Growing 15+ year partnership sets Edgetech apart says Padiham Glass

A 15-year partnership between leading warm edge technology pioneer Edgetech, a Quanex company, and Padiham Glass has played a big part in the prominent IGU manufacturer’s continued growth.  That’s the view of John Spiby, Divisional Director for the Emplas Group and MD of Padiham Glass.

As part of the Emplas Group, Padiham Glass has established itself as a major force in both trade and new build sectors, currently producing over 1,700 units daily with ambitious plans to increase volume by 50% in the next year. 

The relationship with Edgetech began with Padiham Glass initially taking small roles for shaped units before transitioning to full production – and has proved particularly valuable following Padiham’s recent investment in a highly automated IGU line to meet growing demand and maintain quality standards.

“Edgetech’s technical team has worked closely with us to implement lean manufacturing processes, improving unit performance and efficiency thanks to the automatic spacer application,” said John. “Branding is also key for us, and Edgetech’s strong market presence adds significant value to our proposition. Using Edgetech enables us to offer leading-edge products with leading-edge performance, which is crucial in an industry focused on window energy ratings and U-Values.”

With Edgetech’s reliable delivery and quality as a spacer supplier also scoring highly, John added:  “People, products, and professionalism set Edgetech apart. I have known the team at Edgetech for many years and the expertise they bring, and share is invaluable.” 

Tony Palmer, Edgetech’s Head of Sales, said: “Our 35-year track record of supporting IGU manufacturers is built on providing not just outstanding products, but technical expertise and support, and our partnership with Padiham is the perfect example of our commitment to being more than just a supplier.  It’s been particularly rewarding to support Padiham’s transition to automated Super Spacer application. The results they’re achieving validate our belief that automation is key to meeting the increasing demands of the modern IGU market.”