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1977
GED introduced the first horizontal hot melt IG fabrication line and the first high volume IG equipment - for over 2000 units per 8 hour shift
1978
Introduced the first folding locking corner key for use with patented Linear™ extrusion methods and GED Linear Extruders
1979
GED is first to assemble more than one IG unit at a time with its automatic horizontal assembly table
1980
First Cutting Table and Single Side Loader for single strength glass in sizes up to 102" x 130" - for residential window manufacturers
1981
First Linear Extruder using LinearSKIP™ application
1985
First dual sealant linear co-extruder
1987
First to have "Break-Out Monitor" for sorting cut glass into sorting racks after break-out
1988
First integrated software system for residential vinyl and aluminum window manufacturing
1991
Introduction of Intercept® Warm Edge Spacer System for production of IG spacers
1997
Intergrid® System, the first computer controlled Roll Forming Muntin Machine
1999
Crystal Achievement Award - "Most Innovative Machine for IG Production/Glazing" for Integrid® System
2000
Introduction of the Smart Linear Extruder, allowing accurate, no waste application of spacer sealants
2001
Crystal Achievement Award - "Most Innovative Machine Glass/Glazing" for Smart Extruder
Introduction of the Application Systems for 3M™ Accentrim™ Products
2002
"NorTech Innovation Award" for GED Application equipment for 3M™ Accentrim™ Products
Introduction of LeanNet® family of process solutions
Introduction of new design; fully DI compatible Stainless Steel Glass Washing System
2003
Crystal Achievement Award - "Most Innovative Glazing Technology" for two-tone Muntin Material
2004
GED Purchases Sampson Automation
Crystal Achievement Award - "Most Innovative Machine" for CD-8000 Sash Processor
i-3 technology platform creates a seamless, lean manufacturing system for window and door production
Introduction of the SIGMA automated welding and cleaning system, capable of producing three frames every two minutes with one operator.
2005
Crystal Achievement Award - "Most Innovative Machine" - IG Production/Glazing for i-3 Intercept Spacer Frame System (includes Smart Extruder, Oven Press and Clean-Cut Glass Cutting & Edge Deletion)
2006
GED announces the addition of an expanded customer service center to its Twinsburg, Ohio headquarters facility. The expanded customer service center is the only dedicated training and technical center in the window and door industry.
2007
Crystal Achievement Award - "Unique Innovation" - GED/NxWare Lean Glass Look-Ahead Optimization Software
2008
Crystal Achievement Award - "Most Innovative Machine" - Frame, Sash or Door Fabrication - GED's i-3 SmartLoad Welding System
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