DNATA uses high-speed doors for security and fast processing at airports in the UK and internationally.
As in most areas, the challenges in the airport industry have changed in recent years and are becoming increasingly demanding. As consumer expectations rise, security and speed requirements at airports are at an all-time high. EFAFLEX high-speed doors are in use at many airports worldwide in highly sensitive security areas for luggage and passengers, as well as in catering zones. DNATA, short for Dubai National Air Travel Agency, also relies on the speed and security of doors from this supplier.
DNATA is one of the largest flight and travel providers in the world, employing more than 46,000 people. The company provides ground handling, freight and catering services at 86 airports on five continents. The company handles 17,500 passengers a year at Heathrow in the UK alone.
In all of these locations, downtime, disruptions, or delays of any kind are extremely costly and can have a significant financial impact. To ensure that everything reaches its destination in time, freight and baggage handling are planned down to the last detail.
Doors to the Shed
A new logistics centre for the aviation industry has been built in the north-west of the UK. Designed for airlines such as Emirates and Cathay Pacific, the designers at DNATA once again opted for high-speed doors from EFAFLEX. The focus was not only on the reliability of the doors, but also on the high-quality design and perfect aesthetics.
In the UK, DNATA is a long-standing customer of EFAFLEX and has been using the products at airport locations such as Manchester, Birmingham and Heathrow for more than 15 years. These locations rely on the doors to ensure smooth logistics and reduce downtime.
In this case, the choice was made for the EFA-STT® high-speed turbo door, which opens at a speed of up to 3 meters per second. Transparent slats in the door leaf offer better visibility and thus more user safety. In addition, the door creates a pleasant working environment because it admits natural daylight into the working areas.
Roll-up, Fast
Although the design of airports varies from location to location and from country to country, similar requirements apply everywhere. With its range of high-speed, high-performance doors, EFAFLEX delivers tailor-made solutions for every need. At DNATA, speed, durability and reliability of the doors were crucial. This was the only way to guarantee the high level of safety, the handling speed and the smooth logistical processes. In addition, the installed doors complement the beautiful facades of the new buildings excellently.
At other locations, the EFA-SRT® high-speed roll-up door with flexible curtain proves ideal for baggage handling and check-in. The EFA-SST® TK-100 cold storage door, on the other hand, is the product of choice for catering facilities or refrigeration chambers.
Specifically for DNATA UK, EFAFLEX carries out regular, tailored maintenance as part of its comprehensive range of services to ensure that the doors remain fully functional. If necessary, repairs and upgrades are also carried out at intervals.