Post Time：Dec 04,2009Classify:Company NewsView：1227
The energy-efficient glass manufacturer Viridian Glass says its new $18m factory in Auckland is just the beginning, as it struggles to keep up with the demand for green building supplies.
The company's new, fully automated factory - officially opened on Thursday - is the most high-tech of its kind in the world. It produces a sheet of finished glass in 30 seconds, compared with up to an hour using manual methods.
Alan Westwood, the general manager of Viridian's operations in New Zealand, says energy-efficient legislation in the building sector is driving demand.
Mr Westwood says the construction of a Wellington factory will start next year.
Viridian is owned by Australian-based manufacturing group CSR.
Source: www.radionz.co.nzAuthor: shangyi
