Don & Low Scotland
When textile manufacturer Don & Low Ltd approached Westgate Global to seal a drive-through area between two production buildings at its site in Forfar, Scotland, the solution needed to be as precisely engineered as the materials manufactured inside.
Westgate Global delivered a permanent, fire-rated Flexiwall partition system that achieved a 99%+ dust-tight seal, protecting high-performance technical textiles from dust and weather contamination.
Don & Low specialise in the manufacture of innovative, high-performance woven and nonwoven technical textiles. The materials they produce are used across a wide range of industries, including geotextiles, construction, synthetic turf, coated fabrics, medical applications and floor coverings.
Westgate Global were approached by Don & Low Ltd to supply walling to create a dust- and weather-tight seal on either side of a drive-through area between two production buildings at their site in Forfar, Scotland.
Don & Low produce high-performance technical textiles and precision-engineered materials used in industries where consistency, cleanliness, and structural integrity are paramount. These products must meet exacting specifications across highly regulated industries, meaning that any compromise during manufacturing or storage can have serious downstream consequences – from product contamination to long-term durability, product consistency or performance issues which can trigger non-conformances, product recalls, or loss of certification.
The drive-through gap between the two production buildings needed to be adapted from an uncontrolled opening to a controlled environment that could be kept free of dust and moisture. To achieve this, Westgate Global supplied and installed two external Flexiwall partitions, one 19m long and one 13m long, both 5.7m high. As the partition was installed in an exposed area, Westgate Global conducted a survey and carried out wind-load calculations, installing wind-load straps and mesh vision-panel vents to reduce wind pressure on the partition. A translucent material was chosen to enable the area to receive natural light.
Due to the unique overlap system between panels, the Flexiwall solution provided an over 99% dust-tight seal, ensuring that no dust or dirt is able to enter the factory and contaminate materials, and that weather does not affect the factory, meaning products are kept in the best condition and are not compromised in any way by external forces.
The Flexiwall solution consists of individual fire-rated panels that are profiled to fit the building’s shape, allowing them to retain their airtight seal even when fitted around protrusions, machinery, or pipework. Using the existing structure or additional fabricated steel work, the panels are suspended and tensioned to form a permanent wall. The installation uses just millimetres of floor space and is quick and clean, minimising disruption and allowing spaces to be upgraded and adapted safely without shutting down operations. It’s also possible to design the Flexiwall system to incorporate branding colours and logos, if necessary, to enhance the environment.
Westgate Global’s Flexiwall solution delivered a robust, precisely engineered environmental barrier that safeguards the integrity of their manufacturing process without compromising operational flow. The result is a controlled, protected workspace that supports Don & Low’s commitment to delivering consistently high-quality technical textiles to some of the most demanding industries in the world.
Don & Low required a solution that could perform to the same exacting standards as the products they manufacture. The Flexiwall system was the perfect fit, engineered to seal the area against weather and dust, and installed without interrupting production.Tim Carson Head of Operations, Westgate Global
We're here to transform your screening, partitioning, hoarding, and protection challenges into effective and compliant solutions. Whether you have a known requirement, need expert advice or a full scale project scoped and delivered, we're here to help protect your momentum.