Technal

Technal is an operating division of Hydro Building Systems - Europe's largest aluminium building systems company, which is part of Hydro Aluminium - the world's third largest aluminium company.

In the UK, Technal is managed as an autonomous business with the flexibility to develop products and services in response to the specific requirements of the UK market.

Technal has a clear understanding of the requirements of architects, specifiers and fabricators, which has enabled us to engineer a broad, innovative and versatile product portfolio.

We have a national network of approved fabricators and a strong logistics operation, which will deliver products from stock, nationwide. And our design and technical support teams are on hand to work closely with you at every stage.

Superior Systems for Every Situation

Technal's comprehensive portfolio of aluminium façade systems comprises Curtain Walling, Doors, Windows and Ground Floor Framing.

All the products in the range offer flexible, high performance, and visually attractive solutions for a wide variety of situations, including:

• Offices
• Retail
• Hospitals and schools
• Leisure
• Public buildings
• Industrial

A Customer-focused Organisation

Technal has the capabilities and resources to respond to individual project needs through bespoke designs for specific schemes, performance enhancements and new innovations to enhance both new and existing architecture.

A comprehensive range of support services is available to architects and specifiers, which includes technical assistance from the design stage, through to the preparation of specifications.

We also offer a range of software and IT packages, including:

• Fastrack system libraries for the creation of fast and accurate project drawings
• Wictop - a comprehensive estimating and design package
• CWCalx - a programme to assist with design calculations for curtain walling.

National Fabricator Network

Technal recognises the importance of fabrication and installation for the long-term performance of its systems. We have a national network of approved fabricators and are committed to advising and training installers across the industry.

As a company sponsor of the Centre for Window Cladding and Technology and an active member of the Council for Aluminium in Building, we are committed to providing training support to all our fabricators to ensure the highest quality of fabrication and installation. Our training centre provides:

• Product training courses for the fabrication and installation of Technal's systems
• Basic and advanced courses for window and curtain walling technicians.

Committed to Excellence

We strive to continually improve every aspect of our business, from the design of our systems to delivery on site. Our market leading products are rigorously tested as part of the development process to ensure they meet the most stringent standards for air permeability, wind resistance, and water penetration.

Our customers also benefit from Technal's strong logistics operation in the UK, which has the facilities to deliver products nationwide from stocks held at our northern and southern distribution centres, and using our own fleet of vehicles.

Company Information

Company Name: Hydro Building Systems Limited

Registered Office: HBS Centre, Silkwood Park, Wakefield WF5 9TG

Registered in England: 1420752

VAT Registration No: 675388093