Today, the 50-person company serves the appliance, automotive and architectural markets. “We see ourselves as a niche company, present in several markets with a diversified portfolio,” Pedro Aguilar, Managing Director of Vitropor, explained. “We seek to deliver solutions that inspire our customers and communities.”
Always finding ways to improve
“Whenever we have the opportunity to improve the quality and efficiency of our business or that of our operators’ work, we don’t hesitate,” Pedro said. “We don’t have the budget to invest in a new production plant or line every 20 years.”
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When he was approached by Glaston with proposals for upgrades, he was happy to move forward. One of the upgrades two years ago involved adding an autoclave to the older lamination line.
The most recent upgrades, carried out in two phases, included the iControL system, the Roller Heat Control (RHC) system and new solid state relays to tempering line.
Upgrading step by step
For Vitropor, the best way to upgrade was step by step. In August 2022, the ProE tempering line was first upgraded with the Glaston iControL system to add more functionalities.
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In August 2024, Vitropor used its summer holiday break to complete the RHC and solid state relays upgrades. The solid state relays are a new technology that ensures more stable temperature control.
