Powering a Greener, More Efficient Future for Dualseal Glass
Dualseal Glass is one of the UK’s leading independent processors of high-performance vision and insulated spandrel glass panels for the construction industry. Renowned for their commitment to quality, they are continuously seeking opportunities to improve, investing in state-of-the-art production facilities, advanced equipment, and the development of their people. This dedication underpins their strong confidence in both their products and services.
A key part of Dualseal Glass’ ongoing journey is its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint without compromising on product quality. Alongside this, they needed a reliable, efficient solution backed by comprehensive service support to enhance daily warehouse operations. To address this specific need, Dualseal Glass sought the expertise of Paul Hull, Area Sales Executive at Dawsongroup material handling. Their decision was influenced not only by the capabilities of the material handling team but also by their longstanding and successful partnership with another branch of the Dawsongroup family, Dawsongroup truck & trailer. This existing relationship, built on trust and consistent service, made the transition to working with another Dawsongroup business unit both logical and seamless.
At the time, Dualseal Glass found that their fleet was heavily reliant on diesel forklifts, which posed a number of challenges. The high fuel and maintenance costs were significant, and they recognised that these could be avoided with the right solution. Additionally, replacing the diesel forklifts with a more environmentally friendly option was essential to achieving their goal of reducing emissions. They also faced issues with noise levels and poor air quality in their facilities due to the emissions from their diesel fleet. As a result, they tasked the Dawsongroup team with finding a solution that could match or exceed the performance of the diesel trucks, without compromising on reliability, support, or uptime.
Dawsongroup worked closely with Dualseal Glass to understand their needs and goals, presenting the solution of X series Hangcha Electric Counterbalance Forklifts. This solution came complete with a comprehensive in-house repair and maintenance service package, on-site operator training and support, and seamless integration into the Dualseal Glass workflow with zero disruption. Dualseal Glass was thrilled to accept this offer as it covered all the goalposts set in their enquiry.
“The transition process was effortless,” said Andrew Northrop, Operations Manager of Dualseal Glass. The Dawsongroup team handled the full switchover, including equipment delivery, installation, and the decommissioning of the old units. Our team also provided on-site training for the Dualseal Glass team, which Andrew states “ensured all operators were confident from day one.” He went on to add that “with unrivalled support, any questions or minor adjustments were handled rapidly and professionally.”
Since the transition, Dualseal Glass has reported a significant reduction in running costs thanks to the efficient electric solution we provided. Additionally, noise levels have decreased, and emissions have been eradicated from their warehouse operations, creating a healthier working environment. Andrew also claims that “maintenance downtime is virtually zero thanks to Dawsongroup’s proactive repair and maintenance package.” Finally, the solution has been widely embraced by operators, who have praised the assets for their ease of use and comfort.
This is just one example of the success driven by our Smarter Asset Strategy philosophy, helping businesses like Dualseal Glass achieve their goals through solutions that are complemented by training, service support, and seamless integration. We work across a wide range of industries, providing tailored, reliable solutions that enable companies like yours to reach new heights. Get in touch today to discover how we can help enhance your operations.
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