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The latest Roweldo XL frame welder from Rottler and Rüdiger now makes a Swisspacer warm edge frame in less than 25 seconds with a new robotic speed-up kit. The Roweldo XL is a high-performance fully-automated welding machine designed for large-scale sealed unit makers. It has cut production cycle times by 17% for Italian sealed unit manufacturer Predari Vetri. The new...
Forel recently launched its new IG line – No Limits 9000 – at a recent ‘open house’. The new line is designed for large size formats, and can process insulating glass panels up to 9m x 3.30m. More than 250 guests from more than 30 countries attended the three-day event, which had a special focus on the processing of large...
Sparklike has launched Sparklike Laser Online that allows non-destructive and automated measurement of gas concentration for triple and double glazed insulating glass units, which also works with coated and laminated glass. Sparklike Laser Online device was developed for companies wanting to conduct automated quality control, the company said. The online version is a custom-made solution, where Sparklike delivers measuring components that are integrated directly...
“With growing demands in our market, we needed to bring our older Glaston furnace up to modern standards,” Sanjay Meghani, director at Super Sealed Units in Dunstable, said. “Thanks to the installation done over the Christmas break, we were able to save time – to get up and running quickly at the start of the year. “Today, we are able...
Glaston is involved in Finland’s Midas project, which focuses on artificial intelligence, and is Finland’s first machine learning project in industry. Glaston’s research topic is focused on tempering machine artificial intelligence, aimed at a fully automated tempering furnace. The Midas project continues Glaston’s work in using the opportunities created by digitalisation. Last year, digitalisation was supported by the glass industry...
Promac Group has said it saw high levels of interest and brisk business at this year’s Fensterbau Frontale, which reported record numbers of exhibitors and visitors, including a large UK contingent. Joe Hague, managing director ofPromac Group, said this was reflected in high levels of interest the machinery specialist saw in the latest innovations in machinery platforms on show from...
A Lisec automatic cutting line with loading system was recently installed at Glass 360, a newly formed glass processing company in Queensland, Australia. CEO Phil Norman explains why Lisec was chosen. Glass 360 was conceived to cater for small to medium sized glaziers, requiring a fast and reliable turnaround service. I was aiming to reinvest in our industry and gain...
Lisec has delivered the first laminated glass line with new technology manufactured in Austria Marco Bügler, head of the business unit laminated glass at Lisec, said: “This glass laminating line, which was completely constructed in Austria, provides the starting signal for the next chapter in the business segment laminating. I am delighted and proud that the team here on the...
Balconette has launched the SG12 fully frameless balustrading system. Particularly suitable for balconies, the system is also designed for outdoor applications, such as providing a protective barrier for a decking area or mezzanine. The SG12 fully frameless system doesn’t require posts or handrails. It can be fitted either above or below finished floor level, or an elliptical handrail can be...
With a company name change and a £4 million investment in new machinery and equipment, Euroview Architectural Glass has set out to provide the finest specialized glass available to commercial applications across the UK, the company has announced. A key part of this drive has been the addition of Glaston’s FC500 flat glass tempering furnace with the first iLooK online glass quality measuring system...
2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Morley Glass and Glazing, which is reporting 30% year-on-year growth over the last 12 months. 2017 saw the launch of Morley’s updated website, the opening of its new showroom, and the expansion of its delivery fleet, including four new vans. The business has also introduced several new additions to its product range, including SmartMotion,...
There aren’t many glass companies in the UK that can process glass panels measuring 6m by 2.6m, which is the thought process that took PLG Glass’s managing director Graeme Hawes to the decision to purchase a Vertmax, Intermac’s vertical processing machining centre. “The reasons to purchase the Vertmax are many and varied,” Graeme said, “but mainly it was to give...
The new Lisec SprintCut cuts flat glass automatically and quickly thanks to the state-of-the-art motive power engineering, the company has announced. With linear motive power engineering and the integrated measuring system, the new SprintCut ensures maximum cutting speed and outstanding dynamics. The maximum acceleration is approx. 16m/s² and the maximum speed 310m/min. “Our linear drive has few moving parts, which...
GGR Group has taken delivery of the first two P11104 Vacuum Lifters featuring Intelli-Grip technology. Fresh off the production line featuring serial numbers 0001 and 0002, these Intelli-Grip vacuum lifters are the first P11104 units in the world to be delivered from manufacturer Woods-Powr Grip, based in the USA. GGR Group was also first to receive 10 MRTA8 and MRT4...
A recent customer survey saw glowing praise for Edgetech. The Coventry business routinely approaches a random selection of clients taken from all spending brackets and to ask them a series of questions about their experiences dealing with Edgetech. The company analyses the responses using a measurement system called Net Promoter Score, a management tool used to gauge the loyalty of...
Clayton Glass has launched a new website at www.claytonglass.co.uk, which includes information about #theclaytonglassdifference, an initiative launched in 2017 to help communicate the company’s approach to business. There is a page dedicated to business awards and also one for the National Glass Group of which it is a founder member. Products are covered by category including the IGU side of...
The Glass Machinery Company is now the exclusive agency for Putsch Meniconi vertical saws, and is now the single point of contact for all sales, service and spares in the UK and Ireland. Putsch Meniconi manufactures a leading vertical saw for cutting multi-layered laminated glass, bullet resistant, security and fire glass. The automatic saw cuts in both the horizontal and...
The accurate design of Slenderline’s traditional units means Benchmark regularly completes restoration and replication projects within Kent and East Sussex’s stringent conservation areas. “We have developed a strong relationship with Andy and the team, as two family-run businesses built on similar ethics and quality craftsmanship,” Adrian Mitchell, director of Benchmark Joinery (South East), said. “They supply and fit a great...
Double R Glass & Roofing Systems has launched a new brochure. “Double R is a significantly sized IGU and conservatory roof manufacturer but we’re so busy doing what we do and focusing on customers, we’re not very good at letting people know that,” Ian Sims, managing director of Double R, said. “Hopefully, this new brochure will help us spread the...
Thermoseal Group has launched Chinese Mandarin additions to its Thermobar and Thermoflex warm edge technology multilingual websites. Satellite sites – www.thermobarwarmedge.com and www.thermoflexwarmedge.com – are now hosted in seven languages including: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish and the latest Chinese additions. Both sites host the group’s ‘Warm Comfortable Homes Video’ showcasing the advantages of warm edge technology, as well...