Lincoln fabricator-installer Tradeglaze is now able to manufacture windows and doors to Passivhaus-standards after taking delivery of a new, fully automated Stuga Autoflow-2 MK4 CNC sawing and machining centre.
Production manager Kenny King said: “
“It is widely anticipated that Part L Building Regulations will require far lower U-values windows installed in new homes from 2025. Our forward thinking and focus on innovation means that we will be able to produce ultra energy efficient windows and doors for our customers, way ahead of when new building regulations take effect.
“This new investment also allows us to manufacture brand new window styles in our factory such as flush casement windows which have been rapidly increasing in popularity across both the domestic and commercial markets.”
He explained: “The new, fully automated CNC sawing and machining centre is capable of producing all saw cuts including arrowheads and espags on either side of profile. It will also decrease wastage of profile, meaning we will be able to further reduce our impact on the environment by sending less material for recycling.”
Managing director Jeremy Wetherall said: “We are excited to add yet another high-tech machine to our manufacturing capability. Our teams at Tradeglaze and Jackson Windows pride ourselves on our five-star reputation for the quality of our products as well as the knowledge and expertise of our employees.”
The new Stuga AutoFlow-2 MK4 sawing and machining centre is the fourth addition to the fabricator’s portfolio in the last 12 months, most recently following the CNC machining centre that the company’s Aluminium factory took delivery in February earlier this year.
