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“ We opted to embrace automation because we ’ d realised

IGU manufacturers Sapphire Glass Merchants have enjoyed we were reaching the limits of after investing in automated what we could achieve doing Super Spacer ® application things the traditional way ,” technology . comments Managing Director

At the end of 2021 , the Stefan O ’ Meara . Hinckley-based firm acquired a “ We ’ d always prided ourselves refurbished automated line to on quality , but maintaining

those high standards while keeping up with demand was proving increasingly difficult .

“ In that respect , investing in automation has been an absolute positive . Now we ’ re able to produce 500-600 units a shift just on the line alone .

“ It ’ s also allowed us to focus our resources on other areas . One of our specialities has always been slimline heritage units . Before automation , we were producing 1,000 a week - now we have more time to exceed our targets .”

The firm ’ s choice to invest in a refurbished line has let it embrace automation while also upgrading other areas of its operation .

“ We ’ ve been able to extend our main building , and bring in a new software system that ’ s revolutionising the way we operate , as well as implementing barcode tracking right across the business .

“ The refurbished machine , the extension , and the software investment cost less money combined than a new machine would .”

Best of all , the newly automated Sapphire Glass Merchants has proved a hit with customers , and brought a raft of new enquiries .

“ Both our existing customers and new prospects have been extremely impressed with the new line ,” Stefan continues . “ Everyone wants to come and see it in operation , and we ’ ve gained positive steps to reduce our carbon footprint directly off the back of our investment in automation .

Ian Pickard , Sapphire ’ s Director of Operations , concludes : “ All in all , it ’ s been a fantastic boost for our business . I ’ d highly recommend it to any IGU manufacturer looking to grow .”

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