AMIC – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Newtownabbey
- Location: Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Architect: McAdam Design
- Contractor: Henry Brothers
Project Overview
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) in Newtownabbey has been developed to support the future of advanced manufacturing, engineering research, innovation and industry collaboration in Northern Ireland. Designed as a flagship facility, the building brings together manufacturing, research, education and commercial collaboration within a modern, highly serviced environment.
To support the diverse operational requirements of the facility, the building required integrated door, access, architectural hardware and fire-rated glazing solutions capable of delivering high levels of security, accessibility, durability and long-term performance.
KCC Group was appointed to provide a coordinated package of specialist door, access and glazing solutions, working closely with the project team to ensure every element integrated seamlessly with the wider building design while supporting the operational requirements of this technically demanding environment.
Project Requirements
As a major innovation and research facility, AMIC required a coordinated approach to door, access and glazing systems across a wide variety of spaces, each with different operational demands.
The project required:
- Integrated door, access and glazing solutions capable of supporting manufacturing areas, research laboratories, teaching facilities, office accommodation and visitor spaces.
- A combination of architectural ironmongery, electronic locking, automated access, fire-rated glazing and speedlane technology that worked together as a single coordinated package.
- Systems designed to meet stringent requirements for safety, security, accessibility, compliance and long-term operational performance while integrating with the architectural vision for the building.
Careful scheduling, technical coordination and product integration were essential to ensure every opening functioned correctly and consistently throughout the facility.
Project Solution
Through detailed planning, scheduling and collaboration with the project team, KCC Group delivered a fully integrated package that ensured every system worked together as part of the complete building solution.
Architectural Ironmongery & Integrated Timber Doors
- Supplied integrated timber door sets complete with high-performance architectural ironmongery throughout the facility.
- Carefully coordinated hardware schedules ensured consistency, compliance and long-term durability across multiple building zones.
- Delivered solutions designed to withstand intensive daily use while supporting accessibility and fire performance requirements.
Automated Access & Electronic Locking
- Installed swing door automation and electronic locking systems to improve accessibility, user experience and building security.
- Delivered coordinated access solutions that integrate seamlessly with the building’s wider operational requirements.
- Provided intelligent access management for staff, researchers and visitors across different areas of the facility
Fire-Rated Glazing & Speedlane Systems
- Supplied fire-rated glazed screens and glazed door systems that maximise visibility while maintaining fire compartmentation.
- Installed an automatic speed gate entrance system to provide secure, efficient access control within the main circulation areas.
- Combined glazing, access control and entrance solutions to create safe, welcoming and high-performing building environments.
Project Outcome
The completed Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre provides Northern Ireland with a world-class facility designed to support manufacturing innovation, research and collaboration.
KCC Group’s integrated door, access and glazing solutions contribute to the building’s day-to-day performance by enhancing security, accessibility, fire safety and operational efficiency across a diverse range of spaces.
The project demonstrates KCC Group’s ability to successfully deliver coordinated, technically complex door and access packages for large-scale commercial and innovation facilities. By bringing together architectural ironmongery, automated access, electronic locking, fire-rated glazing and integrated door systems, KCC helped create a building that is safe, compliant, adaptable and built for long-term performance.
