HOW WE BUILD

MORE THAN
FABRICATION.
ENGINEERED
ENTRANCES.

At SHAPO, we approach our products as engineered systems — designed with purpose, developed with precision and built for real-world performance.

OUR ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY

Design. Function. Reality.

Good design is only the beginning. We combine architectural design with structural thinking, practical manufacturing methods and real-world performance requirements to create entrance solutions that work — today and tomorrow.

Design

Architectural forms developed with purpose.

Materials

Carefully selected for strength, durability and finish quality.

Engineering

Structural thinking for real-world performance.

Results

Entrance solutions that add value to your property.

HOW A SHAPO GATE IS BUILT

Engineering you can see — and some you can't.

Every Horizon H1 follows the same construction principles, whatever its size.

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Dashed lines: internal vertical supports, hidden behind the slats.

  1. 1

    Radiused frame corners

    A rigid rectangular steel frame with softened corners — the Horizon signature.

  2. 2

    Horizontal slats

    Evenly spaced for clean lines and balanced privacy.

  3. 3

    Internal vertical supports

    Integrated inside the gate, not on show. On large gates, structural support always comes before looks.

  4. 4

    Primer + controlled spray finish

    Prepared, primed and evenly sprayed for uniform coverage without runs, sags or drop lines.

  5. 5

    Heavy-duty wheel system

    Smooth sliding movement on a ground track. Automation ready (motor supplied separately).

  6. 6

    Matching pedestrian gate

    Optional, in the same frame and slat design.

The SHAPO Process

Six simple steps. A superior result.

01

Consult

We take the time to understand your property, requirements and goals.

02

Design

We develop the design based on your needs and evaluate it against engineering requirements.

03

Quote

You receive a clear and detailed quotation with design visuals and specifications.

04

Manufacture

Your approved design enters production using controlled manufacturing processes.

05

Finish

Each gate is properly prepared, primed and finished with a controlled spray-painting system.

06

Install & Handover

Our team professionally installs your gate and conducts a final inspection before handover.

OUR FINISHING STANDARD

A finish that endures.

Every SHAPO gate is properly prepared and primed before the application of its final paint coat. We use a controlled spray-painting system to ensure a uniform, durable and high-quality finish.

Surface Preparation

Primer

Controlled Spray Painting

Inspection

NO RUNS  ·  NO DROP LINES  ·  NO SAGGING  ·  NO UNEVEN COVERAGE  ·  NO VISIBLE DEFECTS

QUALITY IN EVERY LAYER.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Built to get better.

We continuously refine our designs, materials and manufacturing processes as we learn from real-world performance and customer feedback. Engineering is a journey, not a destination.

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FROM OUR WORKSHOP

Horizon gates in production.

Frames welded, slats fitted and the gate checked before it goes for preparation, priming and its controlled spray finish.

Horizon slat gate frame being fabricated in the SHAPO workshop Fabricated Horizon slat gate ready for finishing
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Discuss your project with our team.

Whether you're a homeowner, developer or business, we'd love to work with you.

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