As we look ahead to 2025, architectural glass is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the design and functionality of modern buildings. From aesthetics to sustainability, innovative glass technologies are transforming both the exterior and interior of structures.…
Under his first term, now President-elect Donald Trump made significant efforts to reduce regulatory burdens across various industries, including construction and manufacturing. The Republican Party Platform details key issues such as tax, foreign policy and the economy that will be…
At Wakefield Equipment, we love to give back to our local community. We believe that giving back makes a significant impact and is a way to support the local community, build relationships, and help those in need. We are a…
When it comes to handling heavy and oversized windows, doors or special application products, the more hands the better. At least that used to be the case. A door flipping table and conveyor is a specialized workstation designed to assist…
Glass shipping racks are specialized racks designed to safely transport glass products. Wakefield’s glass shipping racks are constructed to provide support and protection for fragile Low E and IG units during transportation. Stop glass breakage and costly waste with an…
Thousands of years ago, craftsmen discovered the art of turning sand and soda ash into objects of beauty. Glass is as beautiful as it is versatile because of its ability to retract and diffuse light. Since that time, glass has…
If you’ve never seen an up cut saw in action, you might wonder what’s so special about them? Are they that different compare to a manual saw or automatic chop saw? Up cut saws are helping manufacturers be more competitive…
For glass window manufacturers, business would not be possible without the use of window carts and dollies. Window carts and dollies allow for easy maneuverability throughout the glass manufacturing floor and reduce breakage. Wakefield Equipment strives to carry the widest…
When it comes to any type of project, it pays to have the right tools on hand. For window and door manufacturers, using automation in their manufacturing can ease the tasks of cutting, routing and forming. TigerStop offers a variety…
As we learned in part 1, the major manufacturing steps involved in for building insulated glass units includes glass cutting, creating the insulated glass unit, gas filling, glazing and packaging. We address the final two steps in part 2. Glazing…