The Edinburgh-based firm changed saw blades for cutting of plywood used in its multiPanel domestic shower panel product.
The company said its old blades needed changing every 300-400 boards, but the switch to Leitz Razor-Cut has seen blades lasting up to 1,358 boards.
Grant Westfield’s multiPanel product is based on 9mm plywood and laminated on both sides with a PVA glue bonding. It is designed for quick installation compared to traditional tiling in showers and bathroom areas.
The manufacturing process involves cutting five stacked boards at a time.
Now, the company’s saw blades are lasting two shifts before requiring change, compared to two or three changes each shift beforehand.
"The difference between the old saw blades and Leitz is like night and day," said Grant Finlay, Grant Westfield’s machine shop foreman. "We’re now on a further four sets and have not looked back."
