Glaston Group provides equipment to US vehicle component supplier

Published 6th July, 2020 by George Lewis

The equipment will be delivered in the first quarter of next year

Glaston Group has closed a deal for a B’CHAMP pre-processing line, a Glaston Matrix serial bending furnace and high-performance laminating equipment with US-based supplier Lippert Components.

The order is booked in Glaston’s Q2/2020 order book. The lines will be delivered during the last quarter of 2020 and first quarter of 2021.

Founded in 1956, the company is a supplier of components to the recreational vehicle (RV), Marine, ATV and building products industries, as well as adjacent industries including bus, cargo and rail, and heavy trucks.

Robert Prange, Senior Vice President, Glaston Automotive and Emerging Technologies, said: “Our Matrix serial bending furnace is the choice when looking for superior windshield quality, flexible production as well as reliable and energy-efficient operation.

“In addition, the B’CHAMP line for high quality edge processing and drilling offers maximum part shape flexibility at the highest quality level and output."

Lippert Components operates from over 70 facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, The Netherlands, the UK and Italy and has more than employees.

George Lewis

Glass International Assistant Editor

George is the Assistant Editor of Glass International magazine. He has been involved with trade journalism since 2018, working on an array of titles. Prior to joining Quartz Business Media, George worked in the public sector in local government.