoven site. The Group’s Innovation Projects and Development Center (IPDC) and the Interroll Academy, which is responsible for internal and external training measures, are also based there. Around 240 Interroll employees now work in Baal. By 2025 at the latest, the site expansion and strengthening of expertise for customers in the food industry is expected to add around 60 jobs.

“With this investment in one of our most important sites, we are once again confirming our long-term growth course, with which we will continue to satisfy our customers’ demand for existing and new solutions in the coming years,” says Jens Strüwing, Executive Vice President Products & Technology and a member of Interroll Group Management. “As part of this growth strategy, for example, new plants were recently commissioned in the Heilbronn/Heidelberg, Germany, area and in Georgia, United States. In addition, a new plant will be opened in China next year.”

EFAFLEX high-speed doors help optimise workflow

Facilitating fast and efficient movement of goods; minimising the risk of incidents; increasing workflow; automatic activation; creating a safe environment and protecting operatives around high- risk machinery… these are just some of the reasons EFAFLEX says it has become the partner of choice for customers operating within the processing or logistics sector.

How exactly can EFAFLEX help the processing & logistics industry? Take an aerial view of a warehouse or logistics facility. You might see loading bays where goods arrive and depart, production lines where produce is assembled or manufactured, and temperature or environmentally controlled areas where goods are stored in specific conditions. Add in machinery, operatives, and produce. This is an environment that is familiar to EFAFLEX.

At loading bays and docks where areas are exposed to the elements, fast-opening and -closing door speeds are essential. Internally between halls or different zones of production areas temperature control, or air purity may be your key consideration. Along conveyor lines, or around robotic or hazardous equipment, machine protection may be your concern.

Return to PPMA

EFAFLEX UK Limited returns to PPMA where three of its most popular high-speed doors used within the packing and processing sector will be in action. Darren Turrell, UK Managing Director, says: “Warehouse and logistics clients operate in an environment that continually expects shorter and shorter delivery lead times, while finding ways to improve and streamline processes, enhance operational performance and bottom line. It’s a fact that the transportation and storage industry have more incidents involving workplace vehicles than any other sector.£

EFAFLEX will be showcasing its high-speed spiral featuring its EFA-THERM insulating laths, the EFA-STT turbo, and the fabric roll-up option.

Turrell continues: “There is nothing quite like seeing our high-speed doors in action. PPMA gives us this opportunity to meet with customers and discuss their specific requirements. Each order is manufactured bespoke to the customer requirements. Our high-speed doors are a premium brand, but when you factor in the whole-life cost savings, such as radically reduced energy costs due to their operating speeds and insulation properties, they are a cost-effective option.

“60% of our orders are from customers who have made this calculation and chosen to replace old roller shutters or overhead sectional doors because of the many benefits that an EFAFLEX door will offer.

Consider too that incidents not only can cause injuries to people, but they can result in unwanted costly downtime, which can have an unexpected knock-on effect that ripples throughout the processing facility.

Key features of EFAFLEX processing & logistics solutions:

  • A complete range of doors to suit every aspect of the facility
  • Internal roll up doors or exterior spiral and folding models available
  • Machine Protection solutions to add safety in higher risk areas
  • A range of activation methods to suit your needs
  • Selection of colours and finishes

See the EFAFLEX range of interior and exterior doors at PPMA stand J62, from 28 -30 September, NEC, Birmingham.

 

Opening the Door to Enhanced Fire Safety

Fire safety can be enhanced by New Fire Rated Sliding Doors have been launched for the industrial and commercial construction sectors. Compliant to BS EN 120 and BS EN 240, the single-leaf fire sliding doors, by door providor Hörmann UK are available in two variations. There is the FST 120-1 BS Fire Sliding Door offering 120-minute fire resistance. There is also the FST 2410-1 BS providing 240-minute fire resistance.

The two latest models are an extension of Hörmann UK’s product portfolio of sliding doors. These fire safety doors are availble with a range of optional additions to meet the requirements of each individual specification.

Paul Tulley, Key Account Manager for Hörmann UK, said: “Our new Fire Rated Sliding Doors, which are compliant to British Standards, are a key addition to our extensive range of fire rated sliding and functional doors. They are suitable for installation across a wide range of developments and industries. The steel or stainless-steel doors can withstand heavy usage cycles with ease. This is due to their quality of construction.”

The doors can be operated in conjunction with an FSA-Basis hold-open device control centre, which combines the power supply, warning signals, fire detector evaluation, manual release button and reset device in a compact housing.

This is supported by LED lamps or acoustic signals, which communicate the status and alarm states of the door. Additional safety elements, including fire detectors, magnets, recess flaps and fire alarm systems can also be quickly connected for easy integration.

The doors can also be operated utilising Hörmann UK’s FSA-Plus hold-open device control centre, which features a battery backup for reliable operation, even in the event of power failures.

The doors are also compatible with Hörmann UK’s SupraMatic operators, which provide fast opening and closing and are also available with soft start and soft stop available as standard, delivering gentle and quiet door travel. In case of fire, a patented compensator release system will unlock the operator, enabling the door to be closed via weights.

New Doors Introduced for Industrial Facilities

Industrial door manufacturer Dynaco has introduced two types of industrial doors: I-14 P panel door and a I-14F frame door – both easy to operate and durable. They are designed for industrial and commercial facilities, though their flexibility makes it possible to install these doors in almost every type of building. The doors slide up under the roof when opened, leaving the door opening completely free.

The Dynaco I-14P Panel and Dynaco I-14F Frame doors have been designed to meet all operational and safety requirements in the European Directives and the standards issued by the European Standardization Committee, CEN.

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