Thermoseal Group Ramps Up its Warm Edge Production and Increases its IG Component Stockholding

Following the purchase of its new 2-acre warm edge production site in Wigan, Thermoseal Group has invested significant additional funds in the extensive reconstruction of the building to accommodate a raft of new equipment to further automate and increase its Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacer production capacity.

The new site on Challenge Way, Martland Park in Wigan, which is a stones-throw from Thermoseal Group’s other main manufacturing and warehouse sites, will now be the Group’s ‘Centre for Innovation and Manufacturing’. With BREXIT imminent, it has also become a primary site to house increased stockholding of raw materials and finished goods. The Group now operates from over 400,000 sq. ft. across its 4 UK locations.

Thermoseal Group’s Managing Director, Gwain Paterson, tells: “This Challenge Way site is an exciting development for us, not just in allowing for increased production and stockholding capacity, but also for expansion of our Technical Centre and EN1279 test facilities. The site also has room for further expansion and has been designed to provide the best environment for our staff.

“With two new laboratories and a variety of additional test rooms kitted out with the latest equipment for developing a wide range of IG products to EN1279 requirements, our Technical Team have everything they need to ensure we supply the best products at the highest quality standards every time.

“In addition, there are a number of meeting rooms and space and facilities for the comfort and convenience of our team, including larger canteens, locker rooms and showers.

“In conjunction with the purchase of this new building, we have also taken on a new Production Manager Mauro Asciona to oversee Thermoflex Production, as well as additional warm edge production staff. We have also invested in equipment which will considerably increase Thermoflex production capacity. In line with this, we have purchased additional technology to automate and streamline our processes and further improve quality.

“Thermobar production equipment and processes have also seen significant investment to further increase capacity and automate the complete production process. The first automatic line will be installed in January 2021.

“It’s been a difficult year and with BREXIT rapidly approaching I’m sure there are some further challenges on the horizon for everyone, but please be assured that we are doing everything we can to maintain continuity of supply to the UK market, as well as to our growing list of export customers whilst increasing our capacity to meet future demand.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of those members of our team involved in the renovation of the new building and who are currently undertaking the mammoth task of setting up operations at the new site. I’d also like to thank the rest of the team for their hard work and commitment in continuing to strive to meet and exceed customer requirements throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, I would like to thank our valued customers for their help and understanding regarding delivery schedules as the increased demand has led to slightly longer delivery dates for some stock items.

“It’s good to see that there is a vaccine is on the horizon bringing a light at the end of the tunnel where some element of normality can resume.”

Thermoseal Group supplies over 2,500 IG Components and a wide range of IG manufacturing machinery. Contact 0845 331 3950 or Intl: +44 (0) 121 331 3950. Alternatively, visit www.thermosealgroup.com or e-mail sales@thermosealgroup.com

Thermoseal Group
Gavin Way
Nexus Point
Off Holford Drive
Birmingham
B6 7AF

2) Thermoseal Group Limited is - Dedicated to Insulated Glass. It is the largest specialist insulated glass (IG) component manufacturer and distributor in the UK, supplying over 2,500 IG components including the largest combined sales volume of spacer bar sold into the UK market. The Group also supplies a wide range of glass manufacturing machinery produced by its expert engineering team with the skills and facilities to design and build machinery tailor-made to customer requirements. With over 40 years of experience working in the window industry, the Group has invested in excess of £5 million to turn its hand to large scale manufacturing of warm edge spacers (both flexible and rigid), as well as injection moulding bespoke fittings in-house. Perma Led adhesive lead strip is also manufactured in-house.

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Editors Notes:
1) As published in the ninth annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table, Thermoseal Group, has been ranked no.41 in the league of businesses with fastest-growing international sales.

Our accolades have been coming in thick and fast over the past couple of years, including: the latest Glass and Glazing Industry’s prestigious G18 Award for ‘Customer Care Initiative of the Year’. This followed the G-Awards ‘Derek Bonnard Award for Excellence 2017' for service to the industry; our prided Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2017; our prestigious 'Amazon Growing Business Award - Export Champion of the Year'; the 'Wigan Business Award for Export', and the EEF Future Manufacturing Award for the North West Region for Export. Prior to this we also won the award for ‘Component Supplier of the Year’ two years in a row, as well as the G-Award for ‘Training and Development Initiative of the Year the previous year.

It was also a great achievement to be shortlisted for various other awards including: the Wigan Business Award for Apprenticeship of the Year', the EEF National Future Manufacturing Award for Export and the Insider International Trade Award for Emerging Exporter.

2) Thermoseal Group Limited is - Dedicated to Insulated Glass. It is the largest specialist insulated glass (IG) component manufacturer and distributor in the UK, supplying over 2,500 IG components including the largest combined sales volume of spacer bar sold into the UK market. The Group also supplies a wide range of glass manufacturing machinery produced by its expert engineering team with the skills and facilities to design and build machinery tailor-made to customer requirements. With over 40 years of experience working in the window industry, the Group has invested in excess of £5 million to turn its hand to large scale manufacturing of warm edge spacers (both flexible and rigid), as well as injection moulding bespoke fittings in-house. Perma Led adhesive lead strip is also manufactured in-house.

Thermoseal Group now has its own Innovation Centre dedicated to developing and testing high quality thermally efficient and IG manufacturer-focused products. It is the only UK IG component supplier with its own EN1279 testing facility.

As a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and Bundesverband Flachglas (BF), Thermoseal Group is dedicated to helping to improving standards and helping to shape the future of the insulated glass industry.
Dedicated UK teams provide a bespoke service from local depots nationwide. European sales are directed through the Group’s European sales team, as well as a worldwide network of sales agents.
www.thermosealgroup.com is a fully interactive website with mobile platform providing downloadable product information, catalogues, industry information and an online enquiry and service support facility.
3) Insulated Glass Components supplied by Thermoseal Group include: Spacer Bar and Accessories (Thermobar Warm Edge, Thermoflex Warm Edge; Aluminium, and Steel); Gas fittings; Georgian Bar and Accessories; Molecular Sieve Desiccant; Decorative Lead, Bevels, Films and Accessories, as well as Sealants and Integrated Blinds (residential and commercial). Glass machinery includes: Gas filling machines, hot melt extruders, edge deletion machines, production lines and most other equipment for sealed unit manufacturing.
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