Aluminium boost for installers
Our decision to launch the in-house fabrication of aluminium has been welcomed by installers who can now access high-quality, leading brand aluminium and uPVC products from a single, trusted fabricator.
Fabrication of AluKs aesthetic and high-performance products, including slimline casement, flush casement, tilt and turn and commercial casement windows, and its stunning heritage door, will follow later this summer. Meanwhile, production of the Cortizo Bifold Plus Door and Cortizo 4900 Sliding HI is underway at our North West Division in Bolton, where a previously underutilised area of the site has been transformed into an aluminium fabrication hub. The unit is staffed by skilled fabricators and led by recently appointed Aluminium Manager, Louis Nuttall, who, like his team of specialists, has been recruited because of his expertise in aluminium products and manufacture.
Rob Brearley, Group Managing Director, Glazerite says: “Thanks to its slim sightlines, contemporary aesthetics and durability, commercial clients and homeowners alike are increasingly choosing aluminium, and we want to ensure our installers can tap into this market from their usual, trusted supplier while continuing to benefit from our quick quotation turnaround, short lead times, UK wide delivery, technical expertise and dedicated marketing support.”
Rob adds: “The addition of AluK and Cortizo has further enhanced our high-quality suite of solutions and marks a significant step for both Glazerite and our installers. Our commercial base in particular have welcomed the expansion, though it will also open up new opportunities for those in the residential sector, with homeowners drawn to the contemporary look and feel of aluminium.”
Russell Yates, Managing Director, AluK adds: “We’re delighted to be working with Glazerite on the fabrication of our leading range, which combines cutting-edge design with exceptional performance. Our team has recently been onsite to assist with set up and training and there has been a real buzz about its introduction. It is an exciting time for Glazerite and its installers, and a journey AluK is thrilled to be a part of.”
Alejandro, Sales Director of Cortizo, says: “We’re proud to see our high-performance aluminium systems being fabricated by a partner like Glazerite, whose manufacturing expertise and commitment to quality mirror our own. With full in-house control over the production process – from extrusion and powder coating to thermal break assembly – and systems tested in Europe and the UK’s most advanced laboratories, Cortizo delivers reliability, innovation, and market-leading performance.”
The created of a dedicated aluminium facility at the Bolton site forms part of our broader stratgeic plan to expand its offering for its extensive installer base. It follows a recent £1 million+ investment across the Group to transform its IT infrastructure, online ordering system, and operations across the UK.
