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On Wednesday, April 24th, Flat Glass Distributors held an open house for all its customers and distributors. The main purpose of the event was to provide an inside look at the company and continue strengthening relationships with buyers and representatives.
In addition to visiting the facilities and showcasing the new machinery, work methodology, the manufacturing process in full operation, and the most recent innovations, attendees were able to enjoy various dishes served on-site in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Cutting head of the TUROMAS RUBI 306C monolithic cutting table at the Flat Glass Distributors plant.
TUROMAS Machinery at Flat Glass Distributors
All the new glass storage, loading, and cutting machinery at Flat Glass Distributors bears the TUROMAS seal. The relationship between the Spanish firm and the American company emerged thanks to IGE Glass Technologies, the TUROMAS distributor in North America.
The American company has invested in an SR-07 (In the [TUROMAS Machinery at Flat Glass Distributors] section) automatic warehouse. Its robustness, performance, safety, and present and future adaptability have made it the best solution for their storage needs.
Through an innovative and powerful dragging system, the SR-07 positions fully loaded glass racks next to the cutting table. The transfer of glass from these racks to the table is performed by an LR-07 automatic loader.
While the SR-03 and SR-06 models can load standard and Jumbo size sheets respectively, the SR-07 version can handle a seven, six, or three-meter sheet, or two three-meter sheets simultaneously.
Regarding the cutting table, FGD has relied on the RUBI 306C (In the [TUROMAS Machinery at Flat Glass Distributors] section) to achieve extraordinary cutting excellence in glass from 1.8 to 25 millimeters and minimize subsequent glass processing, reducing production times and costs.
The durability and resistance of the table base to water, chemicals, impacts, or bending is guaranteed thanks to the combination of the aluminum board with the TFS advanced planimetry system.
The RUBI 306C table at the American company is combined with an MT 600B4 breakout table.
TUROMAS SR07 at the Flat Glass Distributors plant, capable of loading a seven, six, or three-meter sheet or two three-meter sheets at once.
History of Flat Glass Distributors
Flat Glass Distributors (FGD), located in northeast Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the fastest-growing glass fabrication and distribution companies in the American Southeast. It supplies hundreds of glass companies throughout Florida and Georgia.
It began its activity as a wholesale distributor of automotive and flat glass in the late 1950s. In the 80s, the business was organized into two divisions: glass distribution and flat glass fabrication and distribution. During this period, an insulating glass line was also introduced and edging equipment was incorporated.
In 2007, its true turning point came with the move to a 7,500 square meter building, the modernization of the facilities, and the investment in advanced machinery along with latest-technology solutions.
Something that has not changed at Flat Glass Distributors since the beginning of the project is its effort to manufacture products with the highest standards.
Flat Glass Distributors Products
The products and services currently offered by Flat Glass Distributors include: tempered glass, insulating glass units, shower doors, mirrors and glass edging, commercial metal, and glazing supplies.
“If something doesn’t go right, we need to have the security of knowing we have someone behind us to keep moving forward. IGE and TUROMAS provide us with that level of security.”
Tom Lee
PRESIDENT OF FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS
Interview with Tom Lee, President of Flat Glass Distributors
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