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to implement further technologies through the use of automation and robotics . “ Our European sister factories have been implementing robots for over five years and we believe robotics is the way forward , even in the door industry ,” Mark comments . “ The labour rate will eventually rise and robots will become more effective . We are looking at investing in robotics in 2017 and 2018 .”
Overcoming regulatory challenges Prometal is currently able to produce 45,000 steel doors sets and 30,000 wooden doors sets per annum , and have recently had their Latched Single Acting Double Leaf Steel Doorset certified by Thomas Bell-Wright
International Consultants , a strategic supplier which undertakes vital tests of the company ’ s fire doors , for both British or UL American standards . In the Middle East we use European and American regulatory standards in the construction industry . Mark explains : “ The government and civil defence have realised with several high-profile fires in the middle east in high rise buildings that there needs to be almost a higher standard . That ’ s going to put an emphasis on us to have tighter controls in terms of having certification and a verified supply chain to provide quality products meeting these new specifications .” “ Everyone will have to be more on
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