Lanka Aluminium launches concept centre for new product range

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Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC – the pioneers in the manufacture of high quality powder coated aluminium extrusions – launched a Concept Centre at No: 321, Galle Road, Colombo 3 recently with the objective of offering an opportunity for their customers, architects and consultants to obtain first-hand experience and knowledge on innovative and latest aluminium extrusions.

Of the seven new products that were on display at the Concept Centre, the sliding folding system, sliding windows and doors specifically engineered for weather resistance incorporating integral water drain-outs, casement doors and the unique tilt and turn windows were well appreciated by the architects and consultants present at the occasion.

The one drawback in the marketing of aluminium door and window systems is that the house builder – when shown individual pieces of aluminium – is unable to visualise what the finished product looks like. Hence, they are dependent on fabricators and designers to provide the necessary specifications. In addition, they very rarely have an idea of cost, and there is a tendency for certain unscrupulous elements to overcharge the house builder.

“As a solution to these drawbacks and to provide a value-added service to the end user, Lanka Aluminium Industries launched the Concept Centre displaying life size working models of windows and doors in attractive finishes” said Lanka Aluminium Industries Managing Director Dinal Peiris.

“These product concepts are revolutionary and the extrusions are proprietary. The company has also invested in state-of-the-art machinery which among other applications can also manufacture “arched” windows” he added.

Today, aluminium extrusions are amongst the most widely used building materials in the construction of high rise buildings the world over, as aluminium is the only viable material capable of withstanding the wind loads and forces applicable on windows in such construction projects.

Many house builders also use aluminium doors and windows for domestic applications, since such units especially when powder coated are extremely durable, long lasting and absolutely maintenance free as – amongst other advantages – they do not need the regular polishing and varnishing required for timber. Aluminium sliding windows in particular, work smoothly and are not subject to the warping and distortion so commonly found in timber windows.

House builders can now visit the centre with their consultants and architects, see and check the operation of the doors and windows and then select the system most suited for their budget and particular application.