Providing safer access at Heathrow Terminal 2
Ever passed through Terminal 2 at London’s Heathrow Airport? Then you might be excited to know that our Powershield steel doors have been installed there to ensure the highest level of security.
Terminal 2 was inaugurated in 2014 by Late Queen Elizabeth II, and thus became known as the Queen’s Terminal. The construction replaced the old terminal that had been in operation since 1955. The project also included the construction of a satellite terminal, new access roads, a new aircraft parking area for state-of-the-art airplanes and a renovated, higher-capacity train station.
When passengers arrive at Terminal 2, they also see a large aluminum sculpture called Slipstream, designed by the renowned British artist Richard Wilson. The sculpture, described as the largest permanent sculpture in Europe, weighs 77 tons and is 78 meters long.
Our products
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solution UK supplied Powershield fire and personnel door sets, all of which have special polyester powder coat finishes and full height wrap-around stainless-steel push and kick plates for added durability and a high-end finish to help provide the highest level of security for the project.
These steel door sets are extremely durable and provide a high level of fire protection that could prevent the spread of fire and create maximum evacuation time for passengers and staff in the event of an emergency – an essential safety feature in busy transport hubs like airports.