Tuff-X invests in third Super SpacerĀ® line as part of Ā£2m expansion
Respected Lancashire IGU manufacturer Tuff-X Processed Glass has invested in a third Super Spacer application line as part of a wider capital investment worth Ā£2m.
The Prescot-based firm, a loyal Edgetech customer for 15 years, makes extensive use of the companyās celebrated Super Spacer product for conservatory roof glass.
āUnlike IGU manufacturers that focus mainly on windows and doors, at Tuff-X weāre experts in making the unconventionally shaped units that go into conservatory roofs,ā explains Commercial Director Paul Higgins.
āThat includes a lot of triangular units for conservatory gables ā and many spacer products canāt accommodate the acute angles we require.
āThatās one of the key reasons weāve been using Super Spacer for the last 15 years ā its flexible construction means itās more than capable of handling the unorthodox glass shapes that we produce on a daily basis.
āHowever, thatās not the only reason we use Super Spacer. It also offers excellent thermal performance, the aesthetics are really good, and we receive great service from Edgetech.ā
Faced with soaring demand, and finding it harder to maintain the excellent service and quick lead times Tuff-X prides itself on, investing in a third Super Spacer line was the obvious next step.
āThe period since the pandemic has obviously been extremely hectic, but weāve been flat out for the best part of ten years,ā Paul continues.
āThatās why weāve decided to implement an 18-month expansion plan, thatās not only seen us invest in the third line, but also commit to a 30,000 square foot factory extension, and purchase new cutting equipment and other machinery.
āItās a Ā£2m investment overall, and represents our commitment to continuing to offer our customers the very best products, backed by the very best service.ā
In addition to conservatory roofs, Tuff-X has also launched a cutting-edge new rooflight ā Infinity Ecolite, the most energy efficient product of its kind on the market.
āTinted glass defeats the object of fitting a rooflight in the first place,ā Paul explains. āWith Ecolite, weāve come up with a solution ā a product that looks virtually no different to a standard, non-tinted glass unit, but that reflects twice the amount of heat, and conforms to the latest changes to Document O of Building Regulations.ā
Tony Palmer, Edgetechās Head of Sales, comments: āWeāre absolutely delighted to see Tuff-X continuing to thrive and grow using Super Spacer.
āWith their 25-year legacy of excellence, and now significantly expanded manufacturing capacity, weāre excited to support them as they go from strength to strength in the years ahead.ā
For more information, please call 02476 639931 or visit www.edgetechig.co.uk