Exciting Progress: The Ridgeway, Va. Press Glass Facility Expansion Moves Forward

At Press Glass Inc, the facility expansion is well underway,

growing closer to increased production capacity and continuing to meet growing Customer needs. According to Piotr Zawada, PRESS GLASS Engineering Investments Manager, construction has made significant strides in recent weeks.

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“We have completed the installation of metal panels, made progress with under-slab plumbing—now 90% finished—installed overhead electrical conduit piping, and completed conduit installations at the transformer pad,” said Zawada.

One of the most exciting aspects of the project is what’s coming next.

“The next big milestone is pouring the concrete slab flooring, which will provide the foundation for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations,” Zawada explained. “With the shell completed, we’re now moving into key installations, including transformers, and other structural components. Sometime in the coming months, we’ll have a helicopter on-site to install the roof blowers.”

Despite challenges, the construction team has remained on track.

“The weather this year has been tougher than previous years, with increased rain and snow, but they have successfully maintained the schedule,” Zawada noted.

Looking ahead, once the floor is installed, work will begin on the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems which are crucial elements that will bring the facility closer to full operational capability.

Throughout the expansion, PRESS GLASS has prioritized minimizing disruptions to the current operations.

“We conduct daily meetings with the construction teams to coordinate efforts and ensure a seamless workflow,” said Zawada. “The general contractor has been extremely cooperative in working with our office and site teams to keep everything running smoothly.”

It is exciting to see the project progress. Press Glass will continue to provide updates as it reaches new milestones. Stay tuned for more insights into how the expansion will enhance PRESS GLASS’s capabilities and commitment to excellence in glass fabrication!