Cwmtillery Glass Upgrades With Second Glaston MULTIARRISSER Featuring Laser Marking Technology
"Based on our positive experience with the first Glaston MULTI'ARRISSER for glass edge arrissing, we chose to invest in a second machine to meet the needs of our growing business."
— Paul Hayward, Managing Director, Cwmtillery Glass Centre (CGC)
⚡ Same High-Volume, High-Quality Arrissing in Half the Time
Established in 1996 by Paul and Cerianne Hayward, Cwmtillery Glass Centre (CGC) has expanded from a modest workshop into a 120,000 m² custom-built facility in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, UK. Today, the company manufactures:
- 🔷 Double and triple insulating glass units (IGUs)
- 🔷 Toughened, laminated and decorative glass
CGC is a highly regarded, quality-driven supplier to window manufacturers across the UK.
🔁 Repeat Investment Driven by Performance and Efficiency
CGC's partnership with Glaston began in 2003 with sealing robots — then supplied under the former Bystronic glass brand. Over the years, investments have included:
- ✅ Cutting tables
- ✅ Four complete insulating glass lines with gas presses and speed sealers
- ✅ Butyl extruders and desiccant fillers
- ✅ First arrissing equipment introduced in 2024
The new MULTI'ARRISSER, commissioned in April 2026, delivers consistent, high-quality glass — piece after piece — regardless of the operator.
🏭 Key Technical Advantages of the MULTI'ARRISSER
The machine is engineered for maximum productivity and minimal downtime:
- 🔩 Uses the same high-quality cup wheels across all functions and glass thicknesses — no tool changes required
- ⏱️ Processes a 1 m × 1 m glass plate in just over 14 seconds
- 📐 Handles shapes and formats, performs edge grinding, and supports corner dubbing
- 🔖 Equipped with a laser marking system that etches production codes or company logos without damaging the glass coating
"Thanks to the consistent high quality and operational speed, our arrissing processes now take half the time and require half the staff."
— Paul Hayward, Managing Director, CGC
"The MULTI'ARRISSER can arris 1 m × 1 m glass plates in just over 14 seconds. It handles shapes and formats, performs edge grinding and can even carry out corner dubbing — all using the same cup wheels."
— Paul Hayward
🤝 Quick, Smooth and Efficient Collaboration
CGC originally selected Glaston for three core reasons:
- 🏆 The quality of its machinery
- 🇬🇧 A UK-based service team
- 📦 Availability of reliable spare parts
"Over the years, we have come to really appreciate Glaston's market-leading technology, robust and reliable equipment, and excellent customer support. I have always found the Glaston UK team to be quick, responsive and efficient. With this latest project, their local support was invaluable."
— Paul Hayward, Managing Director, Cwmtillery Glass Centre
Learn more about Glaston glass processing solutions and their arrissing technology for the glass manufacturing industry.