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BAL proud to be Birmingham (Aluminium)

At Birmingham Aluminium Ltd (BAL), we have come a long way as a company in the last 3 decades.

Corrugated Heatsinks - new product launch

High Performance Force Cooled Corrugated Heatsinks / Assemblies

BAL invests in third wagon to cater for increasing sales

BAL Group has recently invested in a third, fully electronic, wagon, to accommodate increased sales across all business areas and to provide the best possible delivery service to customers.

Happy New Year from BAL Group

We would like to take this opportunity to wish our valued customers and suppliers a Happy New Year!

Business Update

We are pleased to confirm that we are fully open as a business and that our usual hours of work as well as our capacity have been resumed.

Coronavirus update May 7th 2020

Here at BAL Group (Aluminium) Ltd we have been striving to do everything possible during the present crisis to satisfy our customers’ requirements whilst safeguarding the welfare and safety of our employees, colleagues and the broader community, in line with government advice and instructions.

Coronavirus update

Here at BAL Group (Aluminium) Ltd we have been striving to do everything possible during the present crisis to satisfy our customers’ requirements whilst safeguarding the welfare and safety of our employees, colleagues and the broader community, in line with government advice and instructions.

BAL Group secures heatsink contract

BAL Group has secured a 3 year contract with a major European Manufacturer of electric traction engines to supply all of their aluminium heatsinks.

BAL Group enhance CNC machining capabilities

After consultation with Addison Machine Tools and their partner, Mecal, BAL Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of two new Mecal CM320 CNC machine centres.

Bal Group: Solutions in Aluminium

When it comes to aluminium, BAL Group has over three decades experience in designing and creating aluminium solutions.

This year BAL Group celebrates its 20th anniversary

From small beginnings the company has come a long way in 20 years. Over this time we have expanded our heatsink range and focussed on growing export sales in this sector. Today BAL Group is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of heatsinks.

BAL Group purchases high speed double head mitre saw

BAL Group is pleased to announce the purchase of a High Speed double head mitre saw suitable for cutting Aluminium. The saw has the capability of cutting up to 6000 mm long.

BAL Group demonstrates its expertise in customer product development

As one of the UK’s leading global suppliers of aluminium extrusion and finished components BAL Group’s customers come from all market sectors including architectural, lighting, electronics, consumer, leisure, safety and retail to name but a few.

Further expansion for BAL Group

The purchase of our new premises last year has allowed us to expand our production to include the manufacture of double glazed doors.

BAL Group invests in 3D printer

3-D printing has penetrated just about every market with the most innovative companies already putting them to work.

BAL Group Lends its expertise to Team Chicken…

BAL Group has recently used their knowledge of aluminium heatsinks to the benefit of Bromsgrove School, a private coeducational day and boarding school for children 7-18. Pupils from the school recently competed in the IET Formula 24, run by Greenpower Education Trust, which promotes sustainable engineering to young people through practical and educational engineering challenges.

BAL Office Partitioning goes from strength to strength

After a slow beginning while establishing a distribution network, business is now growing 30% month on month for the Office Partitioning range from BAL Group.

BAL Group rises to another heatsink challenge

BAL Group was approached by an existing customer, which is one of the largest high bay lighting companies in the UK.

Radiant heating panel design solution from BAL Group

BAL Office Partitioning trade counter Open

Local customers are welcome to visit our recently opened trade counter which provides fast access to standard sized products and finishes from the BAL Office Partitioning range.

BAL supports new generation product designers

BAL Group has recently committed to an undergraduate placement in partnership with Aston University.

Heatsink solution for LED lighting company

An LED lighting company approached a leading Scandinavian aluminium extruder to discuss a new project for radial fin heatsinks to cool a range of downlighters for use in high bay warehousing and offices.

BAL further expansion

BAL is taking a major step in achieving its objective of doubling the size of the business.

BAL Group increases CNC machining capabilities

BAL Group is pleased to announce the purchase of a new state of the art CNC work centre with 4 controlled axis.

Aluminium extrusion solves design challenge

A well established UK motor drive company approached BAL Group as they were dissatisfied with their existing supplier in terms of lead time, quality, service and price.

Investing in Aluminium Extrusion

Aluminium International Today's editor meets with BAL Group Managing Director Stefan Kucharczyk to discuss plans for the future growth of the business.

Bonded Fin Heatsink Design

BAL Group had been supplying bonded fin heatsinks to Diomed, an independent, privately owned healthcare company, based in the UK, for a number of years.

BAL Group in 2015

Since its inception, Birmingham Aluminium has evolved to meet the needs of an ever-changing market and we feel that our company name should replicate this