Fabricators going for more aluminium
June 2016

Three new aluminium fabricators set up in three months and 30 existing ones taking on an additional aluminium system in the same time – those are among the findings from research by Insight Data on the state of the aluminium market.

Jade Greenhow, operations manager at Insight Data said the three new fabricators showed that systems companies are becoming more active in developing their fabricator base, but added: “It’s the number of companies taking on additional systems that is truly remarkable.”

The increase spans the residential, light commercial and architectural glazing markets. Fabricators are offering trade and residential customers a wider choice of products and specifications, while systems companies are becoming more active in having their products specified by architects, presenting commercial and architectural glazing contractors with new opportunities.

Jade added: “the aluminium market has enjoyed significant growth in recent times, particularly in the residential market fuelled by bi-folding doors and increased demand for large-span patio doors, but it seems aluminium systems companies are now stepping up their activity across the window, door and façade market in general.”

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