Sectional Doors Support High-Security Logistics

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.

Sectional industrial Doors

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.

High-Speed Sustainable Warehouse Doors

Industrial doors from Efaflex lead the world because they combine premium manufacturing, super high-speed operation and exciting energy-saving opportunities, writes Paul Hamblin, Logistics Business Features Editor.

Efaflex builds and supplies some of the world’s fastest high-speed industrial doors for a wide range of settings – 16 sectors at the most recent count – and you know the German-founded company is confident of that speed because the company familiar logo carries the image of a cheetah, the world’s fastest land animal. That’s confidence.

Such confidence can often be misplaced, of course. The fact that Efaflex delivers on its promises is testament to the long-term global reach and reputation of the company. Even doors with a 10,000mm width can achieve a door leaf speed of 1 m/s. The company says its fastest vertically opening high-speed door is able to achieve top speeds of more than 4 m/s.

Technological and engineering excellence are core to the Efaflex success story. Unique spiral technology enables the door to be both faster and lighter than the competition, while safety is ensured by a myriad range of sensors, all supplied specifically to suit customer needs. “Our consultants can prescribe exactly what you as a customer require,” Head of Marketing Christian Jacob (pictured below) tells me. “There is an individual light and sensor grid inside every door we produce. It will integrate with the manual labour workforce or seamlessly integrate in a Smart warehouse setting incorporating AGVs and AMRs,” he adds.

All doors are manufactured at the company’s plant in the Czech Republic. The latest generation continues to push the boundaries. “It’s about more platform thinking in important areas such as spare parts and the interior of the door,” explains Jacob. “So, even if the shutters vary, each door will have the same framework, which facilitates spare parts efficiency as well as overall maintenance. The beauty is all on the inside, if you like.”

Enabling Customer Sustainability

A central focus of the company’s ethos is to assist in the sustainability efforts of its customers. “We do that by ensuring we provide the door which best saves customer energy consumption,” he reveals. “We start that process directly with the customer, establishing what matters to them so that we can then add to their sustainability story. This is about starting from the customer’s perspective.”

Christian Jacob, Efaflex

Efaflex has introduced EFA-EnergySaver, an easy-to-use tool available to all visitors to its website. Applicable by use case – workshop, production facility or warehouse – in a few clicks you can gain a detailed comparison of potential energy savings via scrutiny of such details as door size and dimensions, door speed, number of doors, opening cycles per day, productive days per year and heating/cooling costs.

All Efaflex doors are high-speed, whether spiral, roll-up or folding, or a clean room or machine protection door. How do customers know which type should be selected, though? “It depends on the hole in the wall and where it is,” he laughs, before elaborating, “You won’t have a fabric door in an outdoor-setting, for instance.”

He won’t reveal how many doors Efaflex installs per year across the globe, other than to quote a figure “in the thousands”. This is fair enough: Efaflex remains a family-owned business and is under no obligation to quote such figures.

Jacob is in broad agreement with the current sentiments around wider market uncertainty, but counters that Efaflex’s order book is “vivid”, adding that sectoral ups and downs are part of business. “We supply 16 different verticals,” he adds. “In these 16, one will always be under pressure; at the moment, automotive is a good example of that, so two current strong points for us, for instance, are in food and in supplying doors for public parking security in urban environments.”

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Industrial Doors to Play Their Role at Innovation Site

A state-of-the-art 29,700 sq. ft. research and manufacturing facility is set to transform Sheffield with its innovative design and commitment to sustainability. The new development will feature a large open-plan factory space, individual workshop areas, and adaptable ancillary spaces, all underpinned by a robust, sustainable design addressing environmental, social, and economic responsibilities.

To meet the advanced needs of this cutting-edge facility, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems supplied an array of industrial doors, ensuring both functionality and security. Among the installations are two OH1042P Secure by Design sectional doors, two electrically operated tube motor fire shutters, and one HS9110P internal high speed door. Each door system has been carefully selected to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.

One standout feature of the project is the electrically operated tube motor fire shutter, measuring 3000mm wide by 2400mm high. This fire-rated roller shutter, certified to BS EN 1634-1:2014 standards, boasts a one-hour fire resistance rating. Designed to house recycling waste securely, the shutter operates via a 240V tubular motor with a key switch. Its uninterruptible power supply ensures reliable operation during power outages. The robust construction includes a galvanised steel curtain, a T-section bottom rail, and a durable powder-coated finish, ensuring both resilience and longevity.

Equally impressive are the two OH1042P sectional doors, certified to Resistance Class 2 (RC2) and part of the Secured by Design initiative. These overhead sectional doors prioritize security, thermal efficiency, and durability. With wind-resistant reinforced panels and advanced anti-lift features, the doors provide unparalleled protection against unauthorized access. The inclusion of burglar-proof window panels allows for increased natural light while maintaining high security. The largest of these doors, measuring 6000mm by 6000mm, operates with vertical lift tracks and wind bracing, making it ideal for the facility’s industrial environment.

Inside the factory, the HS9110P high speed door plays a vital role in enhancing traffic flow and maintaining energy efficiency. This door, with a bright yellow curtain measuring 5000mm by 5000mm and equipped with vision panels, operates at speeds of up to 2.4 m/s. Designed for heavy-duty use, it features a break-away and automatic reset system, reducing downtime in the event of impacts. Its advanced dual-barrel power drive and retention belt technology create an excellent draft seal and pressure resistance, ensuring reliable performance under demanding conditions. The automation of the door features a radar motion detector with an integrated active infrared presence detector, enabling seamless automatic door opening while ensuring the safety of both people and vehicles.

This Sheffield facility embodies a vision for sustainable and innovative industrial development, with ASSA ABLOY’s advanced door systems playing a crucial role in achieving its goals. By integrating cutting-edge security, energy efficiency, and operational reliability, these solutions exemplify the future of industrial design and functionality.

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Bulldoor Addresses Extreme Weather Challenges

Union Industries, a leading manufacturer of bespoke high-speed industrial doors, has helped LoneStar Leeds Limited, a provider of precision engineered components, sealing technologies and specialised coatings and plating reduce costs and improve efficiency through the triple installation of its Bulldoor.

Union Industries was first approached by LoneStar in 2023 and was subsequently tasked with providing solutions for site enhancement projects at its facilities, primarily on doorways frequently accessed by forklift trucks for deliveries and stock movement. The three Bulldoors were designated for deployment across LoneStar’s two sites in Leeds.

Headquartered in the West Midlands, UK, and employing more than 1,000 people across 13 sites, LoneStar Group has proven itself in global logistics. It utilises a worldwide network of its own manufacturing and distribution operations, as well as primary supply sources, to supply and support customers in America, Europe, the Middle East, Central and South East Asia and Australia with precision engineered components

The primary objective was to mitigate heat loss within the premises, thereby reducing energy expenditure and improving the company’s ECG performance. The existing roller shutters and sectional overhead security doors, characterised by slow operational speeds, often remained open, resulting in substantial heat dissipation and increased energy consumption, especially during harsh weather conditions.

Union Industries developed tailored solutions for each opening, including reducing the opening size of a large doorway to curtail heat loss while maintaining optimal clear opening sizes to suit LoneStar’s requirements. Additionally, it crafted a door to fit within tight spatial constraints without compromising operational functionality. Importantly, all three doors seamlessly integrated with existing security measures, ensuring comprehensive site security post working hours.

Like other doors in their range, Bulldoor also benefits from Union’s simple yet proven ‘Crash Out and Auto-Reset’ facility, in case of vehicle impact to the bottom beam, thus ensuring minimal downtime and repair costs.

Rob Howe, Technical Sales Engineer at Union Industries, said: “We take pride in delivering tailored solutions that address our clients’ unique challenges. The successful installation of our Bulldoors at LoneStar underscores our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.”

Gemma Juniper, HR & HSE Manager at LoneStar Leeds, said: “The installation of Union’s doors was a pivotal step in our journey toward environmentally focused improvements across our company portfolio. The comprehensive heat loss payback report highlighted not only the potential cost savings but also the tangible benefits of enhanced energy efficiency.”

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High-speed Doors for Production

For almost 40 years, more and more high-speed doors from Efaflex have been reliably doing their job in the production of Wernsing Feinkost GmbH in Addrup-Essen/Oldenburg, Germany. And in all these years, both companies have worked with many ideas and in partnership to ensure that the installation of a door has become a success story with a future.

The production halls of Wernsing Feinkost GmbH are as dynamic as the relationship between the two business partners. Employees ensure that the pallets with packaged goods are directed to the correct transport routes. In other rooms, they carefully monitor seemingly endless production lines on which the deli salads are produced and packaged, which we soon be found on the supermarket shelves. Each production area is separated from the other by an EFAFLEX high-speed door. Today, more than 200 EFAFLEX high-speed doors are installed at the most varied of locations in the huge Wernsing Feinkost GmbH plant. In the course of their time together, what used to be a small food company from Addrup-Essen in Oldenburg has grown into a huge company that is now one of the most important employers in the region and in other areas of Germany.

At the same time, EFAFLEX has developed into a specialist and premium provider for high-speed industrial doors and exciting industry solutions. The application variants of the doors in the Wernsing Feinkost GmbH plant are correspondingly diverse: “They are designed for high loads and can therefore be found in almost all production-related areas. They are also perfect for separating automated areas,” explains Patrick Wehage. He is as Deputy Team Leader for Technology, responsible for the maintenance of all logistical areas in the plant. The EFA-SRT-MS Machine Protection doors, for example, ensure that employees are not injured on the transport routes. High-speed roller doors EFA-SRT separate different production areas from each other.
In addition to the possibility of integration into smart logistics processes and the resilience of the doors, the planners at Wernsing Feinkost GmbH as a food manufacturer also considered the tightness and pressure stability of the curtains to be important.

Conveyor technology controls door movements

Compared to other areas of the plant, it is relatively quiet in the new deep-freeze high-bay warehouse. Gondolas packed with goods glide quietly on ceiling rails through an alley to various doors. They pause for a moment in front of the Machine Protection doors, which open immediately. The pallets are then transported on roller conveyors to the locks in front of the deep-freeze warehouse.
“As in other areas of our plant, the conveyor technology and driverless transport systems control the doors here,” Patrick Wehage emphasizes a special feature of the EFAFLEX door control and immediately adds: “This deep-freeze high-bay warehouse is inerted. For EFAFLEX, for reasons of fire and explosion protection, this meant that every cable had to be routed into the warehouse in cable ducts.”

The doors on the logistics routes in the plant open up to three times a minute, i.e. 180 times an hour. “Due to their gentle movements, they don’t suffer a great deal of wear and tear. This is simply robust technology that even a layman can handle well,” says Patrick Wehage, who describes himself as an enthusiastic mechanical engineer. “Spare parts come quickly when needed. This is particularly important for our chilled areas.” Doors from other manufacturers? “Never change a running system. It works perfectly, period!”  A good sign for the future: the joint success story can continue.

Protection for man and machine

Thanks to their space-saving, self-contained design, the Machine Protection doors from EFAFLEX can be perfectly integrated into the required protective equipment. They stand out due to their extraordinary resilience and stability. The standard door leaf of the EFA-SRT-MS is fully transparent and comes with warning strips as standard. Colored, highly tear-resistant and laterally stable hangings are also readily available. All curtain variants are free of paint-wetting-impairing substances. The interaction of a powerful frequency converter control and a functionally adapted drive enables the very high cycle rate of up to seven cycles per minute in production processes. The doors are constructed in such a way that a weight compensation mechanism is not necessary, which allows for a narrow design of the side frames. This significantly reduces the amount of maintenance and wear and tear. A transparent cover offers a clear view of the integrated safety limit switch of Cat. 4 / Pl according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1. With the optional floor supports, the protective devices can be set up free-standing. Uneven floors are compensated by leveling screws.

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Hörmann acquires loading bay competitor

Fen-Bay Group, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of industrial doors and loading bays which includes Lincolnshire-based Fen-Bay Services and Doncaster-based Transdek, has been acquired by Hörmann UK.

The move will see ongoing investment in the group, which will now be part of Hörmann, Europe’s largest provider of gates, doors, frames and operators. The sale was facilitated by Duncan & Toplis, one of the East Midlands’ largest independent chartered accountants and business advisers.

Combined, the Fen-Bay group employs 150 people, including over 100 full time engineers who support its 24/7, nationwide service support provision.

Commenting on the acquisition, Wolfgang Gorner, Managing Director of Hörmann UK said: “We are delighted to welcome the Fen-Bay Group to the Hörmann family. We see this as a natural fit and a key part of our drive to increase our footprint in the industrial and service sectors. The Fen-Bay Group with its excellent brand, reputation and nationwide coverage will complement our existing operations, but will allow us to compete even more so in these areas.

“We are also excited to build on the success already achieved by Transdek throughout Europe and we are committed to ongoing investment in the Fen-Bay Group operations. We see great potential moving forward.”

Carl Sedlan, Managing Director of the Fen-Bay Group said: “We already have extensive experience of Hörmann and its strong family values, which resonated strongly with our management team. Everyone is genuinely excited by the opportunities moving forward and becoming part of such a well-known and respected group.”

Duncan & Toplis helped negotiate finer details with the chosen buyer and helped to manage the sale process, the supply of information and supported the completion of the sale along with associated tax advice and financial planning support. Duncan & Toplis Director, Damon Brain, said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Fen-Bay and Hörmann on this sale. Fen-Bay is a renowned and respected company based in our region and we’re pleased to have played a role in helping to secure its future with a committed investor that can support its continued growth and success.”

 

 

 

 

Superfast all-Rounder Door

DMG Mori is a worldwide leading manufacturer of machine tools with a turnover of more than €2.6 billion. A total of 12,000 employees, suppliers and strong, reliable partners offer strong evidence of its success. Efaflex has supplied high-speed doors for efficient plant logistics to the Seebach site in Thuringia. “We have only been installing Efaflex doors for four years now,” reports Jörg Berz, head of plant technology at DMG Mori in Seebach. “The planners focused most attention on the very fast opening and closing speed of the EFASST and EFA-STT high-speed doors. Efaflex doors are the best there is. We have tested products from various manufacturers. Since we have had the fast doors from Efaflex, there is hardly any damage caused by forklift trucks.”

Maintenance and repair costs are also extremely low, which is why all older doors in the factory are gradually being replaced by those from the specialist for high-speed industrial doors. “The appearance of the doors is also very impressive,” says Berz. At DMG Mori in Seebach, the colour of the exterior doors has been adapted to the company’s corporate identity in the RAL colour iron grey. In addition to the standard aluminium-coloured coating, the manufacturer also paints the door’s laths and steel parts in almost any colour from the RAL system on request. As a result, the EFA-SST can be perfectly adapted to any façade to suit the architecture and customer specifications.

Superfast door

Both door types, the EFA-SST and the EFA-STT, can handle up to 250,000 load cycles per year: a must for the busy main logistics area at DMG Mori in Seebach. The doors perform the function of access control in other areas of the plant, such as the warehouse. They are opened here using a card reader. “This is very important for us,” explains Berz. “As a well-known shipper, we are
certified as part of the secure supply chain, for example for air freight, and must therefore meet high security standards. This means that only certain employees who have been checked for
reliability by the authorities may enter these areas.”

Read the whole article from our September issue here: https://flickread.com/edition/html/index.php?pdf=5f3d1fcf3160d#22

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Rugged Roller Doors Installed at Warehouse

Union Industries, a leading British manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, has completed the supply and installation of two of its rugged Ramdoor rapid roller doors at Yara UK Ltd in Avonmouth. This is the second time that Leeds-based Union Industries has supplied a pair of Ramdoors, known as the ‘Big Daddy’ of high speed doors, to Yara UK Ltd, which has undertaken substantial refurbishment works at its warehouse facilities close to the Severn Estuary in Avonmouth.

Yara UK Ltd, a leading crop nutrition provider, specialising in nitrogen fertiliser for the farming and agricultural industries, had a requirement for replacement internal and external doors that would be capable of preventing moisture and dust ingress into the facility, and provide protection from the natural elements of the wind and rain. The business requirement was for heavy duty doors with a durable coating. Yara UK Ltd opted for the Ramdoor due to its extremely robust construction, high quality components and category five wind rating.

Having already had two Ramdoors installed by Union Industries last year, Yara UK Ltd was confident that the investment was the right decision. Steven Ewles, Terminal Manager for Yara Avonmouth, said: “We were very impressed with the quality of components used in the Ramdoor, and having already had two of these installed last year we know that it was the right decision to use them again. The service from the team at Union Industries is second to none, and we have every confidence that these new Ramdoors are exactly what we need at Yara UK Ltd to create the right environment for segregating our fertilisers, as well as protecting us from the elements.”

Richard Tarleton, Technical Sales Engineer for Union Industries, said: “The installation of two further Ramdoors at Yara UK Ltd is testament to the quality of our products, and we were pleased to have such a significant involvement at the redevelopment of the Yara UK Ltd base at Avonmouth. “The Ramdoor is engineered to client-specific requirements, incorporating some of our most robust features, it is a heavy-duty door and has achieved Class 5 Wind Resistance, making it one of the highest quality doors on the market. Yara UK Ltd is now the proud owner of four Ramdoors, and we were delighted that they chose Union Industries for a second time.”

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Hörmann UK Launches New Training Academy and Showroom

As one of the UK’s only manufacturers to offer in depth, tailored training programmes for both its employees and customers, industrial door manufacturer Hörmann UK is taking this dedication a step further with the launch of its new Training Academy.

Based at its headquarters in Coalville, Leicester, the brand new facility is open from this month, offering comprehensive training that reflects the commitment of its German counterpart, which places significant importance on the learning process.

Offering a diverse range of training for all products across its domestic and industrial portfolios, the training is supported by its new state-of-the-art-showroom, which houses its latest innovations and variations across both industry sectors.

With a range of seminars available, the Basic Sales and Product Training is designed to give the attendees confidence in every aspect of Hörmann, providing an introduction into all aspects of the industrial and domestic products ranges. These sessions are specifically designed for Hörmann partners and their employees who wish to receive training on their knowledge of the doors and operators range. The seminar also provides an overview of installation requirements, along with in depth explanations of each door’s unique features, benefits and key selling points.

Hörmann is also offering Domestic Fitter Training, where professionals will learn how to fit Canopy, Retractable, RollMatic and Sectional doors on Z spring and N track. The seminars are hosted as two-day courses with an overnight stay and evening meal free of charge and can be modified, depending on the professional’s individual requirements.

The Industrial Training provides professionals with all the necessary information they require to install Hörmann UK’s leading range of High Speed Curtain Doors, High Speed Sectional Doors, Sectional Doors and Roller Shutters. It is also supported by additional training on the servicing, maintenance and fault finding of the above products, along with Hörmann UK’s robust Dock Levellers.
Individuals will also receive training on the key features and benefits offered by each of the ranges, enabling professionals to promote the key features to potential and existing customers with ease.

Wolfgang Gorner, Managing Director at Hörmann UK, said: “Here at Hörmann UK we place significant importance on not only the quality of our products, but the quality of our sales, installation and servicing. This is why we have launched our new Training Academy to provide professionals with hands-on experience of how to correctly install, service and maintain our market leading solutions.
“We work hard to maintain a strong relationship with our nationwide team of distributors and installers to ensure the end customer receives a first class finish. The opening of our latest Academy and Showroom will enable us to further develop this, ensuring we offer the UK industrial and domestic market the highest standard in training, advice and high quality products.”

For further information on Hörmann UK’s training offering, call 01530 516850 or visit: https://www.hormann.co.uk.

Hörmann UK Launches New Training Academy and Showroom

As one of the UK’s only manufacturers to offer in depth, tailored training programmes for both its employees and customers, industrial door manufacturer Hörmann UK is taking this dedication a step further with the launch of its new Training Academy.

Based at its headquarters in Coalville, Leicester, the brand new facility is open from this month, offering comprehensive training that reflects the commitment of its German counterpart, which places significant importance on the learning process.

Offering a diverse range of training for all products across its domestic and industrial portfolios, the training is supported by its new state-of-the-art-showroom, which houses its latest innovations and variations across both industry sectors.

With a range of seminars available, the Basic Sales and Product Training is designed to give the attendees confidence in every aspect of Hörmann, providing an introduction into all aspects of the industrial and domestic products ranges. These sessions are specifically designed for Hörmann partners and their employees who wish to receive training on their knowledge of the doors and operators range. The seminar also provides an overview of installation requirements, along with in depth explanations of each door’s unique features, benefits and key selling points.

Hörmann is also offering Domestic Fitter Training, where professionals will learn how to fit Canopy, Retractable, RollMatic and Sectional doors on Z spring and N track. The seminars are hosted as two-day courses with an overnight stay and evening meal free of charge and can be modified, depending on the professional’s individual requirements.

The Industrial Training provides professionals with all the necessary information they require to install Hörmann UK’s leading range of High Speed Curtain Doors, High Speed Sectional Doors, Sectional Doors and Roller Shutters. It is also supported by additional training on the servicing, maintenance and fault finding of the above products, along with Hörmann UK’s robust Dock Levellers.
Individuals will also receive training on the key features and benefits offered by each of the ranges, enabling professionals to promote the key features to potential and existing customers with ease.

Wolfgang Gorner, Managing Director at Hörmann UK, said: “Here at Hörmann UK we place significant importance on not only the quality of our products, but the quality of our sales, installation and servicing. This is why we have launched our new Training Academy to provide professionals with hands-on experience of how to correctly install, service and maintain our market leading solutions.
“We work hard to maintain a strong relationship with our nationwide team of distributors and installers to ensure the end customer receives a first class finish. The opening of our latest Academy and Showroom will enable us to further develop this, ensuring we offer the UK industrial and domestic market the highest standard in training, advice and high quality products.”

For further information on Hörmann UK’s training offering, call 01530 516850 or visit: https://www.hormann.co.uk.

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