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HEGLA AND BYSTRONIC CELEBRATE
HEGLA AND BYSTRONIC

LOOK BACK ON TWO

YEARS TOGETHER IN UK

In 2016 Hegla celebrated 40 years key to success for both Hegla and its synonymous with value, reliability
as an international market-leading customers. After developing spread- and distinction. Kevin Squib of Mid
machinery manufacturer in glass- sheet-based factory layouts, a dedi- Devon Glass, whose production was
cutting technology. The entire team cated team of experienced specialist simplified by integrating automated
has worked tirelessly to provide engineers in the UK and Germany processes, said, “Our investment in
technical solutions that offer strategic ensures that installation, commission- Hegla has led to a broader product
advantages in real-time benefits. The ing and start up runs smoothly and range and more efficient deliveries.”
high standards of the range have been meets the customer’s needs. Investment in Hegla equipment has
designed and developed with meticu- While the technical advantages of the enabled leading manufacturers Vil-
lous attention to detail to provide the entire Hegla range stem from many lage Glass and Dual Seal to set new
highest impact on production line years experience in machine develop- standards in domestic and commer-
efficiency. ment, a key aspect of the company’s cial markets. Ryan Green of Clayton
The preferred-partnership coopera- success is their understanding the Glass commented, “The equipment
tion between Hegla and Bystronic UK needs and demands of the market as we have installed was chosen because
Service & Spares Division – who also a whole while accommodating indi- of the superiority and reliability of the
recently celebrated 50 years in the vidual customer’s needs. Hegla/Bystronic brands.”
business – has led to positive results Both Hegla, and Bystronic, which has Steve Goble, said, “As Helga UK,
for both parties in the last two years. a long-standing reputation for excel- Hegla and Bystronic Glass all reach
Both brands are recognised globally lence in machinery and service, re- major milestones in terms of experi-
for quality. Hegla UK’s reputation main in complete control of in-house ence and precision engineering. Our
for excellence has grown quickly: the manufacturing every piece of equip- customers’ repeated success demon-
company celebrates 15 successful ment to the highest specification. strates the durability and consistent
years in the industry this year. FUTURE POTENTIAL quality of the products.” Steve Powell
Ensuring that a manufacturing facility added, “The UK is a unique mar-
runs at peak performance is a critical Achieving growth is naturally the ket and we work closely together to
part of any Hegla evaluation. Produc- target for all Hegla UK and Bystronic provide improved customer satisfac-
tion based on ReMaster, Galactic UK customers. Both Steve Goble and tion and we believe that innovation
or Rapidstore drastically reduces Steve Powell agree this is based on and excellence, allied to German
handling times and material loss, investing in enduring self-financing engineering will continue to motivate
and guarantees improved output and real assets. investors.”
profit margins. Fully understanding For customers such as Mid Devon
customer manufacturing needs and Glass, Village Glass, Clayton Glass Two years successful association
developing tailored solutions is the and Dual Seal the Hegla brand is points the way ahead.