Product category:
Doors, Shutters, Air Curtains and Screens
News Release from: Rockdoor
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 August 2007
Rockdoor investment means efficient
manufacturing
Leading composite door manufacturer Rockdoor has invested GBP29,000 in a fully automated wrapping machine at its state-of-the-art factory in Blackburn.
The investment in wrapping machine has been made to further improve manufacturing efficiencies which have seen production of Rockdoor double Rockdoor is the only door designed for the domestic retail market
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 24 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Rockdoor fully automated sash line
With the addition of a pick and place machine, leading composite door manufacturer Rockdoor now has a fully automated sash line.
The machine, which can wrap 30 Rockdoors an hour, ensures that customers receive their order on time and in perfect condition.
Sales Director Mark Simm comments: "The new machine has allowed us to move four people from wrapping to other jobs in the factory".
"Investing in improving manufacturing efficiency ensures that Rockdoor keeps ahead of growth in demand".
"The domestic retail market is growing as homeowners see the benefits of installing a strong, secure and durable door".
"We also wanted to ensure that when a product is delivered, it is the same high quality as when it leaves the factory".
"Rockdoor is a high quality door and we wanted to ensure it was packaged to the same standards".
As part of its drive for manufacturing efficiency Rockdoor has invested in recycling by employing a Waste Recycling Manager and investing GBP80,000 in a shredding machine so powerful it can shred a Rockdoor in under 30 seconds.
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