Three Years On – Built to Last
Horton Automatics was proud to contribute to the redevelopment of St Margaret’s Bus Station in Leicester, a flagship project delivered in collaboration with Elite Aluminium and Morgan Sindall Construction. As one of the UK’s first carbon-neutral bus stations, the scheme demanded high-performance, future-proofed solutions that would support both functionality and sustainability.
Three years following completion, a recent visit to the site confirms that our automatic door systems continue to operate efficiently and maintain their high-quality appearance—reinforcing our commitment to long-term reliability and excellence in installation.
Scope of Works
Horton Automatics was responsible for the supply and installation of a comprehensive package of automated entrance solutions tailored to the diverse needs of the facility:
Integrated into vehicular access zones to enable automated control, ensuring safe and seamless traffic management
Scope of Works
Horton Automatics was responsible for the supply and installation of a comprehensive package of automated entrance solutions tailored to the diverse needs of the facility:
- Horton 2021+ Single Sliding Door Packages
Installed at key pedestrian access points including:- Bus bays
- Coffee shop
- Cycling shop
- Horton 2021+ Bi-Parting Sliding Door Sets
- Installed within the main concourse to support smooth and efficient passenger flow across busy communal areas
- Vehicle Loop Detection System
- Integrated into vehicular access zones to enable automated control, ensuring safe and seamless traffic management
Outcome
The successful delivery and continued performance of these systems illustrate the durability and robustness of Horton Automatics’ products. The installation not only met the client’s technical and aesthetic requirements at the time of completion but has continued to perform to a high standard under daily operational demands.
This project stands as a testament to Horton Automatics’ capability to deliver dependable solutions that support critical infrastructure, contributing to safe, accessible, and modern public transport environments.
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