Fire rate doors
How are Fire Doors Tested?

March 26, 2024

Fire doors are critical parts of a building’s fire safety standards, and are key to ensuring effective and legally compliant fire protection systems across the site. Not only do they ensure that, in the event of an emergency, fires are safely contained and compartmentalised, but they work to protect fire escape routes, enabling anyone on […]

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Industrial doors
How to Prepare Your Industrial Doors for Winter

December 22, 2023

During the winter months and colder weather spells, industrial doors and roller shutter doors are particularly prone to problems developing. But, for the most part, these issues are easily avoidable. By implementing the right preventative measures, and keeping an eye out for any early warning signs of these issues, you can minimise the risk of […]

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What are the new Fire Door Regulations for 2023?

September 29, 2023

New fire safety guidance comes into force on 1st October 2023, and this applies to all building across the UK. New regulations also target fire doors. Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) makes a number of amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to improve fire safety in all […]

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Commercial shutters
Do You Need Planning Permission for Roller Shutters?

August 29, 2023

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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What Dock Leveller Do I Need?

July 17, 2023

Dock levellers are widely used across different industries, factories and manufacturers, to keep operations as safe and efficient as possible. There are a wide range of dock levellers out there, each with their own very specific operational benefits and best-fit use cases. So, to determine which would be the best type of dock leveller for […]

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How Many Fire Exits are Required by Law?

March 28, 2023

When it comes to building and workplace safety, fire exits play an absolutely critical role. It is the duty of any safety manager, employer or site manager to ensure that a building is equipped with fire exits, and that they are kept functional, easily accessible and fully usable. To help you ensure that you are […]

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Job Posting: Senior Industrial Door & Automatic Door Engineer

March 6, 2023

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join our family run business for a multi-disciplined engineer covering the UK. We have over 25 years’ experience in providing security solutions including shutters, rapid rolls, sectional doors and automated systems. Positions Available: Senior Industrial Door & Automatic Door Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: West Midlands […]

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Can Roller Shutters Reduce My Business Insurance Premium?

February 2, 2023

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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How Long Do Fire Shutters Protect from Fire?

December 19, 2022

If you manage an industrial or commercial property, limiting the risk of fire will undoubtedly be one of your absolute top priorities. A comprehensive fire risk management strategy requires every element and area of the building to be assessed. And, thankfully, there are a huge range of specialist solutions out there that can help you […]

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Commercial sliding doors
Why is my Automatic Door opening on its own?

October 17, 2022

Whether you opt for swing doors, revolvers, sliding doors or even speed doors, automatic door systems are popular in many commercial buildings. This is thanks to their ability to improve convenience and accessibility, particularly for those who require assistance to enter the property. However, when your automatic door seemingly adopts a mind of its own […]

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