Edgetech′s New Germany Plant to Open in 2011

Edgetech I.G. announced at glasstec 2010, Europe’s largest fenestration industry tradeshow, that it will open its third Super Spacer® manufacturing facility in 2011. The site of the new 47,000 square-foot plant is Heinsberg, Germany, where Edgetech will produce its leading warm edge spacer system to fulfill a growing demand for high-performance window systems in Continental Europe. “Edgetech currently has two manufacturing locations in Cambridge, Ohio, and Coventry, England,” said Andy Jones, Edgetech’s European Managing Director. “Because of unprecedented sales demand in Continental Europe – up 85% so far in 2010, with a forecast for an additional 50% growth in 2011 – we made the decision to expand our operations in Europe to include manufacturing. This move reflects the strategic importance of these markets to Edgetech as more and more IGU manufacturers come to us for the most cost effective and superior thermal performance warm edge products.”Edgetech I.G. is well known in the window industry for its flagship product, Super Spacer®, which has contributed to the energy efficiency and sustainability of residential and commercial buildings worldwide for more than 20 years. The company was recently honored as the Ohio Exporter of the Year, Medium Businesses, for its ongoing commitment to international sales growth.“Over the past 10 years Edgetech has pursued an aggressive and proactive international sales strategy that has helped us establish sales in more than 80 countries,” said Mike Hovan, President, Edgetech I.G. “The new facility in Germany is the next step in our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional products and services to our global customers.” 27.01.2011, Edgetech I.G.