Alumex brings wood finish to Aluminium Extrusions:

Revolutionary feature helps save Sri Lankan forests

Alumex (Pvt) Ltd, recently announced the introduction of the 'wood finish' and polished anodizing to its aluminium extrusions. Director Marketing of Alumex (Pvt) Ltd Nadira William said with this new innovative process, an authentic timber effect such as Teak, Mahogany or Rosewood can be given to the surfaces of extrusion products, such as aluminium doors and windows.

"The wood finish is totally new to Sri Lanka. Apart from satisfying the consumers' desire for an attractive wood finish, the polished anodizing will, in turn, offer a brilliant finish to anodized extrusions, providing an elegant look to modern buildings and thus brightening the streets of Sri Lanka', William said. She added that by capturing the housing and building construction market in Sri Lanka to a great extent, this new and revolutionary feature will also have a great impact on saving the forests of this country.

Incorporated in 1986, Alumex began its commercial operations in the year 1988.

Alumex has an factory at Makola, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and a manufacturing staff of over 450 employees with a capacity to produce over 600 metric tonnes a month. Offering consumers an environmentally friendly alternative to wooden doors, windows, etc, Alumex specialises in the production and design of aluminium extrusions, powder coating and anodizing.

Its distribution operations are undertaken through a very comprehensive dealer network, established in all major cities and towns of Sri Lanka.

In addition to being the only ISO 9001:2000 certified Aluminium Extrusion manufacturer in Sri Lanka, Alumex Aluminium Extrusions manufactures in line with a range of other specifications and standards, including British and Sri Lankan specifications and standards, signifying their stature in the industry, both locally as well as on an international stage.