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New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2016/08/31/morley-glass-invests-in-automated-technology-to-improve-production-capacity/

Morley Glass Invests in Automated Technology to Improve Production Capacity

Morley Glass & Glazing has installed an automated 58-metre long sealed unit production line as part of its £1m move to new premises.

The company’s new 46,000 sq ft premises in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is the world’s largest dedicated factory for manufacturing ScreenLine® integral blinds into insulating glass units.

Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing said: “The new premises give us the opportunity to design the space in exactly the way that we need it to be.  It will be a bespoke integral blinds manufacturing facility. We’re investing in the latest automated technology with a new Best Makina fully automatic sealed unit assembly line, which is less labour intensive, improves the efficiency of our production line and enhances the quality of the finished product. It’s capable of producing 3m x 2.5m sealed units and the automation means that there is less handling of the glass – and therefore less potential for damage.

Arriving in Leeds with a vehicle escort from Turkey, the new machine was packaged in three huge containers and installed by six engineers in just one week. Ian added: “It is a very robust machine and the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. It has an automated gas press and robot gun that utilises three different types of sealants: hot melt for traditional sealed units, silicone sealed for structural glazing and Kommerling GD115 polysulphide for fire-glass as well as being used as our primary sealant for sealed units. With using Best Makina they have a philosophy that one size doesn’t fit all, and have made the complete line tailored to suit our needs. The machinery also comes with a two-year warranty.

“The three tonne washing machine even recycles its final rinse water, which is used to clean the brushes in a pre-wash cycle, helping to maintain the machine’s components, keeping it clean and free of debris, and ensuring the quality of the finished products.

“The new premises also give us the space to increase our product range. We’ll soon be launching fire-rated Uni-Blinds® as well as a home automation interface that enables window and door installers to easily incorporate motorised integral blinds within home automation systems.

“And to complement our exclusive S159 (equivalent to RAL7016) anthracite grey colour we also have another exclusive product coming out. The SL16C blind system (24mm over all DGU) is available in three colours. These new product developments who how we are continually striving to satisfy the market demands for integral blind systems.”

Morley Glass has achieved 30% year-on-year growth as demand continues to increase for its Uni-Blind® sealed units with ScreenLine® blinds inside, and this growth is set to continue.

The Uni-Blinds® range provides the widest choice of integral blinds in double and triple glazed units, with all manual, solar and motorised versions available in the industry’s shortest lead-time of 10 days from 10am any Friday.

Morley Glass & Glazing provides unrivalled technical support for Uni-Blinds® customers too, being the only UK supplier of integral blinds to have dedicated customer support engineers on the road. It also stocks the largest range of ScreenLine® system spare parts in Europe with the enlarged factory enabling it to stock £750,000 of Screenline® components with most parts supplied within 24 hours.

New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2015/08/12/morley-glass-redirects-deliveries-during-calais-disruption/

Morley Glass Redirects Deliveries During Calais Disruption

A six lorry pile-up on the Germany autobahn and major delays as migrants attempt to get to Britain via Calais are not enough to prevent Morley Glass & Glazing from delivering its Italian-manufactured ScreenLine® integral blind systems to customers on time.

Morley Glass & Glazing is the UK’s biggest ScreenLine® integral blinds supplier and has employed an alternative haulier to by-pass Calais and travel from Italy via Holland to enter the UK at ports in Hull.

Ian Short, managing director at Morley Glass & Glazing said: “We work closely with ScreenLine® manufacturer Pellini, whose factory is in Milan, and have taken swift action to ensure there are minimal delays to customer orders of Uni-Blinds® our market-leading integral blinds system built with ScreenLine® inside.

“We’re extremely proud of our reputation for excellent customer service and we are determined to make sure that issues in mainland Europe have minimum impact.”

Morley Glass & Glazing manufacturers a wide range of manual and electrically operated Uni-Blinds® integral blinds to customers throughout the UK. The combination of high quality ScreenLine® systems inside and a production capability to offer 10 day lead-times, plus the largest range of ScreenLine® spares in the country, keeps the firm at the top of customer approval ratings.

New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2015/07/30/first-apprentice-for-morley-glass-glazing/

First Apprentice For Morley Glass & Glazing

Sealed unit manufacturer and Uni-Blinds® integral blind supplier Morley Glass and Glazing, has appointed its first apprentice who is studying towards an NVQ level 3 in glass processing.

The Leeds-based company which employs 50 staff is supporting 17 year old Kieron Buchan, who plans to achieve a Business Management Degree, after completing his two year apprenticeship programme.

Kieron Buchan is working towards his qualification at Morley Glass’s busy factory and is learning all areas of glass processing including cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing products. The apprenticeship is run by North Lancs Training Group.

Keiron said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work with such a successful business, and one that is willing to invest in my future. I appreciate that I’ve got a lot to learn but it’s an exciting environment and I feel I have a great future ahead of me. There’s a huge commitment to quality and service throughout all areas of the business, so I’m in the best place – and will learn from the best.”

Morley Glass & Glazing manufacturers a wide range of manual and electrically operated Uni-Blinds® integral blinds to customers throughout the UK. The combination of high quality ScreenLine® systems inside and a production capability to offer 10 day lead-times plus the largest range of ScreenLine® spares in the country, is helping the business to achieve record growth.

New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2015/05/21/morley-glass-glazing-supports-installers-with-launch-of-new-retail-brochure/

Morley Glass & Glazing Supports Installers With Launch Of New Retail Brochure

Installers taking advantage of the profit opportunities presented by the range of Uni-Blinds® integral blinds from Morley Glass & Glazing can now benefit from a new point of sale retail brochure.

The 44 page brochure details the increased range and innovative options for Uni-Blinds® integral blinds – which all feature market-leading ScreenLine® blind systems inside and warm edge spacer bars as standard – as consumers seek ever better quality integral blinds.

The brochure also includes the latest addition to the range – the new Uni-Blinds® cordless sliding system (SL20SV), which features a clever magnetic slider on the face of the window to control the blinds and has attracted strong interest since it was launched.

Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing said: “We invest heavily in marketing support for our customers and this new lifestyle brochure is aimed at showcasing the options and benefits to consumers.

“Our marketing support materials also include our recently updated website www.morleyglass.co.uk and work hand in hand with our short lead times, high quality service, and having the largest range of ScreenLine spares and accessories in Europe. All our domestic blind systems, including solar and brushless motorised, are now available in an unrivalled 10 working days from any Friday.”

New Post has been published on http://www.mytrade.tv/2015/05/12/morley-glass-glazing-makes-three-new-appointments/

Morley Glass & Glazing Makes Three New Appointments

As part of its commitment to excellent customer service Morley Glass & Glazing has made three new appointments.

The sealed unit manufacturer and Uni-Blinds integral blind supplier has secured a 99.4% on time delivery rate. In order to maintain this rate it has expanded its team with the appointment of a new driver Danny Richardson, service engineer Matt Pendleton, and dispatch worker Keiran Buchan. Morley Glass & Glazing is also currently recruiting for an office junior.

Ian Short, managing director at Morley Glass & Glazing says: “Excellent customer service is at the heart of this business – from responding quickly to quote requests and enquiries to on-time deliveries and after-sales support. That’s why it’s important that as the business grows we employ and train the right people so I’m delighted to welcome on board Danny, Matt and Keiran.”

Ian adds: “Our integral blinds business has grown by 23% in the last 12 months and it’s our ability to deliver within 10 working days that is driving this growth.  We’ve listened to our customers and responded to their needs.”

Morley Glass & Glazing manufacturers a wide range of manual and electrically operated Uni-Blinds integral blinds to customers throughout the UK. The combination of high quality ScreenLine systems inside and a production capability to offer 10 day lead-times plus the largest range of ScreenLine spares in the country, keeps the firm at the top of customer approval ratings.