Clearview 230 - January 2021 | Page 78

MACHINERY

‘ SEEING IT THROUGH ’ WITH DATA-DRIVEN OPTIMISATION

» GLASTON HAS NOW strengthened its commitment to being the innovative technology leader and enabling its customers to realize their highest ambitions in glass . This means Glaston is delivering on its promise of enabling to build a better tomorrow through safer , smarter and more energy-efficient glass solutions .
Glaston ’ s acting CEO Sasu Koivumäki , comments : “ The new Glaston is built on two central pillars . The first is our modern technical expertise . We are highly innovative , strong in IoT and data-driven optimisation . This allows us to lead the way by providing the most advanced technological solutions for both machines and services .”
Over the decades , Glaston has earned an unmatched reputation for understanding the challenges that glass processors face as markets evolve over time . New developments in automation , optimisation and digitalization are always pursued with the customer in mind – and implemented to provide improved productivity and greater efficiency .
These two pillars differentiate Glaston and are the source of Glaston ’ s delivery of greater value to glass processors , allowing them to stand out in their own chosen markets .
The new era of “ Seeing it through ” expands the breadth of Glaston ’ s earlier brand promise . Today , this promise includes continued development , constant renewal – ongoing commitment to customer success . “ Seeing it through ” also extends the opportunities for Glaston to build long-lasting partnerships and steadfast trust with customers .
The new Glaston has a long history and rich heritage in technological innovation . The company aims to accelerate the development of game-changing innovations and emerging glass technologies by joining forces with others , aligning our capabilities with strong partnerships .
As a technology leader , Glaston will be actively shaping the glass processing industry and taking the lead in defining its future , especially by supporting energy efficiency and combating climate change .
“ We see glass as a way for the world to create a smarter , more efficient and sustainable transformation . The new brand and its story embody all that Glaston delivers to customers to help make this a reality ,” concludes Sasu Koivumäki .
www . glaston . net

WINDOW FABRICATOR ‘ SAW ’ THE FUTURE , AND IT ’ S LOOKING BRIGHT

Trade and retail fabricator Bedfordshire Windows has just invested in a new TT405 Double Mitre Saw from machinery experts , Haffner Murat .
» TOM PITTS , DIRECTOR at Bedfordshire Windows , said : “ We saw a dramatic uplift in sales following the first lockdown and we needed to upscale our production fast . Automation gives us the ability to do this quickly and easily . The TT405 Double Mitre Saw automates profile cutting and gives us the speed we needed .”
The machine is the second Bedfordshire has purchased from Haffner Murat . Last year ,
the company invested in a FOM Industrie Adir C CNC Machining Centre to help meet growing demand for its aluminium bifolding doors . Tom said : “ We knew from our experiences dealing with Haffner last year that we could trust their ability to meet all our requirements when we needed new machinery this year .”
Bedfordshire Windows is a company going from strength to strength . Production has
trebled in 2020 and it has taken on an additional 17 members of staff . It currently supplies trade customers within a 50-mile radius of its Kempston base and has plans to expand further . As well as investment in automation machinery , the company has moved into a new 7,000 sq ft manufacturing plant .
The company ’ s growth is showing no signs of slowing down and it will be investing in another two new machines from Haffner
Murat in the coming months . Tom commented : “ Quality matters and when you find a supplier you know and trust , it pays to stick with them .”
With a healthy order book going into the New Year , the future is looking bright for Bedfordshire Windows . And that ’ s especially true with Haffner Murat as its reliable machinery supplier .
www . haffnermurat . com
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