84 Industrial Doors & Shutters Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk THE door industry journal winter 2025 High-Performance Door Solutions for Ford Dagenham’s Manufacturing Facility Industrial door manufacturer and leading trade supplier Alliance Door Engineering has contributed to a major upgrade project at Ford of Britain’s manufacturing plant in Dagenham, East London. The Wigan-based manufacturer supplied multiple PVC rapid roll doors, insulated roller shutters and fire-resistant shutters as part of the programme to improve site safety and working conditions. The doors were expertly installed by SMS Security Services, an Essexbased trade partner, as part of a multi-million-pound investment to modernise the facility. Alliance supplied and supported the installation of a range of high-performance door solutions designed to enhance safety, operational efficiency and workflow across the site. With constant vehicle movements and multiple shift patterns, Ford required door systems capable of withstanding intensive daily use. The chosen solution - Cheetah high-speed doors - provided the ideal combination of speed, reliability and low maintenance, ensuring smooth traffic flow and minimising energy loss between production zones. In addition, certified fire-resistant shutters were installed to replace ageing, non-compliant systems, bringing the site fully in line with current fire safety standards. These shutters now protect critical production areas, including engine manufacturing lines for models such as the Ford Puma, giving enhanced compliance and peace of mind for site operators. Towards the end of 2026, Alliance Door Engineering will celebrate 25 years of supplying the trade with high-performance industrial doors and is planning a series of events for its suppliers, customers and staff to commemorate the occasion. www.alliancedoors.co.uk
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