Dortek

November 11, 2020

Sophisticated design, low maintenance and optimum performance are key factors for industrial doors for the automotive industry. Dortek have a range of high-quality industrial doors which are ideally suited for use in car showrooms, garages, production facilities, car washes and…

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November 2, 2020

Traditional building materials, like timber, have their place in many areas of construction projects and are an ideal choice for the majority of facility areas. But, for hygienic areas like operating theatres and cleanrooms, Dortek hygienic GRP doors really are…

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October 12, 2020

Dortek hermetic sealing sliding glass doors are specifically designed for use in areas where hygiene, visibility and the control of air leakage is critical. The door offers a contemporary look and is ideal for providing maximum visibility for both open…

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October 8, 2020

Dortek privacy vision panels are ideal for all healthcare and clinical environments. The vision panels are fully sealed, tested glazed units with interstitial operable blinds. Dortek Privacy Vision Panels combine the latest in glass technology with the demands of modern, multifunctional hospital…

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September 23, 2020

Fire doors are one of the most critical elements of fire protection. They are used to provide compartmentation – in other words, containing fire and smoke for a period of time to allow people to be safely rescued and evacuated.…

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September 21, 2020

Dortek are proud to support Fire Door Safety Week, which runs from 21 – 27th September this year. Fire door safety week is designed to raise awareness and highlight the critical role that fire doors play in commercial and public buildings. The…

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September 7, 2020

Dortek GRP Fire Doors A Dortek vermiculite-cored GRP fire door is a solid vermiculite or solid reinforced concrete door with a sacrificial outer GRP skin. In the instance of a fire, the exposed GRP surface skin is a sacrificial layer that…

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August 11, 2020

The key benefits of automated hygienic doors     Hygienic door systems with intelligent automations are the best solution to help patients and staff move within healthcare facilities in a safe, efficient and convenient manner. Automatic hygienic doors have become increasingly popular…

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August 6, 2020

The current pandemic has led us to rethink about the design of our healthcare spaces in the future. We’re currently seeing five key trends which we expect will shape the future design of hospitals and healthcare facilities. 1. Infection control.…

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July 29, 2020

Hygienic retail doors or hygienic crash doors are used in many retail applications where there is a need for hygienic and robust doors. Hygienic retail doors have a number of advantages including cleanliness, strength, high operating efficiency, heat conservation, infection…

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July 2, 2020

The requirements for working from home (where possible) and of social distancing when at work (and other times) are now part of our accepted routine. We are becoming used to working remotely and collaboratively, and the use of technology is…

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June 25, 2020

Fire resistance is one of the most fundamental performance criteria for door sets. Fire doors are often the first line of defence in a fire and their correct specification, maintenance and management can be the difference between life and death…

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June 4, 2020

Experts project that prefabrication and modular construction will see major growth in the industry. Notably, while construction ground to a near halt, modular contractors have not been affected in the same way. Modular construction is far less labour intensive, making…

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May 13, 2020

Sports and leisure facilities require increasingly flexible design to cope with the sectors evolving needs. Leisure facilities tend to be specialist and architecturally driven with particular emphasis given to quality, function, flexibility and appearance. There is increasing focus on high…

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May 5, 2020

Dortek can give you a free CPD at your home desk by way of remote delivery. All you need is an email address to have the link sent to and click at the appropriate time to view the seminar with…

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April 22, 2020

With the current drive towards improving efficiency and saving costs across hospitals, barn operating theatres have become a new and innovative way to use theatres. The term ‘barn theatre’ refers to the open-plan design of the main surgical area, where…

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April 16, 2020

Choosing the correct door system is a major factor in ensuring the delicate balance of a cleanroom. If the doors do not function properly, the cleanroom could fail to meet relevant cleanroom standards and be exposed to a higher risk…

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April 15, 2020

Dortek has recently completed a project for a new state of the art cleanroom facility which will enable a leading international gene and cell therapy company to expand its bioprocessing operations and manufacturing capabilities. From the outset Dortek were appointed…

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April 13, 2020

Due to the advantages that our seamless, hygienic GRP doors can offer, our lead lined solutions have become increasingly popular in hygienic applications requiring radiation shielding. Unlike more traditional solutions where the lead lining material is surface mounted and then…

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April 9, 2020

Dortek hygienic GRP doors are specified for leading global vaccine manufacturing sites around the world. This has for over 20 years now included GSK Vaccines who are one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers. Dortek’s hygienic GRP doors play an…

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April 8, 2020

Here’s some advice about key design considerations when specifying doors in hospitals and other hygiene critical facilities. Since microorganisms can be transmitted by contact, choosing the right doors can make a huge difference to infection control. Hospital doors can be a…

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March 31, 2020

Dortek business response to Coronavirus – updated 31/03/20 The health, safety and wellbeing of our customers and our employees has always been our top priority and Dortek is taking the Coronavirus outbreak extremely seriously. We are actively communicating with clients,…

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March 18, 2020

Door handles and touch devices are some of the most vulnerable areas in buildings for the spread of bacteria or viruses. One contaminated touch can easily set off a chain reaction of cross contamination throughout a building. As germs grow…

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March 9, 2020

Updated content for our Lunch & Learn Sessions! Dortek is pleased to offer AIA/CES Lunch & Learn sessions at your company. Our sessions cover a wide range of important topics to the architect, designer and specifier of door systems for…

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February 3, 2020

Hygiene and Infection control are particularly crucial in isolation or quarantine areas where patients are infected with highly contagious diseases or viruses which need to be contained. These viruses can be easily transmitted from person to person through airborne contamination…

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