Founded in 1990 and located in Los Angeles, California, Western States Glass has grown to become one of the big players in the glass industry of California. In 2020, a new owner took over the company and continued the tradition of excellence as well as the long-term partnership with LiSEC.
About Western States Glass
With about 65 employees and a production area of 3,000 square meters at the Long Beach plant, Western States Glass is an impressive example of a firm producing high quality products while providing the best customer service possible. The product portfolio is diverse and offers a variety of glass products, including insulating glass, laminated glass, tempered glass, high-end mirrors, heavy-duty glass for railings, office partitions, and shower enclosures.
The main customers are glass and mirror shops as well as window and door manufacturers. Their degree of customization and their passion to fulfil all their customers wishes is what sets them apart from other competitors. CEO Boris Djuric says: “: Western States Glass prioritizes its customers, ensuring we deliver excellent customer service and high-quality glass. "We're very focused on customization and strive to accommodate almost any request we receive from our customers."
Two Decades of Trust: Western States Glass and LiSEC’s Enduring Partnership
The collaboration with LiSEC began as early as 1999 and has steadily grown stronger, with Western States Glass trusting in LiSEC’s advanced machinery and comprehensive solutions to meet their production needs. The machines are easy to use and offer high productivity. “I think it's simple, it's touch screen. I think that helps a lot and you know it's self-explanatory,” says CEO Boris Djuric. He continues: “I really like the design of LiSEC equipment. Maybe not that important but proves that Lisec really cares about details and that wins me over me as a customer. I really like that everything is designed well, plus it is very reliable and efficient.”
I am very excited about future relationship with LiSEC for mutual success!
For Western States Glass, LiSEC is a valuable partner because the Austrian company adopts an all-in-one solutions approach. This is not only beneficial for customers but also demonstrates their comprehensive understanding of the industry and their ability to provide complete solutions. Also, when it comes to service you can rely on LiSEC as the technicians are well-educated and solve problems quickly. LiSEC’s commitment to innovation is evident in their sophisticated products, such as the new quality scanner DQS-A with the LiTEC Accurate Technology. The YouTube video showcasing this product has left a strong impression on the CEO of Western States Glass, further strengthening their trust in LiSEC’s capabilities.
Convince yourself of the video: https://youtu.be/Jqi2phPoHLM
Western States Glass has two LiSEC cutting tables, one of them is an ESL-RS for automatic cutting and edge-deletion. Their equipment lineup also includes a loading table, two butyl extruders and an insulating glass line, which live up to LiSEC’s promise of longevity and high quality. The first butyl extruder, which was bought in 1999, has been running ever since without any major issues. The LiSEC insulating glass line, also bought in 1999, allows them to produce insulating glass elements of highest quality day-by-day. The line is capable of handling insulating glass units of various shapes and sizes.
The LiSEC machines are an essential part of the production at Western States Glass. These enable the company to manufacture high quality glass products. Especially insulating glass, which is their major business. The quality, efficiency, and longevity of LiSEC’s machines, coupled with their comprehensive solutions and reliable support, have enabled Western States Glass to achieve their production goals while reducing operating costs.
Western States Glass: A Vision for the Future with LiSEC and Advanced Automation
The future looks promising for Western States Glass. With the goal of increasing the number of employees and further advancing automation, the company plans to continue its partnership with LiSEC, relying on their high-quality machines and excellent customer service. “Our goal for the future is to even set the highest standards for product quality and faster service for our customers. We believe we can achieve this with the help of LiSEC solutions. Additionally, it's about enhancing productivity and eliminating unnecessary movements that could reliably be handled by LiSEC innovation to increase work safety,” says the CEO of Western States Glass.
The recent acquisition of a new building to expand their production capacity is a testament to the company’s forward-thinking approach. This new space will not only allow for increased production but also provide an opportunity to further integrate automation into their operations. With support from LiSEC, automation will play a vital role in this new facility, driving efficiency and productivity to new heights.
