With fabricators under increasing pressure and profitability at stake, Deceuninck’s modular system is redefining how aluminium is manufactured into windows and doors.
From rising consumer expectations to tightening building regulations and ever-increasing business costs, today’s fabricators face more hurdles and complexities than ever before.
As product ranges expand in line with market demand, the challenge lies in staying agile as well as profitable, as Darren Woodcock, General Manager at Deceuninck, explains.
“Modern life, and business, is becoming increasingly complicated, and today’s window and door fabricators are really up against it,” says Darren.
“A growing product range can put pressure on headcount, stock holding, training, and even machinery, all of which erode margin. The key is to keep things as simple and flexible as possible, and that’s where Decalu really excels,” he adds.
Modular concept
Built around a single, modular platform, Decalu brings together windows, doors, bi-folds, and lift & slide systems, as well as interior glazed partitioning, under one unified design and performance framework.
Significantly reducing complexity for fabricators, while enabling them to keep up with increasing demand for high-performance aluminium systems, the result is tangible savings, faster lead times and less room for error, in an industry where quality, consistency, and reputation are everything.
“The Decalu range is engineered for efficiency because in reality, time is money,” explains Darren. “Shared components are a key aspect of its appeal because they speed up production, simplify tooling requirements and minimise stock surplus, as well as waste.
“Combine that with pre-inserted, co-extruded EPDM gaskets, which eliminate gasket shrinkage, reducing site call-backs, and the advantages are clear,” he adds
Seamless transition
From the sleek Decalu88 Flush Casement window to the stylish Encasa internal partition system, Decalu’s versatile range makes it easier for PVC-U fabricators to enter the aluminium market or expand their aluminium offering, thanks to minimal retraining requirements and familiar production processes.
Designed from the ground up with thermal efficiency, compliance and sustainability front and centre, the performance-engineered Decalu system is future-ready for Part L and Future Homes Standards.
Available in side-hung, top-hung and fixed configurations with slim sightlines, the Decalu88 Flush Casement, for example, achieves U-values as low as 0.8W/m²K when triple glazed. Achieving 1.2W/m²K with standard double glazing, the system already goes beyond current regulations as standards continue to rise.
Manufactured using recyclable aluminium and designed for longevity, Decalu also helps fabricators meet environmental targets without compromise.
“Decalu is engineered for efficiency, simplicity, flexibility, and cost control, without compromising on performance or aesthetics; offering endless possibilities from just one platform,” adds Darren.
“It gives fabricators the tools to deliver fully coordinated aluminium window and door products, from internal glazing right through to casements, bi-folds and lift-and-slide systems.
“It offers a smarter, simpler way of producing a product range that really does tick all the boxes, and it’s that ease of manufacture that ultimately gives our customers a competitive edge,” Darren concludes.
For more information about Deceuninck’s aluminium and PVC-U product and service offer, please call 01249 816 969, email deceuninck.ltd@deceuninck.com, or visit www.deceuninckaluminium.co.uk.