On Tuesday, Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) completed a $30 million overhaul of its Yuma, Arizona, window manufacturing facility, including a 100,000-square-foot expansion and four high-speed automated insulating glass lines for the company's Super Spacer application.
The new lines increase throughput by up to 5,000 units per day. The additions are part of AMI's continuous improvement initiatives designed to simplify its glass packages, boost performance, and increase production capacity.
"The Yuma investments demonstrate our long-term commitment to growth and modernization," said Frank Natoli, CEO of Associated Materials Innovations. "The separation of Associated Materials' manufacturing and distribution businesses earlier this year gives us the focus to push AMI's manufacturing forward and accelerate innovation for our customers."
In January, Associated Materials, LLC, broke into three subsidiaries: Associated Materials Innovations, Alside (distribution), and Gentek Building Products (Canadian business). The company said the split, which operates under the Associated Materials umbrella, was designed to enhance operational focus, drive strategic growth and deliver more value to customers across retail, distribution, lumber yard, applicator and other critical channels.
The new Super Spacer Plus glass package, produced in Yuma, will roll out across the region throughout the fall, strengthening AMI windows sold in the Western region under the Gentek U.S., Preservation, Alpine, and private-label brands.
The company said Super Spacer technology provides enhanced thermal efficiency, condensation resistance and long-term durability.
With fewer SKUs and consistent spacer technology, AMI hopes Super Spacer makes it simpler to select and order the company's products.
Similar upgrades and enhancements are already underway for AMI's operations in the Eastern U.S., with launches planned later this year.
