Healthcare Estates 2024 was a tremendous success, with record attendance across the two-day event at Manchester Central on 8–9 October. Our thanks and congratulations to the organisers for continuing to grow what is already the UK’s largest gathering for healthcare engineering and estates professionals.

It was also our best year yet at Axis Entrance Systems. On our stand we installed five fully operational doors: a Manusa hermetic door, a Doorson bi-parting door, and three from our own multi-award-winning Flo-Motion® range, including two new models launched at the show.

New product launches and the standout attraction
The new Flo-Motion® F12E is an evolved version of our original door, featuring a narrower, space-saving track and Class 1 air permeability classification.

The new Flo-Motion® T32E, a telescopic doorset with two sequenced leaves sliding over a wall, drew the most interest on the stand and has generated a significant number of enquiries since the event.

The go-to solution for smaller single entrances
Developed over two years in collaboration with architects and NHS Trusts to maximise usable space, the Flo-Motion® T32E is the ideal choice for smaller single entrances. Options include a standard or sloping canopy, two colour finishes and multiple glazing configurations, all supplied with a 5-year warranty, extendable to 7 years.

Tested to 1,000,000 cycles
As with all Flo-Motion® doors, the T32E has been tested to 1,000,000 cycles, far exceeding the BS EN 1527:2019 requirement of 100,000 cycles.

‘Guess the Force’ charity competition winners
Our charity competition proved almost as popular as the products. Congratulations to the winners below, each nominating a charity to receive a £100 donation:

• Sharon Cook (P+HS Architects) – Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue

• David Spacey (Apex Consulting Engineers) – Rotherham Hospital & Community Charity

• Jennifer Reynolds (BSN Group) – Birmingham Children’s Hospital (Climbing Kilimanjaro)

• Claire Redhead (Geze UK) – MIND

• Mark Miller (Horsley Huber Architects) – Birmingham Children’s Hospital

• Name withheld (Murphy Phillips Associates) – The Samaritans (Central London Branch)

Force test results
Both new doors were digitally force-tested the evening before the exhibition: the Flo-Motion® F12E single sliding door achieved 9.2 N, and the Flo-Motion® T32E telescopic door achieved 8.6 N.

Product and competition enquiries
For product enquiries or to check your competition guess, email: sales@axisentrances.com.