Responding to rising industry expectations for smarter, more sustainable infrastructure, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has delivered a cutting-edge solution at Horizon 29 in Bolsover, Derbyshire. Phase 2 is complete, and the development of Units 7 and 8 includes state-of-the-art industrial door and loading bay systems.
Horizon 29 is a landmark 53-acre industrial and distribution development located in Bolsover, Derbyshire. Positioned just one mile from Junction 29A of the M1, the scheme offers exceptional connectivity between Sheffield and Nottingham and direct access to the UK’s national motorway network.
Across the two newly completed units, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems delivered a complete package of entrance and loading bay solutions designed to support fast, safe, and sustainable operations. This included six OH1042P level access doors, each equipped with a row of four vision panels to suit the wider door format. Automation was configured with impulse Up and Deadman Down operation to ensure reliability and safety.
The 46 loading bay areas are designed to accommodate a mix of standard and tall vehicles. Thirty-eight standard bays were completed with the next-generation Crawford OH1142P Dual Drive dock door, DL6010S dock levellers, DS6060A dock shelters, and a full suite of safety accessories including wheel guides, traffic lights, and dock lights. A further eight tall loading bays were installed, featuring the same core configuration but enhanced with DS6060P dock shelters. A standout feature of ASSA ABLOY’s dock shelters is that they incorporate a flat roof with an integral rain channel, diverting water away from the front of each bay to maintain safer, drier conditions.
Every loading bay was also equipped with 750mm high Nytrex hardened buffers, providing long-term protection and durability for both vehicles and dock equipment.
At the heart of this installation is the OH1142P Dual Drive sectional overhead door, an advanced solution engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern logistics. With a design that eliminates traditional springs and cables, the OH1142P reduces maintenance needs, improves efficiency, and supports faster operating speeds—helping to minimise energy loss and optimise building performance.
Adding another layer of innovation, the OH1142P Dual Drive integrates seamlessly with ASSA ABLOY’s digital entrance management platform, ASSA ABLOY Insight. This system can be operated via PC, tablet, or smartphone, elevating the intelligence and reliability of the doors. ASSA ABLOY Insight provides critical insights, giving users greater control over doors, processes, and operational costs. The platform is also available with a lifetime service agreement.
The successful delivery of Units 7 and 8 demonstrates ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems’ commitment to working alongside leading developers and contractors to create smarter, safer, and more sustainable logistics facilities. Horizon 29 is set to become a benchmark scheme in the East Midlands, with ASSA ABLOY technology ensuring its loading and access operations are ready to meet the demands of today—and the future.
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