Cleanroom doors at one of the largest biotech manufacturing sites in the world have been supplied and installed by ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, part of ASSA ABLOY.
The Dublin-based facility manufactures, tests and develops medicines for patients worldwide and demands an environment that meets the stringent requirements of cleanrooms, given the sensitive nature of its work.
ASSA ABLOY Security Doors supplied bespoke Cleanroom doors, plus fire-rated Cleanroom screens, to the main production building at the site. In-keeping with the sharp and clean design principles throughout the facility, the products have helped protect against the build-up and transfer of dirt and contaminants, thanks to wipe-clean, steel surfaces.
Working with the contractor, sustainable construction company, BAM, the doorsets were installed on-site to ensure fire safety and cleanroom compliance, in accordance with the ISO 14644 standard for cleanrooms and associated controlled environments.
Seamus Sheahan, Contracts Manager for BAM Construction, said: “Having worked with ASSA ABLOY Security Doors before, we knew the project would be supported by its knowledge and experience from design through to installation. We also needed power operation for access control within more sensitive areas of the facility, which were supplied through sister company, Abloy. ASSA ABLOY was able to provide the full product and hardware specification, simplifying and streamlining the process, and assuring our hygiene needs.”
Stephen Wilkinson, Area Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, said: “There was a considerable amount of time involved in getting this project to fabrication stage, as there were many design changes along the way due to the nature of creating a sterile environment; it is exacting work, and everything must be spot-on for the facility to continue its day-to-day production safely. One of our senior draughtsmen was tasked with the job of dealing with these requests, and was able to pull out all the stops to accommodate the various design challenges, delivering the project on time and to the bespoke specification.”
For more information on the range of Powershield Cleanroom and Fire-rated doors available through ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, or for other enquiries, visit www.assaabloy.co.uk/securitydoors or phone +44 (0)28 9266 2200
About the firm
ASSA ABLOY Security Doors is a division of ASSA ABLOY. ASSA ABLOY Security Doors comprises Powershield steel doors, and Safeguard timber doors, providing a single point of contact for door brands.
