A Pioneering Façade Specialist
The Technal brand from Hydro Building Systems was created 50 years ago and is a pioneering international specialist in architectural aluminium façade systems.
Technal has established an unrivalled reputation for innovative and inspirational design solutions and has built up an impressive portfolio of award-winning projects.
With a history in the UK which spans more than 30 years, Technal’s door, window and curtain walling systems have been used to create purpose-designed façades for buildings in sectors as diverse as offices, airports, leisure, schools and higher education, healthcare and apartments.
Technal has a clear understanding of the requirements of architects, contractors, developers, building occupiers and fabricators, which has enabled it to engineer an innovative, technically advanced and highly flexible product portfolio
A Global Façade Brand
Construction clients, architects and contractors benefit from:
The R&D resources and track record of Technal – a global façade brand
The financial stability of Hydro Aluminium – the world’s third largest aluminium company
A technical support team to work with you at every stage, from initial concept design and the preparation of specifications
A national network of approved fabricators in the UK and Ireland
A commitment to advising and training fabricators and installers at Technal’s dedicated training centre, to ensure standards of the highest quality
A strong logistics operation, delivering products from stock, nationwide, from strategically-located distribution centres and using Technal’s own fleet of vehicles
A range of IT packages for the production of fast and accurate project drawings, estimating and design
A portfolio of award-winning architectural projects
Superior Façade Systems for the Most Demanding Applications
Each system in the Technal range has been developed to provide:
- Enhanced thermal efficiency
- Unrivalled visual appeal and design flexibility
- Low maintenance
- Full compatibility with other Technal façade products
- Ease of fabrication and installation
- Quality components for long-term performance
- Advanced manufacturing techniques for precise installation and ongoing performance to specification
- A wide range of mill finished, anodised and polyester powder coated finishes
- The reassurance of rigorous testing to BS EN standards for wind resistance, water tightness and air permeability
- Slim and consistent sight lines
- A wide variety of design options such as shaped caps and concealed vents for curtain walling; a modular low rise façade system; curved window profiles and a choice of module sizes; stylish and contemporary door and window furniture.
Take a look at how some of the world’s leading architects have used Technal’s glazing systems across the continents. You can now view in digital form a new commemorative book we have published to celebrate Technal’s 50 years of innovation, showcasing a unique collection of really inspirational buildings.