JELD-WEN new line ups capacity by 50%

Specialist door manufacturer JELD-WEN has opened a third production line at its Penrith factory, increasing capacity by 50%.

The extra production line, enhanced by AI technology, will boost output and streamline workflow in tandem with the company’s new Sheffield site.  It strengthens JELD-WEN’s ability to support its customers navigate an increasingly demanding market, further helping to deliver fire-compliant doors for multiple projects with tight time schedules.  AI optimisation will perform autonomous quality checks as part of the process. Every door in production passes through a camera system which uses self-learning to identify any potential defects and segregate them.

Dom Gaffey, VP, GM UK France and Export at JELD-WEN UK, says: “The additional line will greatly support our abilities to deliver at scale, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It’s a true investment, not just in terms of capacity, but also for efficiency and productivity. We’ve integrated advanced technology into our new line, as well as carefully considered sustainable solutions, all with the purpose of bettering our production at scale. The whole line will run seamlessly from end to end, which is unique compared to other production lines across our European footprint. This means we will be assembling, pressing, trimming, inspecting, packing and stacking the doors in one single piece flow, producing five doors per minute.”