AMSCO, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, has expanded its insulating glass production capacity through the investment in two high-speed LiSEC Velocity insulating glass lines, reinforcing its long-term strategy focused on precision manufacturing, scalable output, and process stability.

Founded in 1949 by Phil Rasmussen, AMSCO originally operated as a window solutions manufacturer and gradually evolved alongside changing market requirements. A key turning point came in the late 1980s when the company transitioned into vinyl window production. This strategic decision proved decisive, positioning vinyl as the core of AMSCO’s production portfolio and enabling steady expansion over the following decades.

Today, AMSCO employs around 500 people operating in multi-shift production and continues to expand its manufacturing footprint. The company is currently developing an additional production facility of approximately 9,500 square metres to support future growth and increase capacity.

The decision to invest in LiSEC technology was initiated after AMSCO first encountered the company at a trade fair in Las Vegas. Following a detailed evaluation process, AMSCO selected two LiSEC Velocity insulating glass lines. The choice was driven by the system’s high processing speed, production flexibility, and advanced capability to handle both super spacers and fixed spacers within a single high-efficiency workflow.

A defining technical advantage of the Velocity line is its integrated sealing technology, which ensures consistent application quality at high speed. In addition, the corner shaping system plays a key role in delivering precise aesthetics by ensuring that hot-melt sealant is formed cleanly and uniformly in corner areas. This detail was particularly important for AMSCO, where repeatable quality and visual consistency are essential across large production volumes.

For AMSCO, the investment was not solely about increasing output, but about improving manufacturing predictability and quality control. The LiSEC solution was selected to ensure stable process conditions, better production planning, and reproducible results even as demand increases. According to AMSCO, the system met performance expectations shortly after installation, with operators quickly adapting to the equipment during the initial training phase and achieving noticeable productivity improvements early in operation.

A critical factor in successful implementation was the close cooperation between AMSCO and LiSEC during installation and commissioning. The process was characterized by efficient coordination and open, solution-driven communication between both technical teams. This allowed minor adjustments and operational challenges to be resolved quickly without disruption to production planning.

AMSCO Equipment Specialist Chris Jonely highlighted the strong value of LiSEC’s technical documentation, machine visualization systems, and structured instruction manuals, which significantly reduced onboarding time and supported operator training. Additional training sessions conducted in Austria further strengthened process understanding and deepened technical competence within the AMSCO team.

When more complex technical questions arose, direct communication with LiSEC specialists in Austria enabled rapid troubleshooting and ensured continuity of knowledge transfer.