GED Introduces the SIGMA™ Automated Welding and Cleaning System

The fastest, most compact system available

Twinsburg, OH – May 4, 2006 | GED Integrated Solutions announces the availability of the SIGMA automated welding and cleaning system, capable of producing three frames every two minutes with one operator. The SIGMA system is also the most compact system available, occupying 30 percent less space than competitive systems.

SIGMA’s increased output with minimum labor is possible through innovations like multi-stack welding, automated transfer and four-point cleaning. The SIGMA system is capable of welding four frame or sash profiles per cycle. The straight-line system features automatic pass-through from the welder to cleaner to offload, reducing handling and increasing efficiency. It is also fully integrated, accepting remote data input for sizing of the welder and auto-selection of cleaning modes.

The SIGMA system’s parallel welding configuration ensures strong corners and fast cycle times. A fully programmable cleaner eliminates set-up and provides flexibility and fine-tuning of cleaning.

Available for frame, sash and combined applications, each SIGMA system is custom-engineered for individual production needs. As a part of GED’s complete line of glass and window fabrication equipment, the SIGMA system is backed by the company’s leading training and support services.

For more information on the SIGMA system, contact GED at 330-963-5401. To view a video of the SIGMA system in operation, visit www.gedusa.com.

About GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.

GED Integrated Solutions, Inc. is the leading worldwide supplier of fully integrated insulating glass (IG) and vinyl window and door fabrication systems, and cutting-edge software process solutions, making it a single source for all your window production needs. With their revolutionary Intercept^® warm edge spacer frame production systems, GED provides residential window and door manufacturers with the ability to make high-quality IG at levels unparalleled in the industry. Harnessing technology from robotics, automation and software, GED’s intelligent solutions integrate every facet of a plant’s operation, increasing IG quality and production volumes and profits while decreasing operating costs and material waste. The company’s commitment to innovation addresses its customers’ needs, evidenced by the fact that 24 of the top 25 window and door manufacturers utilize GED’s equipment and software solutions to improve their profits and satisfy their customers. Learn more at www.GEDUSA.com.