What Is a Pre-Planned Maintenance Contract for Industrial Doors and Do You Need One?

Steel security shutters

Industrial doors are a fantastic, efficient and dependable addition to an industrial site.  However, all too often, these units are overlooked until something goes wrong.  Even the highest quality industrial doors are at risk of failure, especially if they are not appropriately maintained.  Common issues include roller shutters failing to open, automatic doors no longer […]

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The Hidden Cost of Skipping Annual Door Maintenance

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Annual Door Maintenance

“It’s working fine — why spend money on maintenance?” If your door is working just fine, it’s easy to see why it might be tempting to skip spending money on maintenance. It’s a common mindset. But in reality – especially in commercial premises – if your security doors, roller shutters, or automatic entrances start functioning […]

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Automatic Doors Guide: Different Types & Benefits for Commercial Use

Automatic Doors Guide: Different Types & Benefits for Commercial Use

Automatic doors are now a staple feature in commercial sites. They feature across all types of commercial buildings, and sites of all sizes, use cases and requirements.  This is because automatic doors offer a huge range of invaluable benefits. Not only do they make sites accessible for visitors with different needs, but they are also […]

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What are the most important BS EN standards for industrial doors?

What are the most important BS EN standards for industrial doors?

In warehouses, factories, distribution centres, and commercial buildings across the country, industrial doors are a core component of site performance and security.  These doors ensure people, stock, vehicles and machinery can be moved safely and easily throughout the site. At the same time, they also maximise the site’s safety standards, including their levels of security, […]

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Fire Roller Shutters vs Fire Curtains

Commercial roller shutters

Fire roller shutters and fire curtains are two of the most effective, high performance passive fire protection measures available on the market right now.  Both are widely used in commercial and industrial buildings, to keep sites safe against the risks of fire, and keep fire damage to the absolute minimum.  While they are both similar […]

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Do You Need Planning Permission for Roller Shutters?

Commercial shutters

Roller shutters are a widely used security solution, which is immensely popular amongst property owners. Not only do roller shutters significantly increase the security standards of a property, but they are remarkably easy to use, highly durable, and offer a sleek, modern aesthetic. But, in the majority of cases, UK councils will require the completion of […]

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Can Roller Shutters Reduce My Business Insurance Premium?

Access Innovations van

Roller shutters are widely used across business premises and, when you take a look at their benefits, it’s easy to see why. Not only do they dramatically improve the usability of sites, but they give a premises a remarkably high degree of safety and security. But, do their benefits extend to insurance savings, too? For […]

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Access Innovations Achieves 70% Reduction in Paper with BigChange

BigChange field service management software is helping commercial and industrial door specialist Access Innovations reduced paper consumption by more than 70%. Using the BigChange platform, the West Midlands company has also reduced the resource required to manage its field service operation and has improved customer service with automatic job scheduling, reporting and invoicing. Responsible for […]

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How to choose the correct commercial door for your business?

As a business owner, you’ll know just how unique every company is.  Each and every business has its specific requirements, unique operations and its own way of working on a day to day basis. And your site needs to reflect this.  When designing or renovating your business premises, you need to consider how it will […]

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