Lincoln PVCu and aluminium fabricator Tradeglaze has invested a six-figure sum in a new CNC machining centre for its aluminium factory.
The new Emmegi Phantomatic X4’ CNC machining centre is the fourth addition to the fabricator’s portfolio in the past 12 months, after a new glass table, a spacer bar cutting machine and a double mitre saw for its uPVC and glass factories.
Group managing director Jeremy Wetherall explained: “Our customers are asking for more foil, more flush, more aluminium and lower U-values. To answer that demand we have upgraded several of our machines. The market is challenging for businesses and research shows that construction is one of the hardest hit.”
He added: “The next step is a new CNC machine for our uPVC factory. We aim to be able to produce windows and doors for buildings that are ‘zero carbon ready’ well ahead of the building regs changes expected in 2025.”
