With the launch of its new state-of-the-art facility in Port Talbot, Press Glass UK has successfully brought three sites together under one roof. LiSEC played a key role in the transition, providing customised machinery and software solutions to support a more streamlined and consistent production process. The collaboration has helped lay the groundwork for greater efficiency and future scalability.
Press Glass UK launches new facility in Port Talbot
In November 2024, Press Glass UK began production at its new 23,000 square metre factory. The site features six LiSEC insulating glass lines, seven cutting tables, and three KSR arrising machines, as well as three tempering furnaces from another supplier. It currently produces 32,000 insulating glass units (IGUs) per week, with capacity to scale up to 55,000.
Khaled Elleboudy, managing director, on his plans for the Port Talbot production: “We wanted to move three factories into one, to improve efficiency, reduce costs and offer a higher level of automation. Automation is going to be key for the future.” Engineering
Director Lukasz Matlingiewicz added, “Our goal with this new glass manufacturing facility is to significantly increase production capacity, improve quality standards and meet the growing demand in the market. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability and job creation in the region.”
LiSEC: A trusted partner
The decision to partner with LiSEC was driven by a long-standing relationship and proven experience with the company’s machinery. Press Glass had already been using LiSEC cutting tables and KSRs for decades—some for as long as 30 years—demonstrating their exceptional reliability and longevity.
The software, once configured, also proved to be highly dependable. “LiSEC was able to meet all our project requirements, including the software integration around the machines,” Khaled said.
He also highlights another factor: project competence. “John Foster’s engineering expertise was instrumental in the project. Although in sales, his deep knowledge of LiSEC machinery helped guide design decisions and recommend tailored modifications. The team customised several machines, including cutting tables and production lines, based on project needs. With experienced support from both the UK and Austrian teams, LiSEC delivered a highly competent and knowledgeable partnership.”