Help your customers close the gaps before winter closes in.
Everything from this quarter’s winter readiness campaign, in one place: talking points, a checklist, retrofit options, and what to say before the year‑end deadline.
Is your customer’s dock ready for winter?
Most facility managers don’t think about dock conditions until the first cold front hits, and by then, they’re calling around for a fast fix instead of planning ahead. A few questions open the door.
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Would they know if a dock seal was cracked, compressed, or letting in a draft right now?
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Are there gaps at the bumpers, curb angles, or pit levelers on their dock?
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Has it been more than a year since their dock equipment was inspected?
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Do they have a plan, or a budget, for winter dock upgrades this year?
Dock seals and shelters that cut energy costs
A worn dock seal doesn’t just let in a draft, it lets the energy bill climb all winter long. It’s a relatively small upgrade with an easy‑to‑explain payback, backed by Nova’s dock seal and shelter line.
A wide range of seals and shelters sized to the door opening, dock height, and driveway grade.
Foam‑filled head and side pads for a tight, energy‑efficient seal around the trailer.
Door Fangs and Bottome Seals to close the smaller gaps that add up to real heat loss.
Mag-Seal to close the gap between the leveler and pit wall while the leveler is in use.
The cold‑weather dock maintenance checklist
Winter downtime at the dock is almost always preventable, if someone catches the warning signs early enough.
Upgrade before winter hits: retrofit options
When a checklist turns up a problem, a retrofit is often the faster, easier close, with no full replacement required. These retrofit accessories fix the most common winter weak points quickly and at a lower price point, making them an easier yes for your customer and a faster close for you.
ForeverSeal
Replace worn dock seal covers without replacing the entire seal assembly.
Bottom Seals
Fills the gap between the overhead dock door and the floor to prevent environmental and pest issues.
Door Fangs
Foam-filled wedge that closes the gap between the overhead door, leveler, and pit wall.
Dock Stuffers
Blocks the gap between the bumper and dock seal.
Dock Leveler Curtains
Adds pit sealing to an existing leveler that was never fully weatherized.
Seal & Shelter Refits
Seals and shelters are custom built to the customer’s existing door opening and dock configuration.
Faster turnaround than a full equipment swap.
An easier yes for budget‑conscious customers.
Quotes directly against checklist findings.
Note: ForeverSeal, Bottom Seals, Door Fangs, Bottom Seals, Dock Stuffers, and Dock Leveler Curtains are sold as retrofit accessories; seal and shelter refits are available from Nova’s core seal/shelter line. Confirm exact fit with your representative before quoting.
Don’t let the calendar close the sale for you.
If a customer’s facility budget resets every January, dollars left unspent at year‑end are dollars they don’t get back. And dock equipment isn’t shipped overnight, orders placed by the end of October are prioritized for delivery before year‑end.
Get your customers winter‑ready, and your Q4 orders locked in.
Talk to your Nova rep.