At our manufacturers their window profile stillages are kept inside the factory for over 24 hours before they start manufacturing, so that the profile is cut at room temperature, producing a better weld quality. Their batching systems are administered by the main Production Office and supplied by disc to the main machining centres. Once the profile is cut, it then moves to one of the preparation centres where handle holes, drainage/equalisation and reverse butt welds are machined prior to the main welding process.
As with most modern day factories it is computer technology driven but with a high level of checking and effective quality monitoring. Each day starts with a production meeting so that each section manager knows what is expected of his team that day.
All the computerised four head welders are managed by employees who have been working for the company for a long time. Their sawyers, welders and fabricators are experienced teams of people who really care about the products they manufacture and constantly monitor the quality at every stage. On the completion of the welding process, the frames move down the lines to computerised corner cleaning. After this process the beads are precision cut and inserted; ready for quality inspection at the end of the lines. Once these checks are completed, every item is issued with a quality control sticker before going out to us at Sunbeam Windows Ltd.
The factory is impressive with significant investment made in modern machinery, which fabricates high security products of a consistently high standard. Our manufacturers have a multi-skilled work force who are well motivated and trained. Each of their manufacturing cells adhere to stringent quality standards.
The criteria laid down in their ISO 9002 manuals are vigorously applied and they are constantly challenging and reviewing the manufacturing systems to ensure they meet the ever changing needs of the customer. All their systems are independently tested and audited by the British Standards Institute.
Many of the production staff have been working for the company for a very long time. This is testament to the efforts made to train employees properly and to also look after their interests in providing internal promotion opportunities. It’s a team environment which promotes best practice and a world class manufacturing platform.
