INDUSTRIAL CANOPY SOLUTIONS
Turn underused outdoor areas into productive covered space
AWS designs semi-permanent and permanent clear-span fabric canopies for industrial and commercial facilities worldwide.
Where a fully enclosed warehouse or hangar is unnecessary, an AWS canopy can protect staff, stock, vehicles, equipment and daily operations while retaining clear access and natural airflow.
CLEAR-SPAN COVER FOR INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS
Yards, hardstands, loading zones and gaps between buildings are often difficult to use in poor weather. An AWS canopy can provide protected space for handling, storage, maintenance, assembly or dispatch.
With no internal columns, the covered area remains open for vehicle movements, machinery, racking and changing workflows. Canopies can stand alone or extend the operational area alongside an existing facility.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Freight and Logistics
Protect loading, unloading, cross-docking, pallet staging, parcel handling, dispatch, overflow storage and vehicle-servicing areas.
Ports and Terminals
Shelter cargo transfer, container handling, inspection, devanning, equipment servicing and short-term freight staging.
Marine
Create covered hardstand areas for boat maintenance, refitting, fabrication and equipment storage.
Manufacturing and Warehousing
Add shelter for assembly, production overflow, materials handling, goods inspection and dispatch.
Construction and Infrastructure
Protect prefabrication, assembly, materials storage, equipment maintenance and temporary project workshops.
WHY CHOOSE AN AWS INDUSTRIAL CANOPY?
- Clear-span working areas without obstructing columns.
- Dimensions and clear heights designed around your operation.
- A practical alternative where a fully enclosed building is unnecessary
- Open sides or optional side curtains and end protection
- Natural light through premium translucent membrane
- Membrane warranties of up to 15 years
- Integrated lighting, gutters and controlled drainage
- Site-specific engineering for local conditions and building requirements.
THREE CANOPY OPTIONS
Semi-Permanent Unsupported Canopy
A hydraulically operated clear-span canopy up to 100kmh that remains elevated for normal use but can be lowered when required. It suits businesses wanting weather-protected operations with greater flexibility than a conventional permanent structure.
Permanent Unsupported Canopy
A fixed tensile-membrane roof supported from its engineered perimeter, leaving the covered area free of internal columns. It is suited to permanent loading, storage, freight-handling and maintenance operations.
Permanent Steel-Arched Canopy
A clear-span membrane roof supported by engineered steel arches. This robust permanent option suits larger spans, high-use facilities and industrial sites requiring a more conventional structural solution.
ENGINEERED FOR YOUR SITE
Every AWS canopy is developed around its location, dimensions, intended use, ground conditions, environmental exposure and applicable local building standards.
AWS coordinates the required structural, membrane, mechanical, civil and installation expertise. Delivery can include initial feasibility, geotechnical assessment, engineering, local regulatory approvals, manufacture, lighting, drainage, side curtains and specialist installation.
TALK TO AWS ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Tell us the project location, approximate dimensions, required clear height and intended use. AWS can then recommend the canopy system best suited to your operations, site and budget.