Hart Door Systems in Westerhope is a key part of Heathrow’s nationwide supply chain and has been celebrated at an event in MakeUK’s headquarters in Westminster. The business supports Heathrow in welcoming more than 80 million passengers and £200bn of trade every year.

Heathrow and MakeUK are partnering to showcase the businesses up and down the country that power the UK’s only hub airport. Thanks to the expertise in its nationwide supply chain, the airport is truly ‘Made in the UK’.

Hart Door Systems from Newcastle have been working with Heathrow since 1984 and now have installed more than 300 doors across the entire airport, varying from pedestrian to specialist fire and safety doors, in areas from check-in desks to the London Underground links.

John Loftus Export Manager at Hart Door Systems, said: “We have been a supplier to Heathrow for 41 years, providing the airport with a huge range of doors in different areas.

“Working with Heathrow is great and is a fantastic reference to have as we look to expand our network.”

Heathrow’s Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer, Nigel Milton, said: “The UK’s Gateway to Growth is a national effort. Small businesses up and down the country are vital to enable Heathrow to connect all of the UK to global markets.