Emplas acquires Padiham Glass
15th May 2018

Emplas today announced the acquisition Lancashire-based IGU and glass processing business, Padiham Glass for an undisclosed sum and with immediate effect.

Emplas managing director Ryan Johnson, said: “With significant changes in the glass sector and continued consolidation in the IGU supply chain, we have taken the strategic decision to acquire Padiham Glass. This will give Emplas greater control of our IGU supply and means that we will be able to not only guarantee the integrity of our own supply chain but also that of its existing customers.”

The move also means that all glazed units supplied by Emplas move to Saint-Gobain’s Planitherm range with immediate effect.

Padiham Glass, which manufactures more than 10,000 IGUs a week, will continue to be run by its existing management team led by its managing director and sales director Anthony and Wes Clarkson.

Ryan Johnson continued: “Our decision to secure and invest in our own IGU supply chain will also directly benefit those installers and fabricators who already buy from Padiham Glass as the business now has a far stronger financial infrastructure and will benefit from being part of the larger Emplas group of businesses.”

Padiham also offers fire rated IGUs and an extensive range of painted glass, while it has its own toughening, heat soaking and laminate cutting lines.

Wes Clarkson said: “Emplas has a fantastic reputation for quality, customer service, support and innovation within the glazing industry. Most importantly, however, Emplas is a family-owned and run business and shares our values and vision for long-term investment and growth.”

Picture: Ryan Johnson
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