At the beginning of December, our skilled team completed a huge project at Cotswold Airport, which involved the installation of four industrial door systems, a large shutter installation and a cladding modification.
The famous airport, which was built for the RAF in 1936, has housed some of the most prestigious military divisions in the world, including the Red Arrows, the US Air Force and the British Army.
In recent times, the facility has been used for more commercial purposes, as its buildings are now home to many local businesses.
The airport has also featured on several popular TV programmes, including Top Gear, Casualty and Fifth Gear.
We were asked by Rapid Packing, who are one of the largest racking companies in the UK, to supply and install four high-speed doors to help improve their security and productivity.
Over a four-week period, we achieved this by installing three Turbo Fold doors, a Zip Speed door and a Tubular Shutter door.
Turbo Fold Doors
Turbo Fold doors were a great choice for this busy industrial environment, as they can open and close very quickly, allowing for a much higher level of traffic flow.
Besides being fast, rapid folding doors are also great for reducing heat loss, saving energy and managing noise contamination.
Zip Speed Doors
Similar to the Turbo Fold Doors, the installation of a Zip Speed door will significantly enhance the client’s efficiency and energy-saving capabilities.
Using a smart roll-up design, our Zip Speed doors will help to save vital time that was once lost waiting for slow, heavy roller shutter doors to open.
Additionally, they will act as a strong defence barrier against any airborne pollution that is created by military aircraft and vehicles that are outside.
One-off Shutter Installation
Besides installing new industrial doors, Rapid Packing also wanted us to replace their existing hangar doors, which were extremely thick and heavy and were a struggle to open and close daily.
Following the instructions of our client, we designed a new, more secure entrance to the hangar, along with supporting steelwork.
This new design included the installation of a one-off Premier 3 Phase Shutter and a single steel door set with cladded sheet infill, which we produced at our manufacturing facility in Smethwick.
Thanks to our installation, the team at Rapid Packing, who were very happy with our work and service, are now able to operate a lot more efficiently.
Get in Touch
At UK Rapid Doors, we have extensive experience in carrying out major industrial door installations like the one completed at Cotswold Airport. Based in the West Midlands, we manufacture and install a wide range of industrial door systems, from Fire Shutter Doors to Security Shutters, for a variety of sectors.
If you feel that your business could benefit from the installation of high-speed industrial door systems, please get in touch with our team on 0121 565 6165.