Ebbw Vale-based Cwmtillery Glass, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of insulated and toughened glass, has installed a second fully automated sealed-unit double glazing line and optimised the advanced manufacturing processes at its 52,000ft² factory after securing financing of £862,000 from Lombard Asset Finance (www.cwmtilleryglass.co.uk).

Paul Hayward, company director, said: “Lombard has continually supported our business through investment that has allowed us to grow and drive efficiencies, while remaining competitive and retaining the high-value service we provide our customers.

“This is the second glass-cutting machine we’ve purchased with their assistance, and it has helped us to boost productivity significantly over the last year.”