Trade Window Centre has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a new SMR-5 Five Head Welder from Haffner.
Earlier this year, the Yorkshire-based trade fabricator purchased an SBA Machining Centre from Haffner, which has allowed them to scale up production to around 700 frames per week. The new SMR-5 will further enhance their capacity as they continue to experience exceptional year-on-year growth.
Founded by window fitters Dominic Francis and Ryan Arnold, Trade Window Centre was established in 2022 following a partnership with UK Doors Online. What began as a small local fabricator operating from a 2,500 sqft facility has since evolved into a national manufacturer based in a 50,000 sqft facility with 25,000 sqft dedicated to window and door fabrication. This impressive expansion marks an exceptional growth trajectory in just three years.
The company manufactures a wide range of PVC-U windows and doors, as well as aluminium products for the trade market. Their focus on quality, supported by hands-on industry experience, has been instrumental to their success. As former fitters, Dominic and Ryan understand first-hand the value of supplying high-quality manufactured products to the trade.
Dominic said: “We’ve built Trade Window Centre by continually investing in the best machinery and people. The SMR-5 is another big step forward for us and gives us the precision, speed and consistency we need to keep up with demand while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.”
The SMR-5 Five Head Welding Machine from Haffner is a next-level solution that perfectly demonstrates the power of automation. Using an SMR-5, an operative can weld twice as many frames in the same time compared to a standard quad welder. The advanced machine delivers outstanding accuracy, flexibility and performance, making it a valuable addition to Trade Window Centre’s expanding operation.
Dominic added: “Our journey has always been about delivering the highest quality products to our customers. Every investment we make is with that goal in mind. The SBA
Machining Centre has already transformed our production capacity and the SMR-5 will take us even further. We’ve also been incredibly impressed with the recommendation and support from Matt Thomas and the Haffner team. Their guidance and service have been exceptional.”
Matt Thomas, Managing Director at Haffner, commented: “Trade Window Centre is a fantastic example of a forward-thinking trade fabricator who truly understands the value of investment and automation. Their progress has been remarkable, and we’re delighted that Haffner machinery continues to play a role in supporting their growth. The SMR-5 will provide them with the automation and efficiency they need to meet increasing demand while maintaining their outstanding product quality.”
From local beginnings to a thriving national business, Trade Window Centre’s commitment to quality and innovation continues to drive its success. With the addition of the Haffner SMR-5 to its fabrication set-up, the company is perfectly positioned to continue delivering excellence to trade installers nationwide.
