Aluminium Applications

From engineering products to leisure equipment, electronic enclosures to lighting, solar shading to shop fittings, the use of aluminium extrusion is extensive and new uses are found by our customers every day.

We are the premium supplier to many markets:

Building & construction, automotive, trucks, trailers, buses & rail, marine, office & home furniture, electrical & industrial equipment, consumer products, solar, defence and security.

Architecture

We are a leading supplier to the architectural market supplying a wide range of aluminium glazing products, from doors, windows and walls, to office partitioning systems.

The construction sector uses aluminium essentially due to its lightness, strength and ductility, but also due to its corrosion resistance, meaning that it highly suitable for external applications as it does not rust like some other materials.

The combination of strength/lightness and good ductility enables the creation of products that in other materials would have been too heavy. It is the metal’s formability and aesthetic appearance that makes it particularly suitable for today’s window frames, doors and indoor cladding.

Audio Equipment

We are a leading supplier to the professional audio market, offering a wide range of high-quality equipment, from speakers, microphones and headphones, to full mixing and recording systems.

The events, broadcast and entertainment sectors rely on audio technology for its clarity, durability and performance, ensuring consistent results in both live and studio environments.

The combination of precision engineering and robust design allows the creation of equipment that delivers powerful sound without unnecessary bulk. It is the balance of performance, reliability and sleek design that makes our audio solutions the preferred choice for today’s demanding applications.

Communication Equipment

We are a leading supplier to the communications market, offering a wide range of advanced equipment, from two-way radios and mobile devices to networking systems and rugged tablets.

Sectors such as emergency services, transport, and industrial operations rely on these solutions for their reliability, connectivity and ease of use in demanding environments.

The combination of robust design and cutting-edge technology ensures clear communication without interruption. It is this blend of performance, durability and practicality that makes our equipment the trusted choice for today’s communication needs.

Construction

We are a leading supplier to the construction market, offering a wide range of high-performance solutions, from curtain walling, cladding and facias, to louvres, solar panels and scaffolding systems.

The building sector relies on these products for their strength, durability and design flexibility, ensuring long-lasting performance in both structural and aesthetic applications.

The combination of robust engineering and modern design enables the creation of structures that are both practical and visually striking. It is this balance of reliability, safety and architectural appeal that makes our solutions the preferred choice for today’s construction projects.

Transport

We are a leading supplier to the transport market, offering a wide range of solutions for rail, avionics and road transport. From high-performance components to integrated systems, our products support the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across multiple sectors.

The transport industry relies on advanced technology for reliability, durability and performance under demanding conditions. Our expertise ensures consistent results, whether in high-speed rail, aviation systems or heavy-duty road vehicles.

It is this combination of innovation, safety and proven engineering that makes our solutions the preferred choice for today’s transport infrastructure and operations.

LED Lighting

We are a leading supplier to the lighting market, offering a wide range of LED solutions including panels, bulbs, high bay fittings and linear systems.

The commercial, industrial and residential sectors rely on LED lighting for its efficiency, longevity and versatility, delivering sustainable performance across diverse applications.

The combination of energy savings, low maintenance and modern design makes LED lighting the preferred choice for today’s environments, offering both practicality and visual appeal.

Lighting

BAL Group is a leading supplier to the lighting industry, delivering aluminium extrusions for domestic, commercial and industrial applications.

Aluminium extrusion is ideal for this type of application as it allows design features to be built in to address specific issues for a product’s application. At BAL Group we use our expertise to take advantage of the benefits of aluminium and the extrusion process in order to help our customers produce a product with optimal function.

Lights generate heat which is an important technical consideration to take into account and the use of aluminium is integral to the solution. The thermal properties of aluminium can be used in the design of the aluminium profile to conduct heat away.

Heat sinks are used in these applications as a compliment to aluminium extrusions as their fins increase the surface area and dissipate heat into the environment that the light will be used in.

The use of aluminium also allows the use of a material which is as environmentally friendly as possible. Aluminium is endlessly recyclable, offering no loss of material properties.

Office Furniture

BAL Group provides a total commercial solution supplying both interior and exterior furnishing products and applications. Product engineers, designers and other customers choose aluminium for its formability, lightness and decorative appearance to create innovative, cutting edge designs for their furniture. The use of aluminium extrusion means that products are far lighter than rival items in alternative materials. Aluminium extrusion can build in function which cut costs, simplifies assembly and also offers a better aesthetic solution for customers.

It is no surprise that the characteristics of aluminium and the combined knowledge of BAL Group and our customers are combining to increase the number of applications that aluminium extrusion is used for.

Solar Shading, Blinds and Shutters

Commercial buildings like shopping centres, airports and call centres frequently feature large glazed atria and glass openings, both vertical and horizontal. Although this makes for attractive, airy, modern buildings, it brings with it problems associated with solar glare and heat gain. These need to be addressed so that the building remains as comfortable and appealing to work in as it is to look at.

The extrudability of aluminium means that it is easily formed into custom shapes, which is why it is ideal for the internal and external solar shading systems that this type of application calls for. It is also light in weight which makes installation easier.

Solar shading solutions need to be reliable and aesthetically pleasing to the end user but also easy and quick to assemble for the installers which means aluminium extrusion is an ideal selection.

For external systems, commonly known as brise soleil, aluminium is an excellent choice as it offers a high level of corrosion resistance compared to steel which will rust.