High Performance Doors Quickly Rolling Up Revenue
Industrial high performance doors, doors which open and close at speeds of 100 inches per second, are expected to see global revenue grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% from 2013 to 2017, according to a report by IHS, and the research note from Omar Talpur, analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc.
Revenue growth will be the result of a variety of end-users choosing high performance doors due several factors such as the advantages related to the product’s speed, the variety of material and a worldwide increase in industrial construction.
IHS found that the faster cycle time for a high performance door allows for better climate control which is one reason why these doors are popular in industries such as food processing and pharmaceutical plants. The quicker door also limits the movement of containments between different areas.
Furthermore, the door can be made from materials other than metal. Many high performance doors use fabric or rubber for the door which allow the door to endure more contact than a traditional garage door. For example, if a driver hits a traditional metal garage door with a forklift or semi-truck, the door can be out of commission until a replacement is installed. This could take days or weeks and could cause of loss of productivity and revenue. If a forklift or semi-truck hit a fabric door, the door only needs to be reset at the control panel.
In addition to the more flexible doors, the motors that power high performance doors are designed for longer life cycles which can further justify the higher price for many companies. Traditional garage doors are built for life of 10,000 cycles of being opened and closed. High performance doors are designed for life cycles of 100,000. The longer life cycles, in addition to the other advantages which maintain productivity, are a reason the high performance door will be seen as an attractive solution for many industrial plants.
by the Editorial Staff
