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What does ‘UL approved’ mean for your fire shutters?
Hart UL approved shutters have undergone rigorous testing to ensure safety and performance standards are met. Read on to find out more about UL certification… What is UL? UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, a third-party certification organisation founded in Chicago in 1894. For over a century, UL has been testing products to ensure they meet…
Read more... Clean room speed doors: ensuring contamination-free environments
Installing Hart clean room speed doors in strictly-controlled environments will help prevent contamination and maintain hygiene standards. Here’s how they do it: An indispensable component of controlled environment facilities Cleanroom doors are designed to maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness standards. They do this by ensuring that the controlled atmospheres within clean rooms remain unpolluted by…
Read more... How airport doors improve safety and efficiency
Airport doors must provide solutions to the unique challenges posed by the busiest of environments. Luckily, Hart’s specialist doors are more than up to the task: let’s take a look… The role of specialist airport doors It goes without saying that all parts of an airport’s infrastructure must not only enhance passenger experience but also…
Read more... Calling all sales professionals: join the Hart team
Are you a skilled sales professional with a track record for winning business? We’re thrilled to be offering two exciting career opportunities… A locally-made product with a global market We are highly skilled and experienced engineering company and have been a leading name in the industrial door business for 80 years. Our range of innovative…
Read more... What high speed roller shutter doors can do for your premises
Installing high speed roller shutter doors can solve many of the challenges faced by industrial settings. Let’s take a look… Energy saving Hart rapid roll shutters and doors operate at such high speeds that there is less time for heat to escape, reducing excess heat loss and drafts. As a result, the shutters both maintain…
Read more... Made in Newcastle: roller shutter doors with a local history
Hart roller shutter doors are one of Newcastle’s most successful exports! Read on to find out more about our story… Roller shutter doors from Newcastle: 70 years of history Established in 1946, we were originally known as Norman Hart Newcastle Limited and were based on the famous Scotswood Road. In 1960 we moved to a…
Read more... Hart industrial roller doors: tailor-made for warehouses
Industrial roller doors are ideal for warehouses due to their numerous advantages in efficiency, security, and customisation...
Read more... External shutters UK: how Hart can protect your premises
Hart’s UK-manufactured external shutters provide effective security and protection for various industries...
Read more... Integrating door roller shutters into building design
Hart roller shutters and industrial doors are the access solution of choice for architects. Here’s why…
Read more... Roller door installations you can rely on: spotlight on the Speedor Storm
A roller door can make a huge difference to high-traffic environments and Hart’s Speedor Storm stands out as a top choice.
Read more... Mid-range industrial door solutions: introducing the Speedor Eco
Part of our Speedor® high-speed industrial door range, the Speedor Eco is an economical and efficient mid-level roller door access solution. Let’s take a look…
Read more... Insulated roller shutters for doors: how they can cut your heating bill
Find out how Hart insulated roller shutters for doors can help to reduce your heating bills...
Read more... Hart security door systems: a look back at 2023
2023 has seen Hart Doors exceed expectations in all areas of business...
Read more... Komatsu
We installed more than 60 high speed doors and shutters for Komatsu, including Speedor Cleanroom, Speedor Storm and electric roller shutters.
Read more... Nissan Battery Plant
100 bespoke conveyor screens were designed for a new manufacturing process at the Nissan battery plant manufacturing facility.
Read more... Siemens Power
We designed, manufactured, supplied, delivered and installed electrically-operated sliding ceilings for Siemens Power.
Read more... Gatwick Airport
Hart implemented a series of conveyor fire shutters into the new baggage handling system for Gatwick Airport's South Terminal Pier 1.
Read more... Port of Tyne
We designed, manufactured and installed four external doors for Port of Tyne's mobile hoppers.
Read more... Rubb Buildings
Hart has supplied Rubb with more than 100 industrial doors for temporary buildings worldwide.
Read more... Kerry Foods
Hart manufactured 20 doors for food processing facilities at Kerry Foods, including Speedor Storm, Speedor Mini and Speedor Cleanroom.
Read more... Procter & Gamble
Hart manufactured, installed and serviced more than 70 industrial doors for pharmaceutical company Procter & Gamble across six sites.
Read more... ForFarmers
21 industrial doors for agriculture firm ForFarmers, including Speedor Super, Speedor Storm, Speedor Mini, were installed at various sites.
Read more... Veolia Environmental
Hart carried out a nationwide replacement of 60-plus doors, including Speedor Storms and industrial roller shutters.
Read more... DuPont
We manufactured, installed and serviced industrial doors for DuPont, including Speedor Super, Speedor Storm, Speedor Mini and fire shutters.
Read more... Dubai Metro
Hart Doors manufactured 200 insulated roller shutters, both fire rated and non-fire rated, for various depots on the Dubai Metro.
Read more... Taylors
External and internal Speedors, fire shutters, pedestrian doors, an electric roller shutter and an insulated roller shutter were installed for Taylors of Harrogate.
Read more... Grain Facilities – Gerico France
Hart supplied over 21 Speedor Storm high speed external doors for grain facilities in Mombasa, Kenya.
Read more... Nissan Car Plant
Hart has supplied more than 200 doors to the Nissan car plant, including 10 Speedor Cleanroom for one recent project.
Read more... Heathrow
Hart has installed more than 280 doors across all terminals including high speed smoke screens, fire conveyor shutters, security shutters, internal and external high speed doors, insulated fast action doors, sectional doors and pedestrian doors.
Read more... Amazon
Following the successful installation of Speedor Storms and Speedor Mini at Amazon in 2016, Hart was chosen as a reliable and trusted supplier.
Read more... Infrastructure
Hart has supplied hundreds of industrial doors for infrastructure projects both across the UK and internationally.
Read more... Yorkshire Water
Hart supplied electric roller shutters, SR3 security shutters and pedestrian doors to Yorkshire Water as part of a project to secure the site.
Read more... Baldovie EfW CHP
Hart supplied seven insulated roller shutters and one high speed external door to Baldovie EfW CHP, an energy-from-waste site in Dundee.
Read more... Arla Foods
Arla Foods is a major dairy company producing the best dairy products. It is a farmer-owned company committed to high standards.
Read more... London Stadium
London Stadium (formerly and also known as Olympic Stadium) is a multi-purpose outdoor stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London.
Read more... Cargill
Cargill is an international food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services business. Cargill connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with nourishment.
Read more... Reduce your building carbon footprint – how automatic doors help
One of the key takeaways from COP26 was to secure net-zero by 2050 to stop the rising global temperatures. Global warming contributes to extreme weather conditions; not only do the rising temperatures cause drought, forest fires and rising sea levels, but the increased water vapour in the atmosphere can lead to flooding and destruction due to more frequent heavy rain and intensified hurricanes.
Read more... Typhoon roller shutter doors supplied globally
Hart Doors supplies typhoon resistant roller shutters globally. Get in touch to find out more and arrange a quotation.
Read more... Which shutters are right for my business?
It can be a daunting task choosing which shutters are the right ones for your business. We explore the different types of shutters available.
Read more... What are insulated roller shutter doors?
Insulated roller shutter doors provide superior thermal performance whilst reducing noise pollution and draughts. We explain more here.
Read more... What you need to know about high-speed rapid roll doors
Versatile, efficient and commonly used. Here's what you need to know about high-speed rapid roll doors.
Read more... Energy Efficient Buildings – Specifying High Speed Doors
Specifying a high-speed door has a number of benefits. Having the right door will save time and money, and efficiency from the outset.
Read more... Hart Doors reveals its super- advanced security shutter
With a history of developing its own range of advanced industrial doors such as its Speedor high-speed doors, demand from South East Asia has led Hart Doors to develop a new version of its Typhoon security shutters range which can withstand wind speeds of circa 165mph. “With our knowledge of the intense pressures generated by…
Read more... New shutters following storm damage
Hart Door Systems has completed the installation of five steel shutters on a major Northumberland grain silo which had suffered significant damage on its existing shutters caused by storm Arwen.
Read more... What is the Difference Between Roller Shutter and Roller Door?
What is the difference between a roller shutter and roller door? Hart Doors answers your question, read on to find out.
Read more... Doors contract for helicopter company completes
Hart Doors has completed an installation of five Speedor Minis, the high-performance interior roller door that delivers higher operating speeds than traditional sectional doors or roller shutters. The client is an international manufacturer of helicopters. The installation required a reliable, internal, high-speed roll-up door designed for frequent use in high traffic situations. Speedor Mini was…
Read more... Which security rating do I need? LPS1175 security ratings explained
Hart manufactures a range of LPS1175 security shutters with security ratings of SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4, tested and certified by the LPCB.
Read more... Why maintenance is more than just keeping your doors functional
Maintenance is more than just keeping your doors functional. Book a service with Hart Doors to ensure you comply with regulations.
Read more... Train-care depot gets new Hart roller shutters
A train-care depot in Wimbledon has had new Hart Doors high speed roller shutters installed.
Read more... Hart’s continuing drive for energy efficiency
Busy facilities inevitably have busy doors. Automatic high speed doors like Hart's Speedor can play a pivotal role in improving energy efficiency.
Read more... Seven Storms Solution
Speedor Storm installation - five doors for high traffic and exceptional wind resistance.
Read more... High-performance airlock doors for major manufacturer
Hart Doors has installed a pair of high-speed Speedor Storm doors at a major manufacturing and recycling plant in the Midlands.
Read more... What Type of Commercial Doors Are Best?
Choosing the right commercial doors for your business can be challenging at the best of times. There are countless designs, materials, features and configurations to choose from, so it’s important to consider performance, purpose and function.
Read more... High-speed works for feed company
These large Speedors, designed and manufactured by Hart Door Systems of Newcastle upon Tyne, are part of a comprehensive, multi-unit,high-speed door installation for an internationally operating feed company that offers total feed solutions for conventional and organic livestock producers. The doors, installed at feed intake tipping bays, improve aesthetics of the facility, prevent ingress of…
Read more... 3 Ways to keep a cleanroom ‘clean’ – surfaces, air, operation
3 ways to keep a cleanroom clean. How to control a cleanroom environment and the role that access plays.
Read more... Best Ways To Secure Your Business Premises
Boost security in your workplace. Hart Doors looks at the best ways to secure your business premises.
Read more... Control the internal temperature in your factory/warehouse
It is a challenge to maintain internal temperatures within a building. Here are 3 ways to control it.
Read more... Largest Typhoon order for Hart
Hart Doors received its largest order for Typhoon shutters following installation of similar shutters at Hong Kong’s International airport.
Read more... 5 Speedors for Ineos
Four Speedor Storms and one Speedor Mini were part of the rebuild and refurbishment of the Ineos facility in County Durham.
Read more... How to Ensure Your Business Premises is Safe and Secure
Securing the entrance to your business is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your property remains safe. The level of protection you require will depend on the type of business you run, where your property is located, the risks you face and a variety of other factors.
Read more... Hart Doors completes environmental solutions contract
Working for a leading environmental solutions company, Hart Doors has completed the installation of nine rollers shutters at a major facility at Farnborough, Hampshire.
Read more... Ready for the Storm? Hart’s wind-resistant high-speed industrial door is
The wind-resistant Speedor Storm is ready for anything the weather can throw at it.
Read more... What are the different types of industrial doors?
Touching on a few types of industrial doors to help you meet your access, environmental control and security needs.
Read more... The Importance of Maintaining Your Security Shutters
Why you should maintain your security shutters. Find out five reasons, how to do it, what you can do yourself and booking a service.
Read more... The benefits of longevity
Upgrade of one of our doors in a high traffic location by a Hart client after 34 years of use! The door has been replaced by a Speedor Storm.
Read more... Which Types of Doors are Suitable for Warehouses or Factories?
Warehouses and factories require specific types of doors to ensure they are safe and functional spaces. As with any kind of regulated environment, only certain types of doors will be suitable.
Read more... Tackling waste sector challenges
Tackling waste sector challenges. How we can help you overcome common problems like vermin and odour.
Read more... Construction partnership for Hart
High-performance industrial door specialist Hart Door Systems has teamed up with Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver a range of doors as part of a £4 million new build warehouse and distribution centre.
Read more... How do security shutters work?
Security shutters are available in a wide range of types, sizes, styles and security ratings. But what do these mean and how do they work?
Read more... Explore hands-free access – for a safe and secure workplace
Still using a push button door system? Or are you looking to upgrade the safety and security of your doors? Take a look at the hand-free activators we can offer.
Read more... Hart Doors on track
Hart Doors has completed another contract at the Wimbledon Traincare depot, with the installation of new insulated roller shutters.
Read more... Hart completes more high speed doors for Nissan
Hart has completed a major contract for a range of doors and shutters at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.
Read more... More Hart’s Speedors in Africa
Two Hart Speedors, the high-speed environmental doors, are the latest to be installed at the Bakhresa Group’s Buguruni flour mill, Africa’s largest flour mill.
Read more... Designed for hygiene – engineered for endurance
Our association with many major manufacturing sectors through our wide range of door products is widely acknowledged. One sector includes the UK’s biggest sector, the £100bn food and drink industry, which employs over 4 million people.
Read more... Hart on ITV Tyne Tees
Hart Doors has featured on a special news report on ITV Tyne Tees focussing on the importance of Newcastle Airport to the North East economy.
Read more... Storms good for Hart
Hart Doors has installed three Speedor Storm doors at an in-vessel composting facility capable of processing 60,000 tonnes of waste a year.
Read more... Hands-free door activators range to provide hygienic access
We have expanded our range of contactless door activators to support businesses in providing safe, secure and hygienic working environments.
Read more... Growth for Hart
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Hart Doors' heritage stretches back to 1946. Despite the difficulties in the world markets since the first lockdown in March, we have had a record order intake in the export market and have made three key managerial appointments.
Read more... Food Manufacturing Cleanrooms
Hart Door Systems has completed the installation of a major contract comprising Speedor Cleanrooms, Speedor Storms and a Firebrand fire shutter for a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of flavourings, extracts and essences.
Read more... Hart completes EfW Baldovie contract
Hart supplied seven insulated shutters and one high-speed Speedor Storm at the Dundee and Angus EfW facility at Baldovie, north east of Dundee.
Read more... Opening the door on waste
Working for a haulage company specialising in waste disposal, Hart Door Systems has completed the installation of two Speedor Storms at a Midlands facility.
Read more... Manual vs Electric Roller Shutters – Which One Do You Need?
Roller shutters are a popular type of industrial door. There are two types available – manual and electric. Electric roller shutter doors have many benefits, including fast opening speeds, enhanced security and excellent levels of insulation. They are a more popular choice than manual doors, which are slower and more difficult to open. Learn more about…
Read more... Strengthening Hart’s international presence with AUB Hong Kong
Hart Door Systems has strengthened its international presence after signing a distribution agreement with AUB Ltd, providing specialist door access solutions in Hong Kong and Macau.
Read more... First Finland order for Hart Doors
First order from Finland for Hart Doors - 60 security doors for airport check in desks.
Read more... Export boost for Hart
Despite the difficulties in the last year, 2020 was the best year for exports in Hart Doors' 75 years history.
Read more... Export boost for Hart Doors
In 2020 Hart Doors has had its best year for exports in its 75 years history. With projects in Kenya, Finland, Hong King and Russia.
Read more... Automated baggage handing screens for major UK airport
Working with Vanderlande, the market’s largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and supplier of logistic process automation for airports, Hart Doors has won a contract to supply 60 high-speed screens for a new baggage handling system at a major UK International airport.
Read more... Protect against the unknown
Protect against uncertainty in a post-Covid world with Hart Doors Terror shutters - certified to LPS1175 SR1,SR2,SR3-SR4
Read more... Hart’s heaviest door completes contract
The installation of a three-tonne insulated roller shutter as part of a package of 40 doors installed for Taylors of Harrogate.
Read more... New production manager brings automotive industry expertise to the Hart Doors team
New production manager brings automotive industry expertise to the Hart Doors team.
Read more... Handing over the reins to the next generation
Nick Hart has been appointed as Hart Doors Managing Director. Find out more about Nick's plans for the future.
Read more... Terror screen success
How customers are getting additional on-site security. Hart’s Terror Screen, security roller shutter to standard LPS 1175 SR4 with BRE/LPC certification.
Read more... Hart’s first order of ATEX shutters for Oman
Hart Door Systems has recently begun work on its first order from Oman for four highly specialist ‘ATEX’ shutters for compliance with regulations relating to environments with a risk of explosion.
Read more... Storage Systems chooses Hart Doors for Durham Box project
Installation of a Speedor Mini at Durham Box’s 70,000 sq ft factory in Bishop Auckland, producing packaging products for the FMCG sector.
Read more... Hart’s security solutions contracts
Hart is in the process of installing more of its steel doors and roller shutters on a number of security contracts across the country for companies within the water infrastructure sector.
Read more... Speedor Storms for Prologis Dunstable
Hart Doors Systems has completed the installation of two Speedor ‘Storms’ at a recently opened packing and distribution facility for a major online retailer.
Read more... Hart’s waste effort
Hart Door Systems’ expertise in the Energy from Waste sector is fast being acknowledged with more contracts for its Speedor Storm doors just announced.
Read more... More Hart Doors for Sunderland plant
Hart Door Systems, the leading designer and manufacturer of both commercial doors and industrial doors, has completed another contract for Sir Robert McAlpine at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland. The contract involved the installation of four Speedor Storms and four Hart roller shutters, three of them insulated. Gordon Kipling, Hart’s North East’s sales manager,…
Read more... The hostile environment of waste management
With the waste handling industry growing yearly, door systems provide control in regulatory compliance, pests, safety and odour containment.
Read more... Specialist doors for Energy from Waste plant
These eight Speedor Storm doors are part of a mixed installation on a Scottish Energy from Waste (EfW) plant which, as well as the Speedors, also includes 15 Hart Firebrand fire and security shutters. The Speedors are 5m x 7m and are being installed on tipping bays. Their fast open/close cycles greatly reduce odour from…
Read more... Further airport work for Hart takes-off
Working with Gatwick Airport and the Beumer Group, which provides fully integrated automated high-speed airport baggage handling systems for small, medium, and large airports world-wide, Hart Door Systems has created a unique solution to sealing a fire shutter around the conveyor without a break in the belt system.
Read more... One mile underground
Found in over 35 countries world-wide Hart’s range of industrial door applications are a common sight. But there has to be a first and it is found one mile underground.
Read more... Hart comes clean
This Speedor, manufactured and installed by Hart Door Systems, has been fitted in a pharmaceuticals production facility in Cambridge.
Read more... Hart abroad – King Abdulaziz International Airport
Working at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Hart Door Systems completed an order for 177 fire and security shutters for the baggage conveyor handling system. Hart was responsible for providing a two-hour fire seal on openings in the firewalls within the terminal.
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