Ergonomics is the science that seeks to improve the design and function of tools and other objects used by people. Trades people’s day-to-day activities often include heavy material handling and the use of a variety of tools and machinery. They…
Automated Fenestration Product Benefits When it comes to any type of project, it pays to have the right tools on hand. For window and door manufacturers, automated fenestration products ease the tasks of cutting, routing and forming involved in any…
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.…
Reducing Waste in the Glass Industry Using Lean Manufacturing How much waste is in your business? For example, do your employees ever have to wait for someone else to finish a task before they can get on with their own…
Buying used or refurbished glass handling equipment can save you money, increase your buying power and, as a result, further increase your efficiency, safety and productivity. There are some draw backs and some precautions to take when purchasing used glass…
The classic definition of fenestration refers to the design, construction and placement of windows and doors in a building. The term fenestration has grown over the years to include both indoor and outdoor windows, doors, skylights and any other opening…
Minimizing the amount of waste is one of the fundamental things that every window and screen manufacturer is acutely aware of on a day to day basis. Glass manufactures reduce their waste by making precise cuts using lineal positioners and…
Lineal positioners are quickly becoming one of the most important pieces of equipment in the window fenestration industry. The use of a top-of-the-line lineal positioner creates an automated stop/gauge and pusher system in which employees can be quickly trained, generally…
Living in a coastal region is a dream for many people. That dream can turn into a nightmare when hurricane season comes around each year. We’ve all see the post hurricane images of shattered glass from homes that lacked hurricane…
