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Largest ever Eiger Door takes its place in Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre


High vis ‘Super Stretch’ comfort from ENGEL workwear


A new range of high visibility, flexible workwear which stretches to follow the movements of the body giving maximum comfort in any work situation has been introduced by Danish workwear specialists ENGEL. Called ‘Safety - Super-Stretch’ the collection consists of a wide variety of garments with


elastic fibres woven into a polyester and cotton mix; the strong yet extreme flexibility of the material allows each garment to return to its original shape thereby retaining all the inherent advantages of their design and style and is especially suitable for work in confined spaces. Comfort as much as durable practicality is important to any wearer as not only does the high


visibility workwear provide protection throughout the day or night, it helps reduce tiredness, further minimising the risk of accidents. The ‘Super-Stretch’ collection, which includes high-vis ‘Safety’ work jackets, trousers, shorts


and bib-overalls is also being offered during 2021 in an Environmentally friendly, ‘Sustainable-Safety’ version which incorporates 50% regenerated


polyester fibres made from recycled plastic bottles; This method of yarn production with the brand name of ‘REPREVE©’ has been developed by


Unifi, one of the world’s most advanced recycling centres; waterproofs, T shirts, sweatshirts and a zipped hoodie using the same material are also due to be added.


Engel 07759 520034


gbl@f-engel.com www.engel.eu/en


Thorite supply economical and reliable air for Agrosmart


Thorite recently had their compressed air expertise fully tested by Huddersfield based Agrosmart, manufacturers of fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides for the agricultural and public health sectors. Agrosmart’s existing compressors were becoming unreliable,


where they needed to increase production. Thorite supplied a 30kW HPC ASD60 compressor, allowing Agrosmart to double existing capacity and deliver compressed air in direct proportion to demand for maximum energy efficiency, matching Agrosmart's requirements perfectly. Thorite also supplied a new Parker refrigerant dryer, high-efficiency Parker filters and a new


EqoFluids compressed air ring main system, where the pipework is designed to maximise flow minimising pressure drop at the point of use. Agrosmart managing director, Graham Haigh: “In this challenging climate, it great to see


Thorite fulfilling all our expectations, giving solid, knowledgeable advice for our immediate demands for the air system but also for incorporated future proofing.”


Thorite www.thorite.co.uk


Union Industries has manufactured its largest ever rapid roll freezer door as part of a multi-door project for a giant distribution centre on the south coast. The Yorkshire-based manufacturer has supplied six of its Eiger Doors to Uniserve’s new


750,000 square foot ambient and freezer distribution centre less than a quarter of a mile from the Port of Felixstowe. Located on a 28-acre site, the multi-million-pound fulfilment centre, which is opening in


summer 2021, will be BRC food grade accredited, bonded for both wet and dry goods in transit. Amongst its facilities will be a 100,000 square foot cold store and an 17,000 pallet spaces of frozen storage. Contracted through the Felixstowe Mega DC’s main contractor, TSL Ltd, Union was brought


in to supply its high-speed industrial freezer doors to help manage temperature control between a chilled and freezer location and support productivity through their fast-acting operation and minimal maintenance requirements. Positioned adjacent to each other between a chilled Marshalling Area and the freezer, five of


the Eiger doors measure four metres by four metres but are towered over by the massive 6- metre-tall door. Also four metres wide, this is the largest Eiger Door produced by Union Industries in terms of total area size. The doors operate via a six-channel radio control system, which allows one transmitter to


operate all of the doors individually. This ensures false activation is prevented, only allowing the doors to be opened when required. Due to its size the giant door is fitted with a double ‘Eiger1000’ dehumidifier system which,


in keeping with other Eiger Doors, is employed to keep the door free from ice. Also manufactured by Union Industries, the dehumidifier protects parts of the door from


snow and ice build-up, which is a common problem for traditional freezer doors. Opening at approximately 1.6 metres per second, the Eiger Doors close automatically after a


short dwell time, which allows for continuous traffic flow without compromising the freezer temperature. As a result, warm air ingress into the freezer is drastically reduced, preventing the build-up of ice and frost around the doorway, which also leads to energy-saving benefits. In keeping with other members of Union Industries’ range of high-speed roller doors, the


Eiger Doors incorporates a bottom beam ‘crash-out device’, which minimises the effect of impact damage caused by forklift trucks. This system is supported by an Auto-Reset facility allowing the door to continue to work following impact, which ensures the freezer’s operation remains uninterrupted. This is the latest in a series of large scale new-build distribution and customer fulfilment


centre contracts secured in recent months by Union Industries and was overseen by its project co-ordinator Simon Casewell. Simon said: “As new-build DCs get bigger it was inevitable that we’d soon break the record


for our biggest rapid-roll Eiger Door, and we’re delighted that it is part of Uniserve’s mega site in Felixstowe. Since its launch the Eiger has disrupted the industrial freezer door market through its innovation and reliability and continues to be specified by contractors like TSL Ltd for prestigious developments such as this.” Steve Penglase, Project Director from TSL Ltd, said: “The Eiger Doors provide the ideal


solution, which ensures the DC can maintain high levels of productivity, eradicate downtime caused by ice build- up and minimise downtime caused by potential vehicle impact. Its team, led by its Sales Director Alan Hirst, have been very supportive through the specification and installation programme and bring extensive knowledge of the DC and cold storage sector.”


Union Industries 0113 244 8393 www.unionindustries.co.uk


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