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Stackdoor Corner shutter protects Flagship Chanel Store


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aving seen a video online of the Stackdoor Corner security shutter, luxury retailer,


Chanel, were


impressed by the quality and styling of the product and keen to see if it could be installed into their fl agship store in Seattle, USA. The store is in a large shopping mall with different opening hours, so it was crucial to secure the concession while keeping promotional displays visible to passers-by. Chanel was directed to Charter Global in the UK, who supply a Stackdoor Corner


as part of their revolutionary Stackdoor system range.


One main factor in the decision-making process is that the store frontage is a large, ‘L’ shaped opening, with each side being over 6 m, making many physical security options diffi cult to install without having a central corner post in position either permanently, or without needing an inconvenient fl oor fi xing. Chanel also needed the shutter to disappear into the ceiling void completely, so when open, there is no sign of the Stackdoor and the opening has a seamless fi nish. Stackdoor is a lightweight system designed for maximum visibility without compromising security. The stack-and-pin technology allows up to 80% free visibility and airfl ow, with no unsightly head box as the stacking mechanism requires minimal space at the top and bottom of the curtain. Unlike other standard security shutters on the market, Stackdoor is capable of spanning large widths without intermediate


guide rails and is able to follow profi les in plan. This makes the design ideal for retail environments,


securing revolving door


systems using the Stackdoor Curved version, and car parks where airfl ow is required. Chanel was delighted with the outcome as the quality and aesthetics of the product is in keeping with their high-level brand, as well as giving them secure protection.


0845 050 8705 enquiries@charter-global.com


Hörmann industrial doors installed at British Army Vehicle storage depot


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örmann are working with Skanska UK on a £259 million


Ministry of Defence contract to deliver the


Vehicle Storage Support Programme (VSSP) at Ashchurch in Tewkesbury, which will provide modern, sustainable and effective storage and maintenance for the British Army’s land equipment fl eet.


The overall project consists of the construction,


mechanical and electrical


engineering for a complex programme that will see the demolition of 58 buildings, the construction of 12 new buildings and refurbishment of one existing facility, plus renewal of the site’s wide infrastructure. On completion it will provide a centralised facility which will ensure the operational readiness of the Army’s vehicles by minimising the need for maintenance.


The updated facilities will provide Controlled Humidity Environment (CHE) storage, aimed at reducing maintenance costs and any unnecessary deterioration caused


by extreme drops or rises in temperature, ensuring that the vehicles are operationally ready at all times.


As part of this key


requirement Hörmann UK are supplying a total of 226 of their SPU F42 fully automated Industrial Sectional Doors which are split between the 12 new warehouse units and represents one of the largest ‘door only’ projects that the company has undertaken. Hörmann SPU F42 double-skinned industrial sectional doors are well known


within the marketplace, recognised for their good thermal effi ciency and air


tightness


properties – key factors in this major project. The doors specifi ed can achieve an impressive U-value of 1.2 W/m2k for doors including vision panels and a value of 0.9 W/m2k for solid doors. All of the doors supplied provide Class 3 air permeability. This has been achieved with enhanced sealing of the door, with an improved bottom seal, corner seals which improve the tightness between the door frame and lintel, together with infi ll seals between the ribbing in each section. All doors are fi nished in RAL 7016 Anthracite grey externally and Hormann’s standard RAL 9002 Grey white internally and provide a minimum clear opening of 5,000 mm x 5,000 mm. Installation of the fi rst doors began in October 2023, with the project expected to be completed by June 2026.


01530 516868 www.hormann.co.uk


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