Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. With a facility in Gloucester, the company specialises in design, manufacturing, and support services for commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft.

The Challenge

When working on military aircraft, privacy and security are paramount. Safran Landing Systems required a temporary solution to partition off a section of its factory, ensuring that only authorised personnel could access and view sensitive product development.

Key considerations when choosing a temporary partition included:

• Flexibility: The partition needed to be temporary, allowing the space to be repurposed for future projects.
• Reliability: It had to provide robust privacy and withstand the operational demands of a busy factory environment.
• Ease of Installation: The solution had to be quick and efficient to implement without disrupting ongoing activities.

After exploring options like metal screens, which required substantial infrastructure, Safran Landing Systems considered an alternative: the Galebreaker Spanscreen.

The Solution

The Galebreaker Spanscreen provided an innovative and effective answer to Safran’s needs. Made of solid material and secured using ratchet straps to existing steel uprights, the Spanscreen offered a lightweight, reliable, and customisable solution.

Key Features of the Spanscreen Solution:

• Custom Sizing: A Galebreaker Technical Surveyor visited the site to measure the space, ensuring the screen was manufactured to exact dimensions.
• Aesthetic Integration: Safran chose a blue screen to match its  existing doors and framework, maintaining visual cohesion within the facility.
• High Quality Materials – all Galebreaker’s fabrics are Fire Retardant to European standards, rot-proof, tear-proof and are UV-stabilized giving confidence in long warranties.
• Ease of Installation: Galebreaker’s professional team handled the installation smoothly and efficiently, minimising downtime. Project Engineer, Marcus, commented

“Taking specific measurements from site, and drawing the project on CAD allowed us to manufacture the sheet to exact size. This care and attention allowed us to install the Spanscreen in a short amount of time”.

The Outcome

The installation process was seamless, and the Spanscreen met all of Safran’s requirements. Neil Price, who had prior knowledge of Galebreaker, praised the company for its excellent communication throughout the project.

Safran’s Feedback: “Galebreaker offered a unique solution to our challenge and completed the job to our expectations with great communication throughout.”

The temporary factory partition not only provided the necessary privacy during sensitive military aircraft work but also allowed the space to be fully reusable once the project was completed.

Why Choose Galebreaker?

Galebreaker’s Spanscreen proved to be the ideal solution for Safran Landing Systems due to its:

• Customisable Design: Tailored to fit specific factory dimensions.
• Durability and Flexibility: A robust yet temporary screen that supported the demands of a high-security environment.
• Customer-Focused Approach: From initial consultation to installation, Galebreaker’s team ensured clear communication and attention to detail.

This collaboration demonstrates Galebreaker’s ability to provide innovative, practical solutions for industrial and high-security environments.

Interested in a custom partition solution for your facility? Contact Galebreaker today to learn more about how we can help meet your needs.