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Why one of the Best Mechanical Engineers in Germany had his High Performance Industrial Rolling Doors Produced by Albany

Schmid Mechanical Engineering, a medium-sized enterprise from Baden-Württemberg, is a classic example of a "hidden champion", a "secret star" in the German economy. Although nearly unknown to the common consumer, Schmid Mechanical Engineering is number one among expert circles concerning the manufacture of non-standard machines and prototypes. 175 co-workers in Sonnenbühl produce machines to the exact specifications of the clients. A consistent bustle of coming and going traffic rules a production space of about 15,000 m², begging to be tactfully organized.

Due to the high amount of through-traffic, Schmid Mechanical Engineering chose the RapidRoll 3000 from Albany Door Systems. As a High Performance Door, it is equally durable in varying wind and weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, and wind stay out, for inside everything revolves around the single most important component: the customer. The name is testament: the RapidRoll 3000 proves itself not only through its rapid opening and closing speed of several meters per second but also in endurance, being opened and closed hundreds of times per hour. The RapidRoll steps up to the challenge of heavy through-traffic, constructed precisely for the purpose of intensive, lengthy operation.

The employees at Schmid Mechanical Engineering were excited from the start: "Finally a comfortable work environment", comments a worker from production. "The halls seem to be newly renovated. There is very little heat loss when the doors are opened and closed." Moreover, an improved work environment means more efficiency: with no more waiting for doors to open and close, traffic flow and work processes will no longer be interrupted. "The workers are pleased to have more time for the main tasks," says Herr Schmid. Another factor to credit is the low-maintenance production and the long life. High Speed Doors from Albany Door Systems are clearly superior to conventional industrial doors. Besides being quick they offer functions such as larger dimensions and higher load reversal, while remaining reliable and easy to handle. In spite of being easy to operate, first class integrated safety features such as the touchless safety photocell provide a wide-range of protection for all employees. Moreover, Albany has all of its multiple door functions tested by authorized institutions.

The RapidRoll 3000 allows for selection of RAL color on request. For Schmid Mechanical Engineering, the door was painted in the color scheme of firm, fitting seamlessly with the design of modern industry. "With the RapidRoll 3000 we could improve our work environment, prevent energy loss, and accelerate work processes," believes Emil Schmid, executive director of Schmid Mechanical Engineering, short and succinct. "There are simply no more waiting times at the doors. This saves a lot of time and of course money as well." He adds, "The benefits of high speed doors are not always well known in places where they could be advantageously put to use. For us that is obviously not a disadvantage!" Quite the contrary: for the "hidden champion" customized door solutions from Albany Door Systems are the key to enduring success.

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