Conservatories & Extensions
Growing 15 + year partnership sets ‘ warm edge pioneer ’ apart
» A 15-YEAR PARTNERSHIP between leading warm edge technology pioneer Edgetech , a Quanex company , and Padiham Glass has played a big part in the prominent IGU manufacturer ’ s continued growth .
That ’ s the view of John Spiby , Divisional Director for the Emplas Group and MD of Padiham Glass .
As part of the Emplas Group , Padiham Glass has established itself as a major force in both trade and new build sectors , currently producing over 1,700 units daily with ambitious plans to increase volume by 50 % in the next year .
The relationship with Edgetech began with Padiham Glass initially taking small roles for shaped units before transitioning to full production – and has proved particularly valuable following Padiham ’ s recent investment in a highly automated IGU line to meet growing demand and maintain quality standards .
“ Edgetech ’ s technical team has worked closely with us to implement lean manufacturing processes , improving unit performance and efficiency thanks to the automatic spacer application ,” said John .
“ Branding is also key for us , and Edgetech ’ s strong market presence adds significant value to our proposition . Using Edgetech enables us to offer leading-edge products with leading-edge performance , which is crucial in an industry focused on window energy ratings and U-Values .”
With Edgetech ’ s reliable delivery and quality as a spacer
supplier also scoring highly , John added : “ People , products , and professionalism set Edgetech apart . I have known the team at Edgetech for many years and the expertise they bring , and share is invaluable .”
Tony Palmer , Edgetech ’ s Head of Sales , said : “ Our 35-year track record of supporting IGU manufacturers is built on providing not just outstanding products , but technical expertise and support , and our partnership with Padiham Glass ss the perfect example of our commitment to being more than just a supplier .
“ It ’ s been particularly rewarding to support Padiham ’ s transition to automated Super Spacer application . The results they ’ re achieving validate our belief that automation is key to meeting the increasing demands of the modern IGU market .”
www . edgetechig . co . uk
LATEST INVESTMENT FURTHER STRENGTHENS FABRICATOR ’ S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
» TRADE FABRICATOR Fentrade has reinforced its commitment to quality , service and reliability as part of its 2025 growth strategy with an investment in additional fabrication machinery . The newly-installed Elumatec EP124 Automatic Crimper is now fully operational , enhancing the company ’ s manufacturing capabilities and underlining its focus on excellence .
Chris Reeks , Fentrade ’ s Managing Director , said : “ Part of the strategy for 2025 is to enhance our product offering by building upon our reputation of quality . A key way to do this is to look at various stages of our manufacturing set up and to see how we can mechanise where possible . One of the areas we felt we could improve upon was our sash corner crimping , and we made the decision to invest in an Elumatec EP124 Automatic Crimper .”
Chris notes that the crimper will improve production efficiency because it ’ s easy to adjust and operate and has short changeover times . It will also improve the overall finish of the sash because it produces clean mitre joins and minimises the potential for steps in the corners .
He said : “ Enhancing our production efficiency and elevating product quality allows us to deliver even greater value to our customers , further strengthening our service offering .”
The Elumatec Automatic Crimper will join a number of other Elumatec machines in Fentrade ’ s manufacturing setup . Chris said : “ We value the reliability of Elumatec machines . They help us to ensure the only machine downtime we have is through planned maintenance , not breakdowns . It means we can be the supplier our customers can depend on .”
Chris also praised Elumatec ’ s approach , saying : “ Working with Elumatec is always hassle-free , for example with this latest machine the whole journey from initial conversation to order and delivery has taken less than three weeks . We ’ re delighted to have executed a key element of our 2025 strategy so early in the year .”
Fentrade has built its name on being the fabricator that ’ s committed to superior quality and results . Its investment in the Elumatec EP124 Automatic Crimper demonstrates that commitment is as strong as ever .
www . fentradealuminium . co . uk
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