How to Improve Your Business’s Security and Why It’s Important
For industrial and commercial businesses, security is not a luxury; it is essential. Industrial and commercial premises are frequent targets for crime due to the presence of valuable stock, equipment, and vehicles on site. Understanding why security is essential to the business is the first step toward protecting assets, staff, and the continuity of operations.
Police recorded a 50% increase in robberies of business property in the year ending March 2025 compared with the previous year. At the same time, shoplifting offences rose by 20% to over 530,000 incidents, the highest level since current recording practices began.
These figures clearly show why security is essential in a business environment. A single breach can result in lost stock, operational downtime, increased insurance costs, and risks to employee safety. Securing a commercial property requires a layered approach that combines physical security with controlled access.
At Nova Door Systems, we support industrial and commercial clients with security solutions designed to reduce risk and protect operations.
Roller Shutters
One effective way to improve business security is to have professionally installed roller shutters. Roller shutters are a reliable and highly visible way to secure your business, acting as both a physical barrier and a strong visual deterrent.
Roller shutters provide robust protection against forced entry, vandalism, and opportunistic crime. Independent testing under the LPS 1175 Intruder Resistance Standard shows that certified shutters can significantly delay forced entry, increasing the likelihood that an attempted break-in is abandoned before access is gained.
Roller shutters are particularly effective for:
Warehouses and loading bays
Retail frontages
Industrial units
Commercial storage facilities
Automatic Doors
Automatic doors are sometimes viewed as a security risk, but modern systems are designed to balance accessibility with controlled entry.
When specified correctly, automatic doors can integrate with:
Access control systems
Secure locking and activation controls
Emergency stop and fail-safe mechanisms
Modern powered door systems must be designed and installed with safety in mind, including appropriate risk assessments, controlled operation, and built-in safety features. This ensures doors operate reliably, reduces the risk of accidents, and prevents unauthorised or unsafe use within commercial environments.
For businesses seeking to improve security without restricting legitimate access, compliant automatic door systems offer a secure, efficient solution.
Gates & Barriers
Adequate security should begin at the perimeter. Gates and barriers are essential for preventing unauthorised access to commercial and industrial sites. Well-designed perimeter systems help control entry points, slow down intrusion attempts, and increase natural surveillance, making sites more challenging to target and easier to monitor.
This layered approach strengthens overall security and reduces risk. Gates and barriers are particularly suitable for:
Car parks
Service yards
Distribution centres
Commercial premises with controlled vehicle access
Sectional Doors
Sectional doors are widely used in warehouses and logistics facilities due to their strength, reliability, and insulation performance. Designed to resist forced entry while allowing smooth, controlled operation, they provide a secure solution for large commercial openings.
Insulated sectional doors also help maintain stable internal temperatures, reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency. This supports lower energy consumption and aligns with current UK building efficiency requirements, making sectional doors a practical long-term investment for commercial buildings.
Steel Hinged Doors
Steel hinged doors are a critical part of securing commercial and industrial premises, particularly in areas where unauthorised access poses a high risk. Their reinforced steel construction provides far greater resistance to forced entry than timber alternatives, making them a reliable solution for protecting staff access points, plant rooms, and service areas.
Many steel-hinged doors are also tested for fire resistance, meaning they are assessed to withstand fire exposure for a defined period while maintaining structural integrity, limiting heat transfer, and helping protect escape routes during an emergency.
Modern steel hinged doors can also be insulated, helping control temperatures and reducing heat loss in commercial buildings. When correctly galvanised and finished, steel doors are highly corrosion-resistant and do not rust, ensuring long-term performance in demanding environments.
For businesses looking to strengthen physical security without compromising compliance or durability, steel-hinged doors offer a practical, long-lasting solution.
How We Can Help
At Nova Door Systems, we specialise in helping businesses understand how to secure a commercial property with practical, compliant solutions built to last.
We supply, install, and maintain:
If you’re looking to improve your business’s security, our experienced team is ready to help. Get a Quote and contact Nova Door Systems today to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored security solution.