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News Release from: GAP
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 March 2008
GAP invests GBP300,000 to improve
service
Investing in production means GAP can keep ahead of customers' needs whilst increasing capacity to 6,000 panels per week.
Production of door panels at GAP increased 19% between 2006 and 2007 To meet growing demand the leading home improvement stockist and door panel manufacturer has now invested GBP300,000 in its manufacturing facilities to improve the service and quality of product they offer their customers
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 30 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The money has been spent on a new state of the art vacuum press, which moulds skins to the panel whilst also activating the pressure sensitive silicone tape around the aperture of the glass creating a perfect seal.
A new innovative hot melt gluing system has also been purchased, which provides a far superior finish to traditional polyurethane glue which often resulted in uneven surfaces.
Wastage of glue is also drastically reduced from 47% to 2% helping GAP to reduce its impact on the environment "The new machinery means we can offer customers a better quality panel door," says Production Manager John Harrop.
"The vacuum press means we can put equal pressure on the panel so there is less damage, and the glue is applied evenly for a smoother finish".
"Demand for our panels has grown and we expect this to continue".
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