Clearview National March 2020 - Issue 220 | Page 52

ALUMINIUM
STAND OUT FEATURES
FROM ‘THE GO-TO
ALUMINIUM SYSTEM’
» STELLAR FROM EPWIN
Window Systems has been
capturing headlines since the
aluminium window and door
system was launched last year.
The double G19 award-winning
system was designed to push
the boundaries of aluminium
window and door design and
offers numerous industry-firsts
that mean it is faster to fabricate
and simpler to install than rival
systems.
One of Stellar’s stand out
features is the unique patent-
pending reverse butt joint which
allows products to be fabricated
without dummy sashes or
reverse adaptors. Gerald Allen,
Marketing Manager at Epwin
Window Systems explains: “Most
aluminium systems use dummy
sashes, couplers or reverse adaptors
to ensure the windows can be
internally glazed. This can detract
from the overall appearance
of the window and uses more
resources to achieve. The patent-
pending reverse butt joint from
Stellar overcomes this problem
and ensures the slim lines are
preserved and uses less materials.
Furthermore, our intelligently-
designed internal cleats ensure a
clean joint is achieved offering
superb aesthetics too.”
Stellar was designed by a team
of talented industry experts with
an impressive track record in the
aluminium sector. The brief was
to develop an aluminium window
and door system that harnessed
the developments witnessed in the
PVC-U sector and give the retail
and light commercial markets
exactly what they needed and had
been asking for. Years of experience
and extensive market research
were combined with an open
mind and high ideals to deliver
the ground-breaking window and
door system.
Stellar consists of two open-out
flush casement window options
and a flush residential door. The
system will soon be joined by a lift
and slide patio door and a bi-fold
door that offers the lightweight
strength of aluminium combined
with the option of PVC-U
beading that means it sits more
comfortably in UK homes.
All products come with
the option of crimped or
mechanically jointed finishes
offering strong design flexibility.
Gerald concludes: This
combination of market-leading
factors, together with a wealth of
market-first advantages are the
reasons Stellar has experienced
its first flush of success and is fast
becoming the go-to aluminium
system.”
www.stellaraluminiun.co.uk
“REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT AND BUY BRITISH”
Garnalex, the company set
to revolutionise aluminium
windows and doors with
its innovative Sheerline®
system, has been awarded
the ‘Made in Britain’
mark of provenance.
» MADE IN BRITAIN IS AN
organisation that recognises excellence in
manufacturing and promotes British-made
products across all sectors - under the
collective Made in Britain logos - giving
businesses and consumers confidence and
clarity in their product choices.
Garnalex CEO Roger Hartshorn says:
“Currently 190,000 tons of extruded aluminium
is consumed in the UK, but only 110,000 tons is
made in the UK. We plan to make a big dent in
those import statistics. The raw aluminium comes
from Wales, so this really is your chance to reduce
Britain’s carbon footprint and buy British.
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“We’ve spent over £9m on Garnalex’s state-
of-the-art aluminium extrusion facility and
we’ve integrated manufacturing, logistics and
SAP with our in-house GarnerSys software for
improved efficiency and outstanding product
quality. This investment gives us full control of
the supply chain, enabling us to offer shorter
lead times and first-class service.”
www.sheerline.com