UK Enterprise Awards 2024

Garnalex is an industry leader that specialises in the supply of grade 6063 aluminium extrusion produced on its state-of-the-art SMS HYBREX aluminium press. The company was founded in early 2018 by Roger Hartshorn, who saw a gap in the market for a modern UK-based aluminium extruder. With 40 years of experience in the fenestration industry, Roger is an expert in the field. This is evidenced in Garnalex’s 100,000 sq. ft. Derbyshirebased factory which, after being designed and refurbished to the highest standards, is the most modern aluminium facility across the country. In 2020, Garnalex launched its Sheerline system’s company with the aim of revolutionising the way aluminium windows were fabricated, installed, and sold. Sheerline windows and doors are designed around a wider thermal break than legacy aluminium systems which makes them more energy efficient and perfectly designed to meet the most recent requirements of the built environment. “Our fully vertically integrated, state-of-the-art production facility enables us to offer outstanding levels of service and agility that Sheerline customers rely on,” David tells us. “Giving us the control needed to ensure all Sheerline products are manufactured to the highest possible standards.” While Garnalex is responsible for the extrusion process, the aluminium is then used by Sheerline to transform all the main components that make up its products, which are then manufactured into finished doors, windows, and lanterns by its nationwide network of fabricators. This structured process means that products are made to the highest quality as they follow a system of experts with a sole focus on each stage. Furthermore, Sheerline provides its trade customers with training, tooling, and technical advice alongside ensuring that the appropriate testing and certification has been achieved so that its products are durable, insulative, and attractive for many years to come. This approach has proved successful, with many customers ecstatic about the results of installing Sheerline’s products in their homes. “We have recently had a Sheerline bifold and lantern installed on our kitchen extension and are really stunned with the difference it has made to how warm and bright the house feels. We are really impressed with the service we received, and cannot wait for next summer, when we can use the doors properly! We highly recommend,” says Robert. “We have just had two lots of bifold doors and two other Sheerline windows installed through a local installer,” writes Aly. “The quality of the product is every bit as good as the installer promised. They feel really fantastic quality and very well priced for such a quality product. We absolutely love them and cannot wait for spring to arrive so we can let the outside in! For the meantime, they are keeping us warm throughout the cold and rain we are having at the moment. Thank you so much, and we would highly recommend.” Such glowing reviews come at no surprise, however, as Sheerline was recently ranked as the ninth fastest growing company in the UK in the 2024 Orsea Growth index, further highlighting Sheerline’s commitment to innovation and delivering the best possible products to its customers. “We pride ourselves in offering industry leading quality, reliability, and agility of supply, says David, “all delivered by our experienced team of fenestration professionals.” Having invested over £19 million to date, Sheerline is dedicated to continuous growth and expansion. The company’s team of technical experts have studied every component of windows and doors, from how they are manufactured and installed to how they perform and look. Through this approach, the team have developed a deep understanding of the service and support required for such products, which resulted in the remarkable Sheerline range. For the hard work that Garnalex and its system’s company Sheerline, has put into transforming the market of aluminium extrusion through innovation and ongoing research, the company has been awarded the title of Best Modern Aluminium Extrusion Company 2024 by SME News. Contact: David Wigley Company: Garnalex – Garner Aluminium Extrusions Ltd Web Address: https://garnalex.com/ Aluminium extrusion is a process that allow aluminium alloys to be shaped to your liking by pushing it through a special press fitted with your chosen die. This process transforms everyday aluminium alloy into objects with a defined cross-section, created for specific uses. Here we take a look at Garnalex, one of the few aluminium system houses in the UK and Sheerline, its innovative brand of aluminium windows and doors systems, speaking with Head of Marketing, David Wigley. Best Modern Aluminium Extrusion Company 2024

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