The Far North Queensland Aviation Museum (FNQAM), a fully volunteer-run community organisation, required durable, industrial-grade doors that could withstand the demanding conditions of an aviation facility in rural North Queensland. After an extensive comparison, the museum selected Larnec as their preferred door supplier — prioritising reliability, installation efficiency, and long-term performance.
Operating in a high-humidity, high-dust environment, FNQAM needed a door solution that could cope with harsh conditions while maintaining a professional appearance.
After reviewing several options, Larnec stood out for key reasons:
FNQAM described their experience with Larnec as consistently positive.
The museum noted that Larnec’s team remained supportive, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process
The installation process was smooth — a key success factor for a volunteer-operated organisation.
Since being installed, the doors have:
Brendan emphasised that the doors have enhanced both the functionality and the appearance of the museum’s workshop spaces.
"Our experience with the Larnec team has been excellent. Communicationwas clear throughout the process, and they were very supportive inhelping us identify the right product for our needs. Delivery was prompt, and the team was accommodating given the logistics of working in regional Queensland"
Our fully metal-clad door is the perfect personal access (PA) door for the industrial/commercial sector. It can be used within brickwork, steel and timber stud, and concrete panel structures.
On request, we can accessorize this door with perimeter door seals and threshold plates to effectively contain issues with weather and dust penetration. The low profile ensures accessibility for people with disabilities.
Available in the complete Classic & Contemporary ranges of COLORBOND steel colours, with a standard door size of 2040mm x 820mm, with 920mm and 1100mm available. Custom sizing is available.
Braith from Meca Projects expressed his satisfaction with the project outcomes:
"I was amazed at how quick and effortless the installation was."
The pre-hung design and pre-prepped features of the 100.TP doors significantly streamlined the installation process, enabling the team to complete the job ahead of schedule.
Braith also highlighted the exceptional service provided by Larnec’s representative, Martin King: "The experience was unreal. Martin frequently answers my calls and is always ready to help me out with any issues."
The collaboration between Meca Projects and Larnec exemplifies how the right products and customer service can lead to outstanding project outcomes. By choosing Larnec’s 100.TP Personal Access Doors, Meca Projects not only enhanced the efficiency of their installation process but also upheld their commitment to delivering high-quality craftsmanship.
The Far North Queensland Aviation Museum is a 100% volunteer-operated, community-led organisation dedicated to preserving and telling the untold stories of aviation over the last century.
The museum highlights pioneering sectors such as:
Beyond historical preservation, the museum provides hands-on learning opportunities for young people in:
Under the guidance of experienced mentors, FNQAM plays a vital role in keeping aviation heritage alive while fostering the next generation of skilled contributors.
Larnec designs and manufactures wall hatches and vents for a vast range of industries. We’ve got all your business needs covered.
Our wall hatches are suitable for farm and shearing sheds, shipping container modifications, and canteen serving hatches. Our fixed vents can be installed for industrial building walls, shed and garage walls, and factory walls.
The Larnec team can recommend hatches and vents to suit your unique business needs. And if none of our models fit your situation, we’ll custom design and build hatches and vents that do.
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