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The food industry is one of the most regulated sectors due to the high risks associated with contamination and food safety incidents. Therefore, segregation of processes, people and materials is paramount to ensure products are produced hygienically in any food factory. This article will discuss why segregation is crucial in food factories and the measures […]

  Following a successful long term partnership with Langmead Herbs, we’re proud to launch a new case study video! Join us on a site tour to see some recently installed loading bays, and hear what Darren has to say about his experiences with Tekta’s LifeLong maintenance service! Contact us today to discuss door servicing and […]

A brand new service:  Timber Fire Door Inspections!   Timber fire doors play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of your facilities. At Tekta, we’re committed to meeting the needs of our clients through the continual development of our products and services. Today, we’re are pleased to announce the launch this new […]

  Dry-rooms! When it comes to the Battery Manufacturing industry, dry-rooms are a critical part of the infrastructure. The battery industry is in a period of rapid and sustained growth. As with all rapid growth, some growing pains are inevitable!   After 2 decades of serving the cleanroom sector, Tekta have been invited to work […]

Dry-rooms! When it comes to the Battery Manufacturing industry, dry-rooms are a critical part of the infrastructure. The battery industry is in a period of rapid and sustained growth. As with all rapid growth, some growing pains are inevitable!   After 2 decades of serving the cleanroom sector, Tekta have been invited to work on […]

Upholstered Furniture Waste Management Regulations:   Mitigating POPs Contamination   The Regulatory Position Statements RPS 264, RPS 265 and RPS 266, issued by the Environmental Agency (EA), address the handling and disposal of upholstered domestic seating, particularly concerned with mitigating POPs contamination (Persistent Organic Pollutants). While the RPS does not alter the legal obligations regarding contamination […]

The ‘K’ logo!   If you’re familiar with controlled environments like food factories, pharmaceutical factories and battery manufacturing facilities, it’s likely that you will have spotted a ‘K’ logo on an industrial door!   So what is it? … What does it mean?   As shown in the image above, the ‘K’ symbol is extracted […]

7 doorway hygiene issues & solutions   The Tekta presentation at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) BRCGS conference then moved onto it’s final section, covering 7 common doorway hygiene issues. The goal of this part of the presentation was to raise awareness of these common issues and offer tangible solutions for delegates […]

Analysing clause 4.4.8 wording.   The Tekta presentation at the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) BRCGS conference moved on to analysing clause 4.4.8 wording in more detail.   The Clause in question runs as follows:               It’s a simple clause. The points are very clear and concise. […]

What was the SOFHT Conference, Feb 2024?   On Tuesday 27th February 2024, the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) hosted a conference at the Doubletree Hilton hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. Sponsored by Christeyns and Vikan, the conference was titled, “The impact of pre-requisite programs on food safety management systems.” Attended by hygiene and technical […]

The new NBS partnership!   As we announce the launch of our new partnership, you may well be asking yourself, “why NBS?”. At Tekta, our mantra is, “LifeLong Reliability for doorways that matter.” We believe the reliability of a doorway begins with correct door specification at the outset of a project. Tekta has been known […]

The 1st Tekta “Feedback Prize” winner is announced by our Operations Manager Verity! Customer feedback is vital for continual improvement and we proactively request it after every job. All submissions are entered into a monthly prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.         Transcript: At Tekta, we really to believe in […]

  Sometimes you need something extra to stand out! With over 20 years experience in installing high speed doors for food and pharmaceutical brands, the Tekta design team has been involved in creating a wide range of bespoke solutions. One popular (and hygienic) option for bespoke design is digitally printed artwork on high speed door […]

  4 week manufacturing turn-around for high speed doors!   When it comes to doors for the food & pharmaceutical industries, speed is of the essence! A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to increase production capacity and streamline manufacturing processes. We are now pleased to be able to announce that […]

  Introduction When you’re managing a project, lead times are one of the most important factors. While product cost and specification are vital considerations, the success (or failure) of a project is often determined by the ability of the project management team to achieve an agreed handover / completion date. That’s why its important for […]

  Ice build-up is a common occurrence in freezers, whether at home or in large commercial environments like food factories. Addressing excessive ice build-up in these commercial environments is vital for employee safety and product quality. To tackle this issue effectively, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the science behind ice build-up. […]

Check out Tekta’s new team video filmed at our recent office launch event!

Hear what staff think of the new office, our family culture, and our Brand DNA…

Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond officially opened the new Tekta office on the 22nd April 2022

We’ve made the decision to merge Armashield fully into the Tekta family, becoming Tekta UK Limited from now onwards. 

Your doors are crucial to ensure effectiveness. Because of this, we’ve listed common issues to look out for to avoid complications.

We have completed on a new office building a short distance from our current location in Waterlooville, Hampshire, we hope to move in next month – more details to follow soon.

In our “Champions of Charity” Q4 theme Tekta staff raised an incredible £3924 for five AMAZING charities including…

Art, Lauren and the team at Tekta are passionate about Diabetes UK and the work they do, which is why we are raising money as a team to donate to this fabulous cause and their continued work into research for how we can manage this disease better for those affected.

Many factories use high speed doors to improve environmental control through high use doorways. These doors are on a timer so they close automatically after a few seconds…

In order to raise money for Crisis, several of my colleagues & I are staying awake all night on Friday 3rd December – please support us by visiting our JustGiving page, any donation large or small will be greatly appreciated!

The Felix Project aims to fight food waste and food poverty in an age when no one should have to go hungry – Tekta are helping to raise money for this worthwhile cause.

Yesterday Team TektaCare completed a volunteer day at The Felix Project in Poplar. This included making up 1500 meals and unloading & sorting various goods for delivery to charities throughout London.

See how Tekta are raising money for Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance as part of our Champions of Charity Theme.

Many factories use high speed doors to improve environmental control through high use doorways. These doors are on a timer so they close automatically after a few seconds…

When our team met to discuss which charities we should support for our Q4 theme – the first on the list was the Rowans Hospice. Rowans is a local charity to our office and they provide free care and support to adults with a life-limiting illness (as well as their families).

Over Q4 the TektaTeam are supporting 5 charities as part of our ongoing CSR program. We’ll post more on our company page about each of the individual charities and keep you informed on how you can help us raise money to help these worthwhile causes so follow TEKTA UK LinkedIn page to make sure you don’t miss out!

Our Management Systems are are now formally certified to ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) following the sucessful completion of our UKAS accredited audit.

How your speed door operates will largely depend on your location, and the kind of business you run. From the traditional push button or pull cord, to the advanced sensor-based operation…

This guide is designed to help you understand what you should expect during an industrial door and dock leveler servicing appointment.

Anyone who has had to contain a hygiene breach understands the sheer amount of work that comes with it in terms of making the area secure …

Making a serious business investment isn’t something that can be done quickly, yet so many businesses stop their investment when the purchase is complete.

  A Rapidor Impact speed door was the perfect choice to improve hygiene and temperature control for this medical sachet manufucturer in Flintshire. Background: Walters Houghton is a specialist manufacturer of medical sachets.  The company is based in Flint, North Wales and operates a variety of specialist machinery to produce high-grade products.  Walters Houghton is […]

For some, ‘keeping cool’ or ‘staying chilled’ is how they approach their weekends. For companies who rely on cold store facilities, it can be the key to operational success.

It’s often said that it’s not the amount of time that you have to play with, but it’s what you do with it that matter. That can certainly be said of Dale Moggach, Managing Director of Tekta UK.

Hygiene-controlled areas exist for the purpose of specific activities that require a very clean environment. These are often found in food processing & preparation sites, laboratories, high-tech manufacturing (e.g. computer processor factories), and healthcare facilities.

When loading areas are temperature controlled the loading doors and bays are incredibly important to ensure both energy costs and carbon footprint are minimised.