In the frame Exalco Aluminium Systems

IN THE FRAME

Integrated industrial company Exalco Aluminium Systems creates and manufactures a wide range of modern aluminium profiles for both structural and architectural applications. Emma-Jane Batey spoke to CEO George Kantonias to learn more.

Located in Larissa, Greece, Exalco Aluminium Systems is an integrated industrial business producing aluminium profiles for customers all over the world. From its two state-of-the-art factories, both in Larissa, Exalco utilises its output capacity of 33,000 tonnes annually to deliver a wide range of architectural and structural aluminium profiles, all made to the highest European standards.

Across its nearly 180,000m2 of privately-owned facilities, Exalco’s production capabilities include extrusion units with four presses from 1100 tonnes up to 2840 tonnes, a dedicated extrusion die section, a surface treatment and anodising unit and both vertical and horizontal powder coating units. CEO George Kantonias spoke to Industry Europe about the company’s extensive site and the benefits it offers its customers. He said, “Our fully integrated company ensures that we can design and produce aluminium profiles that cover all the modern structural and architectural needs of our customers. Both of our sites are carefully equipped with the latest machinery and technology that can enable us to meet their demands, with everything of the highest quality. For example, our powder coating unit works with wood, marble and granite as well as fantasy decoration and we have our own foundry unit with an annual capacity of 12,000 tonnes each year.”

Beauty and performance

Part of the Biokarpet Group, alongside complementary operations in Bulgaria, Romania and Japan, Exalco’s dedication to aluminium profile systems means that it has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its field. Its product portfolio includes systems for curtains walls, façades, office partition walls, folding doors and windows,opening doors and windows using high security multilock mechanisms, sliding doors and railing systems as well as its standard profiles, all environmentally responsible thanks to their recyclable materials.

Exalco also offers a bespoke service. Mr Kantonias continued, “All of our products are technically designed to ensure the maximum performance with the best appearance. The profiles are carefully created to be strong and long-lasting in all weathers. Customers know that they can rely on Exalco quality.”

As Greece’s leading aluminium profiles company, Exalco’s portfolio also includes new technology systems achieving the highest thermal insulation standards. The new entrance door is a system for premium security doors, which is an innovation with European

standards, that combines luxurious design with maximum security and absolute thermal insulation.

Exalco’s latest product launch is still relatively under wraps, but Mr Kantonias was happy to tell Industry Europe that the new frame will certainly be something fresh to the market. He said, “The new Exalco frame named ORAMA is very exciting because it’s mostly a glass product. That may sound strange coming from an aluminium profile company but we’re very pleased with it because it will offer new building application opportunities. You actually don’t see the frame very much at all but it’s still got all the hallmarks of Exalco quality. We’re launching it across Europe.”

With live projects in Italy, Romania, France, Bulgaria, Nigeria, Canada, USA, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Greece, Exalco’s interesting range of both modern and more traditional applications shows how flexible its aluminium profiles are and the vast potential it offers to its customers throughout the world. Mr Kantonias said, “From the huge glass-fronted EQHO skyscraper in France to the brickwork ING office in Bulgaria, we love to work on interesting projects that really harness the practicality and beauty of our products. We have a number of live projects currently and are excited about the potential for our new Exalco frame.” n