News Archive
Some Milestones in the TORMAX History
02.12.2011
TORMAX at the Big 5 Trade fair in Dubai
The Big 5 Trade Fair in Dubai took place From 21 – 24 November 2011. Over the course of the four days, over 2,500 visitors from 75 different countries visited the largest construction trade [...] more
20.09.2011
Peak performance from automatic doors at the airport
There is scarcely another building which has the same number of people entering and leaving as an airport. Tens of thousands of people pass through the doors of the Arrivals Hall of Zurich Airport [...] more
15.06.2011
The new TORMAX UK website goes on line.
Have a look!
The layout was completely revised and modernised. The informative content is configured to be more user-friendly for all visitors. For example, we have established a separate area for architects [...] more
17.05.2011
Audiovisual animations illustrate the situations in which automatic doors are sensible and add convenience into everyday life.
It is also specifically addressed the issue of barrier-free access. Today it is not just about providing the handicapped or wheel-chair users with access to buildings such as care homes, but that it [...] more
11.05.2011
ALL-WEATHER ACCESS AUTOMATION
Exposed to the elements, the prestigious Clarendon Hotel overlooking Blackheath Common now welcomes arriving guests with efficient and reliable bi-parting automatic sliding doors powered by an [...] more
05.04.2011
CONCEALED AUTOMATION SWINGS DOORS OPEN FOR SHOPPERS
Setting the standard for a truly contemporary experience, the new ‘Destination Dining’ area of one of the UK’s largest shopping centres, thecentre:mk located in Milton Keynes, [...] more
03.03.2011
AN AUTOMATIC IMPROVEMENT
Creating a more prestigious and welcoming main entrance, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Birmingham now benefits from an internal lobby area created by two sets of bi-parting TORMAX automatic [...] more
05.02.2011
TORMAX ENTRANCE FOR EXCELLENT BREEAM RATED LONDON DEVELOPMENT
One of the most sustainable office developments ever built in the UK, 14 Pier Walk is the first of many Class A commercial buildings planned for London’s Greenwich Peninsula and features a [...] more
02.02.2011
The doors to a barrier-free world open
For a mobile person in possession of all their faculties they represent convenience and efficiency. But for a handicapped person they are indispensable if he or she is to be able to move [...] more
07.01.2011
ANCIENT CHURCH IMPROVES ACCESS WITH TORMAX AUTOMATIC DOOR
The Grade I listed St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has truly embraced 21st century technology, successfully automating new arched glass entrance doors to the south porch by installing a TORMAX [...] more
03.12.2010
The exciting world of automatic doors at BAU
Automatic door systems are found with increasing frequency in corporate and also private buildings. At the BAU exhibition the Swiss manufacturer TORMAX is using fully operational exhibits to [...] more
16.11.2010
TORMAX SLIDES OPEN FOR SCHOOL
Two sets of double-leaf TORMAX iMotion® 2301 sliding doors have been installed to the Main Reception entrance of the new and prestigious Performing Arts Centre at Royal Russell School, creating [...] more
13.10.2010
“TORMAX provides access to the Porsche Museum (D) ”
One major advantage of automatic doors is that designers and architects do not have to concern themselves with door latches, swing areas, materials, door heights, right angles etc. This great [...] more
15.09.2010
TORMAX REVOLVING ENTRANCE DELIVERS ENERGY EFFICIENT ACCESS
In a continuing drive to improve energy efficiency, the South Holland Centre in Spalding, a busy arts centre, theatre, cinema and functions venue, now benefits from a prestigious manual revolving [...] more
05.08.2010
TORMAX DOORS LINK LISTED BUILDING
Providing seamless access between the original Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich and a significant 400m² development known as the Narthex, the contemporary TORMAX glass sliding door [...] more
05.07.2010
TORMAX iMOTION® SLIDING DOOR DRIVE WINS INDUSTRY AWARD
The ground-breaking, iMotion® 2301 sliding door operator from TORMAX has been selected by a jury of world-class experts to receive a red dot award, for an outstanding design achievement in the [...] more
10.06.2010
A FOUR STAR SOLUTION FROM TORMAX
Creating the right first impression is crucial for any four star accommodation, which is why the new boutique-style Park Central Hotel in Bournemouth specified a contemporary sliding entrance [...] more
03.05.2010
ST THOMAS’ SLIDES OPEN WITH TORMAX DOORS
As part of an ongoing commitment to improving access throughout this world-renowned teaching hospital, the main entrance to St Thomas’ now benefits from a glass lobby featuring two sets of [...] more
26.03.2010
TORMAX MAKES THE GRADE
Aiming to become a role model for client-focused facilities management among education establishments worldwide, Royal Holloway, University of London, contracted TORMAX™ to manufacture and [...] more
14.01.2010
The day-care centre of the Schulheim Foundation, Dielsdorf for the cerebrally handicapped
The day-care centre in Dielsdorf has been open since the middle of 2009 and provides day-care facilities for people suffering from mental or multiple handicaps. Although the day-care centre is [...] more
04.01.2010
TORMAX™ BEST FOR GUESTS
Situated in a prime location on the busy Hanger Lane Gyratory System, West London the Crowne Plaza now boasts stylish brasserie, bar, health club, club lounge and meeting rooms as well as 131 large [...] more
04.12.2009
SECURE ACCESS FOR SHELTERED HOUSING
Helping comply with current DDA requirements, TORMAX UK Ltd has successfully automated over 30 entrances, designed and installed by Newton Security Doors Ltd, to sheltered housing facilities across [...] more
04.11.2009
OPEN WIDE
Achieving a ‘very good’ BREEAM rating within the constraints of the building envelope, 50 St Mary Axe is over 32,000ft² of prime office space close to the iconic [...] more
20.10.2009
PAINLESS ACCESS FOR PINNER PATIENTS
Offering patients a state-of-the-art facility, the entrance to the new NHS Pinn Medical Centre in Harrow comprises of two sets of bi-parting sliding doors powered by advanced TORMAX iMotion™ [...] more
23.09.2009
CONTEMPORARY TORMAX FOR MARRIOTT REFURB
Delivering the grandeur of a traditional revolving door but with a contemporary spin, the TORMAX™ RONDOR recently installed at the entrance to the Newcastle Marriott MetroCentre Hotel creates a [...] more
22.09.2009
MyZeil – The shopping mall in the centre of Frankfurt am Main
The “MyZeil“ shopping mall is part of the Palais Quartier building complex and links the Palais Quartier with the Zeil shopping boulevard. The Palais Quartier site covers 1.7 hectares [...] more
06.07.2009
ENERGY EFFICIENT ACCESS FOR GREEN BUSINESS PARK
Striving to transform a 20 year old business park into energy efficient office space with a stylish, contemporary finish, Greenhills Real Estate Ltd has installed two TORMAX all-glass manual [...] more
11.06.2009
Westside - Leisure centre and shopping centre in Berne
Westside is Daniel Libeskind’s first building in Switzerland and is also his first leisure and shopping centre anywhere in the world. This visionary building has received international [...] more
29.01.2009
BAU 2009 – Not a trace of a crisis
For the second year in a row BAU 2009 achieved a new record with 211,000 visitors from 151 countries and showed no trace of any mood reminiscent of a crisis. It was the best result in the 40 year [...] more
05.03.2007
Security Services with the Burglary Resistant TORMAX Security Door
The TORMAX Security Door does not show its features: it welcomes visitors and customers with its elegant, pro-active and slim profiles. During the business hours the Security Door fulfils all the [...] more
21.07.2006
TORMAX Family Event - A Time to Make Friends at Landert Motoren AG
A time to make friends was not only the motto of the World Cup 2006. TORMAX organised a 3-day Family Event for all international distribution partners. Of course a part of the program was a company [...] more
05.11.2004
The New Exhibition Hall of the Deutsche Historische Museum
Architect I. M. Pei The exhibition hall for the Deutsche Historische Museum is his first opus in Germany. Direct neighbours are the Old Museum of Schinkel and the New Watch as well as the museum [...] more
02.11.2004
Perfect sliding doors for outstanding architecture
Zug railway station, officially opened 28th of November 2003 A permanent light installation by the American artist James Turrell provides a fascinating light effect, a space with changing light [...] more