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Hart’s shutter delivers groundbreaking pressure resistance to extreme winds
Hart’s Typhoon shutter is the product of the moment says Hart’s chairman Doug Hart. It delivers groundbreaking wind resistance in windy environments where the inherent weakness of relatively light weight wind class 5 roller shutters is not good enough.
Early examples of World-class, Hart installations are in Hong Kong for the airport terminal doors and data centres with access doors going up to 20 stories installed over the last few years. In the UK, current contracts in construction include the Highlands and Islands of Scotland where significantly enhanced shutter design is being used to secure building and their access.
Tested and third party verified to a level which is up to four times the BSEN Class 5 wind resistance requirements, the shutter is currently available up to eight metres in width.
Pall-Ex Logistics takes delivery of 17 new DAF units in partnership with Adams Morey
Pall-Ex Logistics, part of the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network Pall-Ex, has welcomed 17 new DAF tractor units to its fleet in partnership with DAF specialist, Adams Morey.
Rapid growth across the five Pall-Ex Logistics owned operations sites has seen a £1.8 million investment into the Pall-Ex Logistics fleet of vehicles, beginning with the arrival of its first DAF XB Electric at the end of 2025.
The DAF XG vehicles were the latest to be delivered to the Pall-Ex Logistics sites, with six vehicles each going to Cornwall and Dorset, one to Surrey and two each to the Pall-Ex Logistics depots in Northampton and Essex.
Key features of the DAF XG trucks include an elongated cab for maximum driver comfort and an optimal aerodynamic design to deliver fuel savings and CO2 reductions. The new vehicles will allow for volume growth across all five sites, with less downtime expected and improved fuel efficiency.
Hart’s Typhoon roller shutter range has been tested in a vertical plane, as a fully operational door with door operation cycle testing after the specimen was fully load tested. Wind speed alone does not translate to the pressure applied to a door / surface. The real pressure evaluation must consider the density of the air that is applied to a door along with a number of other factors.
Reported wind speed is a generalisation and the actual pressure applied to a door or any surface could be a factor increase over reported wind speed. The actual pressure can be magnified by topography, whereby its funnelled between structures or hills, height above sea level and finally a sucking or negative component when other doors are opened within a building to name a few.
When considering the design, the exposure at the actual location is crucial. A factor should
be allowed to compensate for wind buffeting and material fatigue when specifying the pressure load. The only real way to cater for all eventualities is to build a unique software model taking all factors into consideration, however this can be an expensive approach so careful consideration of the location and design by wind experienced specialists can be the most practical solution when looking at existing buildings.
Roller shutters are a brilliantly convenient way to close off an opening securely while utilising the least additional space for operational requirements.
Last century roller doors were made from wood but now shutters are very advanced and are
now available in steel, stainless steel, or aluminium insulated or non-insulated and prefinished to a required colour.
Full automation, linked to robotic and other mobile equipment, high speed performance, high
security, fire control, the options are endless with greater efficiency and first-class safety and operational capability.
Experience and considered design have resulted in the development of the Hart’s Typhoon shutter.
Hart Doors
www.hartdoors.com
32 MARCH 2026 | FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS
Adams Morey, part of the Greenhous Group, supported with the supply and sign writing of all 17 vehicles, including the latest addition to Pall-Ex Group’s bespoke suite of Armed Forces Covenant liveries.
Originally launched in 2022, the special edition livery commemorates Pall-Ex Group receiving the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence due to its support of the Armed Forces community.
Gary Edmondson, Head of Sales at Adams Morey, comments: “We are delighted to be working closely with Pall-Ex Logistics to supply the first new DAF XG tractor units alongside their recently delivered DAF XB Electric rigid. DAF Trucks have been market leaders in the UK for over 30 years and operate the largest dealer network nationwide, ensuring Pall-Ex Logistics are in safe and capable hands.
“The process of finalising vehicle specifications and establishing a national servicing
agreement has been seamless thanks to the support of the Pall-Ex Logistics team. Vehicle deliveries and initial driver training have now been completed, with ongoing driver training scheduled throughout the year.
“The Adams Morey team are looking forward to building on our existing relationship with Pall- Ex Logistics and continuing to expand the DAF fleet across the network.”
Paul Pegg, Pall-Ex Logistics Managing Director, said: “I would like to say a huge thanks to the team at Adams Morey and DAF for their support in delivering our new fleet of vehicles. The ongoing support from the team and DAF has been fantastic, and they have delivered a fleet of high-quality vehicles to our exact specifications. I would also like to say a special thanks to the Signs and Graphics team for supporting with our bespoke Armed Forces livery.
“The investment into a new fleet comes at an exciting time for the business as we continue to
expand our services and grow our 3PL offering across the country, supported in full by the addition of 17 new vehicles.”
For more information about Pall-Ex Logistics, please visit:
https://www.pallexlogistics.co.uk/
Pall-Ex Group
www.pallex.co.uk www.pallexlogistics.co.uk
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