Spectus Window Systems
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SPECTUS INSTALLS NEW EXTRUDERS
16/11/2006

The Spectus factory in Macclesfield is now home to two new state of the art twin
strand extruders. These new high-speed extruders increase capacity but also bring
many more benefits. They are more efficient and require less electricity and cooling
water per metre of profile than older machines. Die changes are quicker leading to
less downtime. The machines are easier to set up so quality is more consistent
and Spectus' already low scrap levels are further reduced.
Moreover, the investment underlines Spectus' commitment to the UK market.

Says Dave Mulholland,
Spectus' Sales and
Marketing Director:
"The PVC-U windows
and doors market is
undergoing a period
of change, and as the
market matures and
becomes ever more
competitive, our UK
base will become
increasingly important.
We offer customers
continuity of supply on
a day-to-day basis and
our factory operates 24
hours a day, seven days
a week, closing only for
Christmas & New Year.

Almost inevitably some
European system
companies whose core
market is not the UK will
either pull out all together
or move manufacturing
back to mainland Europe.

As transport costs
increase and the
environmental impact
of moving goods long
distances begin to have
more of an impact, they
will find it increasingly
difficult to provide the
service fabricators are
used to. Our customers
will continue to benefit
from the service levels
that only a financially
stable, progressive,
and UK based
company can provide."





The Spectus factory in Macclesfield is now home to two new
state of the art twin strand extruders.