As the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer and the UK’s largest speculative developer, Panattoni is committed to providing its customers with quality solutions on which their business can depend. As part of its aim to achieve a ‘best in class’ supply chain, Hörmann UK is its supplier of choice for bespoke loading bay solutions.
With each site completely unique to the next, Panattoni can ensure the warehouses are specifically designed to facilitate the individual needs of each client and the surrounding region. One of its latest developments, Derby370, boasts over 370,990 sq. ft of warehousing space, located close to the city centre to provide arterial transport routes to the M1, A50, and A38.
As part of the site’s construction, Hörmann UK has supplied a diverse portfolio of solutions including standard loading bays, double deck loading bays, telescopic lip dock levellers, dock shelters, level access doors and fire exit doors. These market-leading products provide the highest standards in efficiency, security and safety, supporting Panattoni in streamlining its client’s operations.
With the continued increase in logistics businesses incorporating a range of vehicle types into its fleet in order to sufficiently meet demand, Panattoni selected eight of Hörmann UK’s double deck dock shelters for the construction of Derby370. These enable clients to transport goods in and out of the warehouse using larger double deck trucks, as well as standard sized heavy goods vehicles for optimum operational efficiency. For enhanced thermal performance, the double deck docks are fitted with secondary electric roller blind top flaps to provide an efficient seal on smaller vehicles when using the bay.
24 of Hörmann UK’s standard loading bays have also been installed across the site with electrical operation for enhanced safety and security. The loading bays have insulated sectional panels with double glazed vision panels, providing an impressive U-value of 0.5/Wm².K. This is supported by a composite construction that comprises of galvanized sheet steel, with a stucco textured profile for a durable and resilient finish to withstand the external elements.
The standard and double deck loading bays have been fitted with Hörmann UK’s innovative hydraulic dock levellers, featuring a 1metre telescopic lip to create an optimal loading platform that provides precise bridging for a range of vehicle types. Rubber draught seals to the edges of the levellers also support the minimisation of heat loss, aiding the site in achieving an EPC rating of A and BREEAM ‘Very Good’.
The 32 loading bays are also equipped with Hörmann UK’s LED external arrow traffic lights to signal to drivers when they can safely pull off from the bay, along with its LED trailer lights. These light up the back of trailers when being loaded or unloaded, providing outstanding levels of safety for all individuals.
Fergie Taylor, Head of Development Delivery at Panattoni, said: “Panattoni projects are characterised by innovation, flexibility, speed and convenience. Not for the sake of simply getting the job done, but to provide our customers with real cost, service and performance advantages. Derby370 is reflective of this commitment, providing clients with a state-of-the-art warehouse that has been constructed to streamline supply chain operations from all aspects.”
Three of Hörmann UK’s Level Access Doors have also been installed at the site, offering a size of 4metres wide by 4.8metres high. The composite construction comprising of galvanised sheet steel features insulated sectional panels with stucco textured profiles for a U-Value of 0.5/Wm².K. The doors are electrically operated, with an anti lift device and an interlocked heavy duty shoot bolt to secure the door internally for first class security.
Safety edges are fitted to the bottom of the door to stop the door if it meets an obstruction while closing, while the edge also forms a weatherproof seal in the closed position for enhanced thermal efficiency. Derby370 also features 19 of Hörmann UK’s fire exit doors for comprehensive fire escape throughout the warehouse.
For further information on Hörmann UK’s industrial doors and loading bays, call 01530 516868 or visit: www.hormann.co.uk/industry-commerce-and-public-authorities/loading-technology/.
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