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Alumil SA is a global leader in the development and manufacture of aluminium window systems for industrial and commercial markets worldwide. The company continues to invest heavily in new product research and development as well in sustainable production methods. Philip Yorke looks at some of its latest cutting-edge products and its plans for future growth.

Alumil SA is among the world’s most successful producers of branded aluminium window systems for architectural use.

The company was founded in Greece in 1988 and remains an independent family-owned business. Following ten years of consistent growth, Alumil SA was listed on the Athens stock exchange in 1998, however the company was to see even more substantial growth over the next two decades as it modernised its production lines and increased its export sales markets.

Today Alumil employs around 2000 people and in 2016 recorded sales of more than €250 million. The company operates 11 state-ofthe-art production facilities in Greece and the Balkans with 25 subsidiaries located across the world. All Alumil’s individual production sites operate independently in their day-to-day business, however overall control of the company is directed from its headquarters in Greece where human resources, marketing and global management of the Alumil Group coordinated.

The Group’s sales network is also extensive and covers almost 50 markets throughout Europe, the USA, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its strategy today is to focus on expanding its sales throughout Europe, the USA, India and Africa by promoting its advanced architectural window systems in these key markets.

Increasing demand for thermal efficiency

There is an increasing global demand for energy-saving systems and energy-efficient production methods and Alumil’s answer to this is to continue to develop the optimal thermally insulated aluminium systems,

solar protection systems, controlled ventilation systems and the integration of photovoltaic systems into unique building cells.

Complimenting this market is the increasing global demand for greater security, and aluminium offers the highest level of protection from burglaries, vandalism, fire, smoke and damage from earthquakes.

In addition, Alumil architectural systems offer supreme protection from extreme weather conditions, especially in terms of water-proofing and resistance to wind-load. Thanks to its expertise the company is also able to meet the highest standards of aesthetics and incorporate the latest architectural trends such as minimalistic design and innovative product development. All product development is carried out at the Alumil Group’s’s own extensive in-house R&D centre and products are subsequently tested and certified by internationally accredited quality control institutions. Every year the company’s R&D teams create many new products which are tested and certified to keep Alumil one step ahead of its competitors and to create the most sustainable and efficient systems for its customers.

‘Supreme’ solutions

In its dedication to keeping up with the demanding requirements of the world’s ‘high-end’ markets for wide spans with minimal design, the company has enhanced its Supreme S650 series with one more advanced solution, in order to make it the perfect option for elegant constructions that feature high functionality and unrivalled all-round performance.

The latest feature is its advanced water drainage system that provides less required depth for easier installation and increased functionality. These additional profiles can be implemented to

compliment all sliding typologies, thus making them the ideal choice, even for complex, multi-track sliding constructions.

In addition, Alumil recently launched its advanced Supreme S91 series for heavy-duty, energy efficient casement windows that offer modern design with high levels of security. These have been specially designed to meet the new requirements of the ‘passive’ housing sector. This latest system has been fully certified by the renowned German Institute Rosenheim (IFT) at its testing laboratories for air permeability, water-tightness and resistance to wind load. Alumil continues to develop cutting-edge products that offer high specifications, which in turn help to make its customers more competitive and more profitable.

Expanding global presence

Alumil participates in the world’s largest trade fairs, such as the Bau Fair held in Munich each year, which is the leading venue for architecture, materials and systems. This is where Alumil is able to reach an international audience and showcase its latest innovative products and systems.

Today the Alumil Group is expanding its network across all continents and has established new subsidiaries in both central and eastern Europe, as well as in the Gulf, the USA and more recently in India and Africa. The company plans to maintain its strong, consistent growth through organic expansion based upon the many investments it has made in new technology and advances in its manufacturing capabilities.

Diverse product portfolio

The Alumil Group is not only involved in the development and manufacture of advanced window systems for the architectural markets. It is also a manufacturer of industrial profile systems for the railway, automotive and shipbuilding industries. Furthermore, it produces composite panels, polycarbonate sheets and fully automated systems for automatic doors in lifts, internal doors and solar protection products, as well as a range of complimentary products such as railings and pergolas. n For further details of the Alumil Group’s latest innovative products, systems and services visit: www.alumil.com