A unique polymer sponge rubber architectural seal was developed in 1985 to improve the energy efficiency of insulated glass windows. Edgetech I.G., Ltd., was then formed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to manufacture the energy efficient window spacers.

Today, the window spacer is trademarked as Super Spacer®, and is manufactured by Edgetech I.G., Inc., in Cambridge, Ohio. The structural foam, non-metal window spacer system dramatically improves window performance, and has revolutionized the insulating glass window and door industry across North America. Today, Super Spacer is sold worldwide, and is rapidly gaining market share in Europe, Asia and South America. In 1989, Edgetech became a fully owned subsidiary of Lauren International, Inc., a New Philadelphia, Ohio based extruder and molder of polymer based seals, gaskets and rubber components.

Company History

During the early years, Super Spacer was manufactured at Lauren's New Philadelphia facility. With sales of Super Spacer rising dramatically year-to-year, Edgetech realized a need to increase its manufacturing operations. In the summer of 1994, the company moved it's operations from Lauren to a 450,000 sq. ft. facility at 800 Cochran Avenue in Cambridge, Ohio. The facility also houses Edgetech's extensive research laboratory and quality control division, which enable the company to pursue a host of new ideas and concepts that continue to revolutionize the warm-edge industry. In 1996, Edgetech added substantial equipment and staff to double its manufacturing capacity. Edgetech also runs a UK operation based in Coventry, England, a division in Nuess, Germany—Edgetech Europe GmbH, and maintains a worldwide sales network.

Edgetech maintains a dedicated 15,000 sq. ft. equipment development operation at its Cambridge facility to design and manufacture horizontal application equipment for small to medium sized IG manufacturing companies. The model facility helps Edgetech educate IG manufacturers on how Super Spacer products can enhance their productivity and improve their flexibility and speed. Edgetech's achievements with Super Spacer have received recognition from many energy and environmental organizations around the globe. Given the importance that window technology will have in all future building science, Edgetech plans to continue its leadership in warm-edge technology for generations to come.