EFAFLEX High-Speed Doors Increases Air Traffic Safety

EFAFLEX high-speed doors are proving of immense value for the airport fire department at Charles de Gaulle airport. They are at the hub in international air traffic operations and are proving to be ideally suited in demanding airport environments. One of the latest projects in this sector is the fire station at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris. The French newspaper “Le Parisien“ speaks of gigantic doors which open in only two seconds. This outstanding... 

Space saving hangar door for relocatable modular hangars

Marshall Business Aviation, part of the privately-owned aerospace engineering company Marshall Aerospace based in the UK, recently needed to increase their hangar capacity to meet requirements for a new dedicated corporate aircraft maintenance facility, whilst reducing capital expenditure and creating lower operating costs. Rather than build a traditional Hangar, Marshall decided to contact Freespan (Sprung) who offered a relocatable, energy efficient... 

KYOCERA and Independence Power Announce Completion of 268 kW Solar Power System in Burbank, California

As part of the construction of a new private aviation hangar at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif., Independence Power has completed a 268 kW solar power system which meets 100% of the requirements for the new hangar and attached office building. The structure was built by Shangri-La Construction, and is occupied by Avjet Corporation. The structure has been certified at a LEED Platinum level, and is the first aircraft hangar to be entirely powered... 

Hurricane Gustav tested Big Top’s industrial storage shelter at Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Right after 110 miles-per-hour storm of category 2 Hurricane Gustav passed Louisiana, one of the clients contacted Big Top Manufacturing on September 1, 2008. “Looks like our Big Top shelter survived the hurricane. Apparently, there were several Coast Guard vehicles that were taking refuge from the storm under it.” said Mr. John E. Wilson at Kanorado Corporation. Located at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this industrial shelter manufactured by Big Top...