The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to...
Newcastle has recently delivered more than just building materials - it has delivered safety to the vulnerable island community in Ha’Apai, where extreme weather is a constant threat. Fabricated in Newcastle and shipped across the ocean, windows and doors manufactured from special...
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One of the first applications of the Technal brand’s new SOLEAL aluminium door system is a prestige office and apartments scheme at Clifford’s Inn in the City of London, which has been extensively refurbished. The SOLEAL door has been developed to deliver outstanding thermal efficiency, stringent...
The consumption of aluminium solutions is highest in the transportation and building sectors. Sapa President & CEO Egil Hogna witnessed new developments related to both sectors at company sites in Gloucester and Tewkesbury, both in the UK. The visits were part of Hogna’s 100-day program, in which...
Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer and distributor of state-of-the-art aluminium fittings and solutions, has opened their showroom and service centre in the town of Nittambuwa recently. The opening was attended by senior officials from Lanka Aluminium and...
According to a recently published market research report, the demand for doors and windows in the global housing market will increase at the rate of six percent approximately through 2019- a deceleration from the growth rate recorded in the 2009-2014 period. Value-wise the market size will cross...
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) launched new curtain wall mockup and field testing capabilities for building envelopes. The global safety science organization’s services provide performance testing to determine the rate of air infiltration, water penetration, structural, impact, and cyclical...
Blairs Windows is in the process of setting up an aluminium frame making sister company which is expected to create up to 10 jobs in the short term. The Greenock company expects to run the new venture from premises in the Hillington area of Glasgow and hopes to have it fully up and running early...
The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) announces the release of an extensive range of world-class aluminium scissor doors and gates delivering immense strength, stylish design and excellent corrosion resistance. Suitable for securing residential, commercial and industrial premises including...
Window, door and curtain walling manufacturer and installer, CMS Window Systems, says it has boosted its aluminium division by adding one of the world’s leading systems to its portfolio and obtaining CWCT membership. The company, which employs more than 200 people at its HQ and main manufacturing...
Reynaers Aluminium, the UK’s leading aluminium glazing systems maker has introduced all new aluminium curtain walling products as a part of its "At Home" range of glazing systems. Working in conjunction with CF 77 bi-folding doors and CS 68 aluminium doors and windows, Reynaers’ curtain walling...
Gulf Extrusions (Gulfex), a leading global manufacturer of extruded aluminium products, has launched the Middle East’s first fully tested fire rated aluminium door, Fire-X87. With a fire rating integrity of 90 minutes, the company’s fire-resistant door has been proven to significantly reduce fire...
Gulf Extrusions (Gulfex), a leading global manufacturer of extruded aluminium products, has announced the launching of the Middle East's first fully tested fire rated aluminium door, Fire-X87. With a fire rating integrity of 90 minutes, the company's fire-resistant door has been proven to...
Sapa’s Wicona brand is the first aluminium systems supplier to utilize thermally insulated aluminium profiles with thermal breaks made from recycled polyamide. The new webbing is standard and at no extra cost in the brand’s range of aluminium façade, window and door systems. Using webbing made from...
Sapa has signed a distribution agreement in China for its Sapa Building System brand with Jiayu, one of the country's leading manufacturers of windows and doors. Beijing Jiayu Door, Window and Curtain Wall Joint-Stock Co., Ltd, is a leading provider of energy-saving doors, windows and curtain...
The Philip Morant School and College in Colchester, Essex, is using transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware. The Alpro closers have been fitted on doors manufactured by Essex-based IDF Aluminium Ltd which help to hydraulically control the opening and closing of an aluminium door....
Document Seeks to Provide Technical Information for Assembling Attractive Storefronts and Entrances to Retail Businesses. Aluminum Storefront, The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released SFM-1-14, a manual that provides technical information regarding the installation...
Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC showcased its unique and proprietary product range at the Build Sri Lanka 2014 exhibition held at the BMICH recently. This innovative product range caters to the unique requirements of both the individual housing as well as commercial building markets. The product...
Geeta Aluminium (established in 1964), a flagship company of Geeta Group of companies primarily engaged in the domains of marketing, distribution and fabrication of aluminium windows & doors has opened its fifth showroom at Charni Road in Mumbai today. The showroom consists of a range of aluminum...
The new Stocking Program for CRL-U.S. Aluminum Standard Doors and Frames now provides immediate availability for the most popular standard door options. C.R. Laurence is committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing quality products that the architectural and glazing communities can trust....
