Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading specialist in secondary glazing systems, has reinforced its commitment to advanced manufacturing and automation with the purchase of a second FMC 340 CNC Machining Centre from FOM Industrie, supplied by Haffner.

The investment follows the successful installation of the company’s first FMC 340 in 2023, which delivered significant improvements in production efficiency, precision, and reliability. Building on these results, Selectaglaze chose to invest in a second machine as part of a planned replacement of older equipment and its wider strategy to modernise manufacturing operations.

According to Duncan Saunders, Head of Production at Selectaglaze, the original FMC 340 proved its value by increasing automation across the factory while delivering the accuracy and performance required for the company’s bespoke secondary glazing products. As a result, selecting the same machine again was a straightforward decision.

The new investment forms part of Selectaglaze’s broader vision to create a more connected and efficient production environment. The company is currently implementing a barcode system throughout its factory, supporting its long-term objective of moving towards a fully paperless manufacturing process.

Once fully implemented, the system will enable manufacturing data, dimensions, and cutting programmes to be integrated directly into both CNC machining centres. This will streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and minimise the risk of production errors through greater automation and digital connectivity.

Haffner worked closely with the Selectaglaze team throughout the project, tailoring software configurations to align with the company’s future automation goals. The installation was completed with minimal disruption, with the machine fully installed, commissioned, and operational within just two days.