Manufacturing Today Issue - 233 Feb 2025 | Page 116

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“ We also have a good number of repeat processes , such as glass lamination lines and glass bending lines . These tend to be more standardized from customer to customer . However , we try not to pigeonhole our clients and instead work collaboratively to find the perfect solution for each one . In addition to the glass and textile industries , we also do a significant amount of work in the plastic , metal , and food sectors .”
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Derek then explains the factors that have contributed to the company ’ s longevity and success : “ One of the things we hear time and again from our customers is that the equipment we provide works straight away and is built to last . Electric infrared heating technology typically requires little maintenance ; we even have customers using equipment from the 1980s that is still operational . The longlasting nature of our products is a major factor in the company ’ s longevity . Additionally , we have been deeply involved in the glass industry association , in the production of publications and have also attended the trade show for over 35 years . As a result , we have established great recognition within the sector , and most major glass manufacturers in the US have purchased our equipment at some point .”
Derek highlights how , even in an industry with a relatively stable technological base , innovation is a key contributing factor to the company ’ s success : “ The core technology of infrared heaters themselves hasn ’ t changed in decades . No single company has a cuttingedge heater that others don ’ t also have access to . The real innovation lies in how the heater is utilized .
“ This is where our lab is especially valuable . We ’ ll take something we ’ ve never encountered before and mathematically calculate the precise amount of heat needed to achieve the desired outcome . Then it ’ s a matter of factoring in the customer ’ s desired speed , the thickness of the product , and its
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