Ballinspittle National School

At A Glance

Client: Wesco Windows
Location: Cork, Ireland
Industry: Education
Key Products/Services: Eco Schulte ETS 73 Automatic Swing Operator with full safety sensors & finger guards
Outcome: The installation of the swing door operators and access control system provided Ballinspittle National School with safe, efficient, and fully accessible entry points. 

About This Project 

Ballinspittle National School, located just outside Kinsale in Co. Cork, is a growing primary school serving an expanding local community, with a major redevelopment project currently underway to replace the older building with a modern, purpose-built facility. Designed to accommodate increasing pupil numbers and enhanced educational needs, the new school will include additional classrooms and dedicated SEN spaces, offering a more accessible and future-focused learning environment. 

Client Background 

Wesco Windows is a leading Irish supplier of premium window and door solutions, trusted for both residential and commercial projects. Known for their high-quality, bespoke products and commitment to durability and energy efficiency, Wesco works closely with contractors and developers to deliver tailored solutions that meet modern building standards. For the new Ballinspittle National School project, Wesco engaged MF Services to integrate automated swing door systems, ensuring safe, accessible, and efficient entry points that complement the school’s modern design.

The Challenge

The redevelopment of Ballinspittle National School presented a unique set of challenges, including ensuring safe and easy access for a growing number of pupils, staff, and visitors, as well as meeting modern accessibility standards. The school required reliable, durable access solutions that could handle high traffic while seamlessly integrating with the new building’s layout and design. Coordinating the installation of automated swing doors operator within a busy construction schedule also demanded close collaboration between all project partners.

Key Objectives & Goals

The key objectives for the project were to provide the school with safe, accessible, and efficient entry points while ensuring the swing door systems were durable and suitable for high-traffic use. The doors need to comply with modern accessibility standards and integrate with the building’s new design

Products and Services Delivered by MF Services

These Products Included

Eco Schulte ETS 73 Swing door operator with full safety sensors & finger guards

Why These Products Were Chosen

For the Ballinspittle National School project, the ECO ETS 73 swing door operator was selected for its ideal combination of reliability and safety for a high-traffic school environment. Its built-in safety features, including full safety sensors, finger guards, automatic closing control, and adjustable damping, ensure safe, controlled movement for both students and staff. Additional features such as “Push & Go,” low-energy mode, and wind-load compensation make the system flexible, user-friendly, and fully compliant with accessibility standards, providing the school with a future-proof automated door solution

Project Implementation

Execution & Coordination

Wesco Windows engaged MF Services to install the swing door operators and access control system at Ballinspittle National School. Our team carried out a detailed on-site survey and met with the site foreman to review the project requirements. We discussed the wiring, prepared a technical submittal for the installation, and submitted it for approval by the project architect to ensure all requirements and regulations were fully met. Once approved, the product was ordered and prepared for installation.

On-Site Collaboration 

MF Services supplied, installed, and fitted the ECO ETS 73 swing door operators and access control system. Once the products arrived on site, our engineers completed the installation in a single day, ensuring minimal disruption to the ongoing construction. The project took place in August 2025 and was executed with careful coordination between MF Services, Wesco Windows, the site team, and the architect to ensure a seamless, compliant installation. 

Key Results 

The installation of the ECO ETS 73 swing door operators at Ballinspittle National School successfully met the project’s objectives, providing a safe, accessible, and efficient entry solution for the modernised facility.The doors’ robust design and high-capacity operation ensure long-term reliability, while the full safety sensors and finger guards deliver enhanced protection for all users. The system’s energy-efficient and low-maintenance operation also supports the school’s sustainability goals, offering a durable and future-proof solution that complements the overall design and functionality of the new building.

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Client Testimonial

“MF Services have been an exceptional partner to Wesco Windows Ltd. Their technical expertise, strong communication, and consistent reliability make them a standout provider of door automation services. Every project is handled with professionalism and efficiency, giving us complete confidence in the performance and safety of our Window & Door Systems. MF Services continue to exceed expectations.”

Luke McCarthy,

Wesco Windows, Cork