A Co Antrim manufacturing firm has supplied panels for a new hangar at Farnborough Airport.
Brett Martin, which is headquartered in Mallusk, manufactured over 2,400 square metres of floor-to-ceiling door panels for the Domus III hangar.
The new hangar 175,000 sq ft in area and 300m long. It forms part of a £55m investment by Farnborough Airport, which hosts Fairnborough Airshow this week.
The panels are used in floor-to-ceiling translucent doors which span the entire length of the building.
Brett Martin say the panels reduce emissions by increasing natural light, thus decreasing the need for artificial lighting, and by providing “unhindered access” to the hangar, removing some “unnecessary emissions from aircraft handling activities.”
The new hangar is part of a £55m investment in the airport
Brett Martin is a manufacturer of plastic sheets employing over 1,000 people.
It has achieved annual sales of over £220m, including work with Premier League football clubs such as Manchester United and Manchester City.
Paul Martin of Brett Martin said: “Brett Martin is proud to play a role in enhancing Farnborough Airport’s infrastructure, providing solutions that support both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
“These innovative doors which were expertly installed by Jewers Doors, include Brett Martin’s architectural glazing product, Marlon Clickfix, which invites natural daylight into the hangar, reducing the need for artificial lighting and contributing to the facility’s overall sustainability.
“The design also allows for large unobstructed access, minimizing unnecessary aircraft emissions.
“This reinforces Brett Martin’s position as a world leader in the manufacturing industry as we continue to deliver projects that have a huge impact on the world around us.”
Simon Geere, CEO at Farnborough Airport, added: “Domus III represents a monumental leap forward in aviation hangar technology, setting new standards in the industry with a state-of-the-art facility that not only cements Farnborough Airport’s position as London and the South East’s premier hub for air connectivity, but also reflects our commitment to drive environmental performance across every part of our business.
“It is an incredibly proud moment for us and marks an extraordinary milestone in the history of the airport and the local area.
“We eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on attracting increased economic activity to the region.”