ODL Inc. announced an investment in a glass tempering oven at its Zeeland, Michigan, manufacturing facility.
Goals of this expansion
By tempering glass in-house, ODL aims to reduce waste, increase speed to market and provide a higher level of service to customers. This investment enables greater flexibility and stability in production, allowing for on-demand glass manufacturing rather than relying on a broad inventory of pre-tempered sizes.
Additionally, by reducing reliance on third-party vendors, the company is streamlining its supply chain, enhancing quality control and improving response times.
“By increasing our in-house capabilities, we enhance our control over the final product and apply the standard of excellence our customers expect from ODL,” says George Rowader, executive vice president of operations, ODL. “This investment will help us deliver the highest quality products with more efficient turn-around times.”
