If you’re looking for a custom glass manufacturer that you can know you can trust to create great products and get them to you safely, there will be some key features of the business that you are looking for.
Placing bulk orders or ordering specialist products can be costly, and you don’t want to send this money to a glass manufacturer before knowing exactly who you are working with.
Here at Moore’s Glassworks, we pride ourselves on our professionalism and approach, and we want to help you find the perfect fit for your business and your glass products.
With that in mind, here are ten things you should look for when choosing a custom glass manufacturer.
Let’s take a look.
10 Key Characteristics of a Great Glass Manufacturer
A great custom glass manufacturer should have the following key characteristics:
1. Quality: A great custom glass manufacturer should prioritize the quality of their products above all else. They should use high-quality materials and manufacturing processes to create products that are durable, long-lasting, and visually stunning. Some glass manufacturers, such as Moore’s, have a quality control procedure in place which rigorously tests every one of our products before it leaves our building and is shipped to you. This means that we will ensure the product is just as you ordered, with no defects or issues.
2. Expertise: There aren’t many things more important in any industry than experience and expertise in a chosen field. Your chosen manufacturer should have a team of experts who have a deep understanding of the art and science of glassmaking. They should be able to offer advice and guidance on design, materials, and installation, and should have the skills and knowledge to create custom glass products that meet the unique needs of their clients.
3. Customisation: The word custom is key here, and that is because we aren’t talking about any normal glass manufacturing plant which may mass produce components with identical dimensions. With a custom glass manufacturer, you are getting products tailored to the specific needs and preferences for you. They should be able to work with clients to understand their vision and create products that meet their exact specifications. While there may be set products, these will come in different shapes and sizes, and a good glass manufacturer should be able to produce individual items that fit the brief to the exact millimetre.
4. Innovation: A great custom glass manufacturer should be constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with glass. They should be using the latest technology and manufacturing processes to create products that are innovative, unique, and visually stunning. For example, automation is a key element of our glass manufacturing process and this allows us to create articles that are the exact dimensions requested in an efficient time with minimal waste.
5. Customer Service: In any business, customer service is key, and this is true for custom glass manufacturers. A good company should have a team ready to answer the phone and any emails that are sent in a quick time. The customer service team should be responsive to their clients’ needs and concerns, and should work closely with them throughout the design and manufacturing process to ensure that their expectations are met. A custom glass product is something specific to the client so co-operation when creating it is often key.
6. Sustainability: A great custom glass manufacturer should prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility in their manufacturing processes. They should be using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to minimize their impact on the environment. Using recycled glass to produce their products and maintaining an eco-friendly approach is becoming ever-important in the glass manufacturing industry, so adopting this and using the innovative methods available are a key sign of a forward thinking business.
7. Attention to Detail: In custom glass products, every measurement has to be exact, and therefore a manufacturer should pay close attention to the details of their products, ensuring that every aspect of the design and manufacturing process is carefully considered and executed to perfection. As we mentioned previously, our products such as vacuum viewports and cathode ray tubes are designed to the exact millimetre, and any discrepancies could mean the product is unusable. This attention to detail ensures every product is safe and fit to use.
8. Reliability: Another one that could apply to all businesses, a custom glass manufacturer should be reliable and dependable, delivering products that meet their clients’ expectations on time and on budget. This falls into the customer service category a little as any issues that do occur should be dealt with quickly and the products should always meet the customer’s requirements.
9. Versatility: A great custom glass manufacturer should be able to create a wide range of custom glass products, from small decorative pieces to large-scale installations. They should have the versatility to meet the needs of clients in a variety of industries, from residential to commercial. Here at Moore’s Glassworks, we specialise in a wide range of products, from glass condom moulds to mutli-pin bases, and we are versatile enough to make these to varying dimensions depending on the customer’s wants and needs.
10. Speed: While the time it takes to create a product isn’t a deal breaker and it is truly quality that matters, if your chosen glass manufacturer can get products out in quick time and can fulfill your orders with time to spare this is definitely a bonus. This is another benefit of using a glass manufacturer that has access to automation and can create products efficiently without showing a drop in quality.
Quality Custom Glass Manufacturing with Moore’s Glassworks
We are a business who prides itself on creating high quality glass products that are exact to the customer’s request.
We use human glass blowers and our innovative auto-lathes to produce hundreds of glass products that are exported all across the world every year.
If you want to know more, or want to speak with our team about what we can do for you, then get in touch today.
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