Industrial Doors for Country Style Foods

The Brief

Tekta was appointed to deliver a specialist door package as part of the ongoing refurbishment and modernisation of Country Style Foods’ Newcastle bakery. Valued at £67,000, the project focused on creating two dedicated airlocks between chiller and freezer environments, providing effective environmental separation while supporting the efficient movement of products throughout the facility.

Tekta supplied and installed two UK-made Rapidor Freeze high-speed doors and two UK-made Rapidor Chill high-speed doors, selected specifically for the demands of temperature-controlled food production environments. Their rapid opening and closing operation helps minimise temperature fluctuations and energy loss between different zones, while supporting the controlled conditions required within a busy bakery facility.

A key element of the project was the integration of the door systems with the site’s existing conveyor network, requiring careful coordination to maintain efficient and uninterrupted product flow. Tekta worked closely with the wider project team to ensure the doors operated seamlessly alongside the production equipment and aligned with the refurbishment programme. The completed installation provides Country Style Foods with a reliable, energy-efficient solution that supports temperature control, operational efficiency and the continued modernisation of its Newcastle facility.

Tekta supplied and installed the UK-made Rapidor Freeze and Rapidor Chill high-speed doors, providing a specialist solution designed to maintain effective temperature separation between chilled and frozen production areas. The rapid opening and closing cycles help minimise temperature fluctuations and reduce unnecessary energy loss, while providing dependable operation within a demanding food manufacturing environment where maintaining controlled conditions is essential.

A key challenge of the project was ensuring the new high-speed doors operated seamlessly alongside the bakery’s existing conveyor network. Tekta worked closely with the wider refurbishment team to coordinate the door controls with the conveyor system, allowing products to move safely and efficiently between temperature-controlled zones. Careful integration ensured the doors opened and closed at the required points within the production process, supporting continuous product flow without compromising thermal performance or operational efficiency.

The successful delivery of the package demonstrates Tekta’s experience in providing specialist high-speed door solutions for complex, temperature-controlled food production facilities. By combining technical product knowledge with careful planning and system integration, Tekta delivered a reliable solution that supports temperature control, energy efficiency, hygiene and uninterrupted production. The completed installation provides Country Style Foods with a robust, long-term solution while contributing to the continued modernisation and operational performance of its Newcastle bakery.