Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd has renewed its service contract with Flat Glass Solutions Ltd (FGS) for its Yinrui glass cutting tables after three years of successful performance in production.
The IGU manufacturer originally selected the Yinrui tables, supplied by FGS, after recognising that they delivered comparable performance to established European brands – but at significantly better value.
“For the same investment we would have spent on one traditional brand, we were able to purchase two Yinrui cutting tables, both with edge deletion and automatic double-sided glass loaders,” said Neil Spicer, operations director at Double R. “There’s been no perceptible difference in performance or product quality.”
Initially cautious about investing in Chinese-manufactured equipment, Double R relied on the expertise of FGS managing director David Cahill (Oz) and his team to ensure the solution would meet the company’s production requirements.
Today, Double R produces around 1,000 sealed units per day, with the cutting tables forming a key part of its production operation.
“The cutting tables are the engine room of the factory,” said Neil. “Making the wrong decision could have serious implications. But the trust we placed in FGS and its understanding of our cutting requirements has absolutely paid off.”
FGS worked closely with Double R to plan and install the tables within tight factory constraints, designing the layout to within 100mm tolerances to ensure safe glass deliveries and uninterrupted production.
“The positioning and integration of equipment is a fundamental part of our service,” said David Cahill. “By carefully planning around Double R’s operational parameters, we ensured the tables were manufactured to their exact specification and installed without disrupting production.”
The installation involved engineers from both FGS and Yinrui, with rapid technical support ensuring any issues were quickly resolved. Crucially, the installations were completed without affecting day-to-day production.
For Double R, the combination of reliable equipment and responsive service has made renewing the contract an easy decision.
“The Yinrui tables might not carry the pedigree of some European brands, but they’ve proven to be exceptional workhorses,” Neil added. “FGS has demonstrated real commitment to keeping our operation running smoothly, and that’s why we’re continuing the partnership.”
