If you are looking for high speed doors for your premises then you are not alone. The applications of these doors have seen demand for them surge globally, so much so that the market value of HSD’s is predicted to reach US$ 1787.64 Million by 2031, thanks to a CAGR of 6.1% from 2022 to 2031.
These growing numbers speak for themselves, but what are the driving factors behind this increase in demand, and why is it happening over the next few years? Let’s find out.
1. Surge in Market Demand
Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global lockdown feels like a distant memory for many, its impact on global industries is still being felt. As countries continue to recover from the forced economic slowdown caused by business closures, halted supply chains, and delayed projects, there is an emphasis on fast recovery – and rapid action doors are one of the many resources that businesses are using to get their operations back on track.
A return to pre-pandemic levels of output and distribution requires the fast movement of goods across the supply chain, from manufacturing facilities right through to distribution centers. As modern consumers come to expect rapid shipping as standard, a key aim is not just to meet these pre-pandemic turnaround times but to exceed them, and HSD’s are already being installed in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing premises across the globe to keep up with this continuing demand.
2. Increased Speed
With increased speed becoming a top priority for global industries, there’s concern that outdated manual doors will (at best) struggle to meet demand and (at worst) pose safety concerns.
Fast-action doors not only prevent common hazards like collisions and accidents, but also keep operations moving quickly to meet industry demands. Both our Zip Speed Doors and Clean Room Speed Doors feature a built-in self-repairing system, and our Turbo Fold Doors include a safety light curtain as standard to correct any issues and prevent any knock-on delays.
Our doorsets are also compatible with a range of automated systems that make manual operation a task of the past, so combine our doors with your systems of choice and speed up your operations for years to come.
3. Rise of Automation
The growing demand for fast action doors is interlinked with the universal rise of automation across the 2020’s. Automation is up there right next to AI in the global ranking of impactful innovations that continue to change the way entire sectors operate, and automated high speed doors now account for 55.1% of the market share.
This huge percentage perfectly captures the demands for speed, efficiency, and ongoing innovation from both consumers and businesses. Automated rapid doors are operated without human intervention, and can be automated to open and close at different speeds, at a particular time, or once approved personnel are within a set distance. This means that workers don’t even need to slow down, let alone stop, when approaching a closed door, eliminating the need for human intervention and resulting in time savings across the supply chain.
4. Improved Energy Efficiency
It is not just the demand for rapid doors that is on the rise – the cost of heating, cooling, lighting, and securing premises has been steadily increasing for years and is unlikely to come back down in the near future.
Improving the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings is one of the main ways businesses are keeping costs down, and high speed doors help to achieve this by reducing energy consumption. From maintaining stable indoor temperatures, to minimising air exchange during the loading and unloading process, their rapid mechanisms are the go-to choice for temperature-controlled facilities and busy industrial premises that rely on the continuous movement of goods and are often affected by the expensive temperature fluctuations caused by slow doors.
5. Regional Demand
Finally, one last important factor to keep in mind when examining the unprecedented demand for high speed doors is that this demand is global.
It is not everyday that we see a particular door become so sought-after, but there is no denying that every industry in the world has a use for rapid doors and is keen to make the most of them. The Asia Pacific region in particular is leading the demand with a CAGR of 5.1% that is driven by the regions’ focus on rapid industrialisation, and the US is not far behind. Thanks to the demand for fast delivery times and workflow productivity, the North American high speed doors market saw upwards of $0.5 billion in revenue in 2023, and these numbers are only predicted to increase as other countries follow suit and prioritise productivity into the early 2030s and beyond.
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