Finning Canada operates a high-traffic service and distribution facility in Calgary supporting mining, logging, and civil industries. At this location, a 24' x 18' sectional overhead door was struck by a delivery truck, causing significant damage that left the door inoperable and created immediate safety and operational risks at the warehouse’s main receiving area.
Finning Canada’s Calgary facility, a key hub for servicing and supplying equipment for mining, logging, and civil industries, faced a major safety and operational emergency when a delivery truck collided with the site’s 24' x 18' sectional overhead door.
Because the receiving door controls access for incoming equipment and deliveries, the damage placed essential workflows at a complete standstill.
As a trusted service partner for multiple Finning locations, Door Systems was contacted immediately for an after-hours emergency response.
Our team arrived within one hour. To safely clear the jammed receiving door and stabilize the opening, technicians:
Given the size, weight, and compromised position of the door, restoring temporary function required advanced technical experience and careful handling.
Once the opening was made safe, we ordered the required replacement sections and scheduled full restoration.
Within four business days, Door Systems returned to:
Door Systems’ rapid response prevented significant downtime and eliminated potential safety hazards. The main receiving door was stabilized and functional again within four hours of the incident, allowing the facility to stay secure and operational while waiting for replacement parts.
By prioritizing fast emergency response and skilled technical execution, Door Systems helped Finning avoid costly shutdowns and keep critical receiving operations moving.