Specialty window and door handling equipment can solve many of the problems faced by the glass industry that ultimately lead to higher manufacturing cost, such as breakage, creating safe working environments and overall product quality issues. A properly designed and…
Annealed glass is commonly referred to as “plate” glass or “window glass”. It is the basic flat glass product created by the float glass process. It gets its name from the annealing process used to slowly cool the glass to…
A recent report was published detailing anticipated growth in the global glass handling tools and equipment market, key players and the driver behind the increase. The Global Glass Handling Tools and Equipment market is anticipated to rise at a considerable…
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…
Thanks to the durability of glass products the industry has continued to grow steadily with a projected market value of $328.26 billion by 2025. Glass manufacturing can be a very lucrative investment. Equipping a glass manufacturing facility can cost from…
Energy efficiency of a window is measured by the amount of heat that is conducted through a glazed unit. Glass manufacturers are always looking for innovative ways to reduce their costs while putting out an efficient product. Flexible Super Spacers…
Meet Owen Cleary and Kellen Wise, Owners of Wakefield Equipment Wakefield Equipment was founded by Ron Ober. His goal was to provide best-in-class customer service while selling new and custom built equipment to the fenestration industry at an affordable price.…
Curtain wall (sometimes called curtainwall) refers to any cladding system that is "hung" from a structural frame. Because it is nonstructural, it can be made of a variety of lightweight material which reduces construction costs. Typically, curtain walls are comprised…
Workplace hazards exist on every single manufacturing floor. Many have the potential to cause serious injury. The top 5 OSHA workplace hazards include: Safety Chemical Biological Physical Ergonomic As a business owner, it’s your legal responsibility to ensure the health…
The US solar manufacturing industry growth coincides with clean energy tax incentives becoming law. Businesses can seize the energy tax investment opportunity by taking advantage of federal tax credits that were recently passed as part of the Solar Energy Manufacturing for…