Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asian architects looking to construct modern and sublime homes and buildings with durable, eco-friendly and cost-effective windows and doors are increasingly relying on aluminium technology. Known for its lightweight, recyclable and corrosion-resistant properties, aluminium has been a consistent material of choice in Australia for decades. Understanding the Australian market and environmental conditions, top aluminium extrusion producer Capral is eager to share its 80-year experience and technical knowledge, and develop partnerships with Chinese and Southeast Asian fabricators and extrusion manufacturers. “Our systems are built for Australian climate conditions, which are very similar to conditions in southeast China and Asia,” says Tony Dragicevich, managing director. “Our proprietary systems are designed and tested in our own laboratories to withstand weather conditions such as strong winds and rain; we want to bring our Australian expertise to other markets in the region via technology agreements and partnerships.” We want to bring our Australian expertise to other markets in the region via technology agreements and partnerships Tony Dragicevich, managing director As a partner, Capral offers assembly tooling, training and technical support. With the largest extrusion manufacturing capability in Australia producing more than 50,000 tonnes of high-quality aluminium profiles per year, Capral continues to innovate to serve the architectural, marine, automotive, engineering and transport sectors. Its latest offering, Smart Fix, is a thermally efficient, non-combustible facade and cladding solution for high-rise buildings. The system was launched to the Australian market in December last year. “With Smart Fix, we have a cost-effective facade solution compliant with the stringent fire standards in Australia for new buildings,” Dragicevich says. “Our own research and development department is continually working on innovations in conjunction with third-party companies and Australian universities.” Capral is the largest aluminium extrusion and distribution business in Australia with a national footprint of extrusion plants and distribution centres. It employs more than 1,000 people with A$125 million (HK$699 million) in net assets. It is primed to grow in Australia and beyond as it advances aluminium technology that supports modern and traditional architectural and industrial projects. www.capral.com.au