Improving safety

Hörmann has incorporated several improvements at a new Asda site following the installation of 140 loading bays. To continue to improve safety, efficiency and the store's environmental footprint at the CDC and recycling centre, each bay has been designed to handle both double and single deck semi-trailers.

The Cheetah Fastback trailers on Asda's fleet have also been accommodated: extended 1700mm deep dock shelters have been fabricated so that the inflatable head creates a seal on the rear of the trailer, at the front of the aerodynamic slope.

This prevents rainwater from running into the building and minimises a potential slip hazard.

New interlocked doors create three 'indoor' level access unloading areas for trailers. Three Hörmann HS7030 high speed spiral doors lead from the chilled area, whilst two insulated SPU sectional doors are fitted to the exterior. The interlock prevents either set of doors being open at the same time, minimising thermal losses.