FBS Hörmann UK has completed the installation of 100 high-speed doors, including 9 loading bays with automated dock levellers and bespoke dock pads, at Bidfood’s new distribution centre in Worcester. The facility features two Mavicold freezer doors and six Mavipass chiller doors designed for cold chain integrity using rapid stacking technology. The project marks over 100 Maviflex high-speed doors now installed across Bidfood’s estate, with many exceeding a million operating cycles. FBS Hörmann will provide ongoing maintenance support, ensuring minimal downtime. The deployment enhances supply chain resilience in foodservice distribution through integrated automation and temperature control.
Installation Complete at Bidfood’s New Distribution Centre in Worcester
FBS Hörmann UK has successfully completed the installation of loading bays, level access doors, and temperature-controlled door systems at Bidfood’s new distribution centre in Worcester, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two businesses. A trusted supplier across Bidfood’s nationwide estate for many years, FBS Hörmann was appointed to deliver a fully integrated solution designed to meet the operational demands of the high-performance facility.
Comprehensive Loading Bay System Deployed
The Worcester project comprised nine complete loading bays, each equipped with Hörmann HTL2 dock levellers and SPU67 fully automated industrial sectional doors and bespoke dock pads and bumpers. The dock pads and bumpers were designed and manufactured in-house by FBS Hörmann specifically to accommodate the varied vehicle types within the Bidfood fleet, ensuring safe, efficient and consistent dock operations while minimising the risk of vehicle and building damage. In addition, a Hörmann SPU67 sectional door was installed to serve a dedicated level access bay, providing greater flexibility for loading and unloading operations.
Temperature-Controlled Internal Doors Installed
Internally, FBS Hörmann supplied and installed two Mavicold freezer doors and six Mavipass chiller doors to support temperature-controlled operations within the facility. The high-speed, isothermal Mavicold and Mavipass chiller doors are specifically designed for cold environments, using rapid stacking technology to reduce heat transfer and maintain cold chain integrity. Their robust, frost-resistant construction, combined with a range of safety and control options, ensures reliable, energy-efficient performance in demanding settings.
Expansion of Maviflex High-Speed Door Portfolio
Well known within the industry, Maviflex joined the Hörmann Group in 2019. Since then, it has continued to expand its comprehensive portfolio of flexible high-speed doors for internal and external applications, engineered to provide rapid automated operation and advanced integrated safety features.
“Our relationship with Bidfood has been built over many years on trust, performance and a shared commitment to operational excellence. We understand the specific demands of foodservice distribution, particularly within temperature-controlled environments, and the Worcester project demonstrates the value of close collaboration and a fully integrated approach. The completion of this installation marks a significant milestone with now more than 100 Maviflex high-speed doors having been installed across the Bidfood estate. Many have completed over a million operating cycles, and they have proven to be a true workhorse in challenging environments, consistently delivering reliability alongside low maintenance and repair costs.”
— John Aitken, Managing Director of FBS Hörmann
Ongoing Support and Maintenance Services
With the installation now complete, FBS Hörmann will continue to support the Worcester depot through its comprehensive aftersales and maintenance services. Backed by an extensive stock holding, the company is well positioned to provide rapid access to replacement parts and fast-turnaround repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and continued operational efficiency.
Source: logisticsbusiness.com
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