Second ASDA certificate of achievement for Hörmann
25 October 2007
Hörmann successfully carried out the first UK installation of its specially designed precast shelter wall at ASDA’s service centre 7 in Falkirk
Hörmann successfully carried out the first UK installation of its specially designed precast shelter wall at ASDA’s service centre 7 in Falkirk. The centre is used to recycle waste from the main distribution centre as part of the company’s commitment to reduce its impact on the environment.
The entire project, which included the shelter wall and loading bay equipment, went so well that Hörmann UK was awarded a certificate of achievement from ASDA. This is the second time Hormann has received this accolade and it reflects the quality of product and service that Hormann offers.
The shelter wall is essentially the front wall of the building above the dock area and the Hörmann design features a number of unique benefits. The shelter wall is made up of three pieces and does not require any additional steel. The top section connects to the main steels tying in the middle and lower piece. Our competitors offer a one-piece design which then requires additional steel to offer central support to each bay.
The Hörmann design is also lower in cost compared to using a traditional steel or clad method and far quicker to install. The finished wall section is extremely robust, which is necessary as this part of the building is usually subjected to a fair amount of wear. The design also means the inner part of the wall has a clean surface ideal for fitting the necessary extra equipment.”
As far as the actual loading bays, this project incorporated wider doors. At 3250mm they prevent damage to the jambs when loading and unloading vehicles while the full width panoramic vision panels allow more natural light into the building.
The project also required Hörmann to supply and fit full loading bay equipment for 12 bays. ASDA have now standardised on 1000mm long telescopic lip dock levellers to give maximum flexibility to safely position the lip exactly in the right place on the back trailer.
VB2 adjustable dock buffers were included as these are able to lift and fall with the rear of the vehicle as it is loaded or unloaded, while arrow traffic lights were fitted to assist drivers from the continent.
ASDA also specified a driver’s button which acts as both an energy saving and a health and safety mechanism. This means the driver has to leave his cab in order to push the button, which only then allows the internal operators to open the loading bay door.
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