Norwich based window manufacturer Astraframe is anticipating a productive year ahead following a £250,000 investment in its production capability.
The company has purchased a new Y-Welder, following the recent additions of the latest replacement Stuga cutting centre and Transom/corner cleaners. The Urban machine is able to produce two Y-Welds in one working cycle, thus eliminating the less accurate process of reverse butt-welding on single head welders and manual V-notching.

Trevor Collier, managing director of Astraframe, commented: 'By investing in the latest technology and adding to our product portfolio, we are on track to raise production, develop our market share and improve profitability.'

'Having recently secured rights to manufacture windows and doors for prestige brand James Harcourt, we are building a reputation for premium quality windows, doors and conservatories across East Anglia.'

The replacement window market in Norfolk is currently worth £25m a year and Astraframe's local reputation has helped the company achieve growth within a crowded and competitive environment. However, Trevor Collier believes that less conscientious businesses are in for a rough ride.

'The industry recognises that one third of the replacement window market will disappear by 2006 and that only those companies committed to improving the quality, diversity and profitability of their business offer will survive.'

Source

Glass Age

Postscript

Astraframe was established in 1989 and employs 25 people.