ALSPEC
ALSPEC is a privately held Australian designer and distributor of architectural aluminium systems for commercial and residential construction, serving architects, fabricators, and builders through 15 nationwide branches and a portfolio of 80+ certified products, including windows, doors, framing, louvres, security screens, curtain walls, and solar-integrated structures.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersEastern Creek, Australia
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ALSPEC does
ALSPEC (legal entity: Aluminium Specialties Group Pty Ltd), founded in 1976 and headquartered in Eastern Creek, New South Wales, is a privately held Australian designer and distributor of architectural aluminium systems. The company offers a portfolio of 80+ products across 14 categories, including commercial windows and doors, residential windows and doors under the Carinya sub-brand, commercial framing systems (McArthur Evo, Hunter Evo, ecoFRAMEplus), ThermAFrame thermally broken systems using European polyamide thermal break technology, louvres and solar control solutions, security screens (Invisi-Gard, Eco-Gard, Alu-Gard, KidScreen, Vision-Gard), curtain walls (Flinders, Hunter Evo), outdoor living products (EndurAl balustrade, DuraSlat fencing), and home improvement lines including the Alushade Solarport and Patio/Pergola systems. Performance characteristics include BAL40 bushfire ratings, cyclonic wind load ratings up to SLS 4500 Pa and ULS 7000 Pa, thermal Uw values of 3.0-6.1 (single glazed), acoustic performance up to Rw 39 dB, and water resistance up to 700 Pa.
ALSPEC operates as part of an integrated group of wholly-owned subsidiaries covering the value chain: AlspeX (aluminium extrusion manufacturing), AFS (aluminium façade systems), AIS (aluminium industrial solutions), Alspec Solar (solar energy integration), OmniTest (NATA-accredited testing facility), and sub-brands Carinya, Invisi-Gard, and KidScreen. The company employs 101-250 staff and maintains 15 branches across Australia covering every major metropolitan and regional centre from Darwin to Tasmania.
Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware and systems sales to commercial builders, developers, and fabricators, complemented by trade credit accounts and consumer direct sales via shopalspec.com.au and the 1300 ALSPEC phone line. The go-to-market motion is specification-driven, targeting architects, designers, fabricators, and builders through a National Specification Team, CPD presentations, design-focused events (Spec & Sip), a professional registration portal providing CAD files and BIM content, and multi-channel marketing. Pricing is quote-based through branches and account representatives rather than publicly listed. Named customers include Mirvac, Coopers Brewery ($70 million Brand Home), Ampol, Graya, Taronga Zoo, and the Brisbane Broncos, spanning hospitality, real estate, retail/fuel, sports, and tourism end-markets.
ALSPEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ALSPEC
- Legal name
- Aluminium Specialties Group Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://alspec.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- ALSPEC is a privately held Australian designer and distributor of architectural aluminium systems for commercial and residential construction, serving architects, fabricators, and builders through 15 nationwide branches and a portfolio of 80+ certified products, including windows, doors, framing, louvres, security screens, curtain walls, and solar-integrated structures.
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- akta.pro rank
ALSPEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Aluminium Systems
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM), Outdoor Railing, Guardrail & Balustrade Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAI)
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Where ALSPEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eastern Creek
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices15 records
Markets served
ALSPEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Architectural Systems Sales: Sale of aluminium architectural systems including windows, doors, framing, louvres, and façade solutions to commercial builders, developers, and fabricators
- Hardware and Accessories: Hardware components including Triser security and architectural hardware, automation, sealants, and accessories sold to fabricators and trade customers
- Security Screens: Security screening products including Invisi-Gard, Eco-Gard, Optimised Security Mesh, Alu-Gard, and KidScreen fall prevention screens sold to residential and commercial markets
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Trade/Credit Account Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
ALSPEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ALSPEC designs, manufactures, and distributes innovative aluminium architectural systems including commercial and residential windows, doors, framing, louvres, balustrades, security screens, curtain walls, and home-improvement products for the Australian construction market. The company operates a vertically integrated ecosystem through subsidiaries covering extrusion manufacturing, façades, industrial solutions, solar energy, and NATA-accredited testing, supplying architects, fabricators, builders, developers, and homeowners through a 15-branch national network and online shop.
Product overview
ALSPEC is a comprehensive aluminium architectural systems supplier offering a diverse portfolio of 80+ products organized across 14 product categories. The core offering includes Commercial Windows & Doors (ProGlide® sliding doors, Hawkesbury®, Altitude®, Swan Evo™, View-Max®, ProTilt®, ProVista™), Residential Windows & Doors under the Carinya® sub-brand, Commercial Framing systems (McArthur Evo, Hunter Evo, ecoFRAMEplus, ecoWALL, Hastings), and ThermAFrame® thermally broken systems using European Polyamide Thermal Break technology. Supporting product lines include Louvres & Solar Control (Air-Flo Plus, Ventus, Solaire™, Dualair®, Paraflow), Hardware (Triser Security, Triser Architectural), Security Screens (Invisi-Gard, Eco-Gard, Alu-Gard®, Alu-Grille®, KidScreen), Curtain Walls (Flinders, Hunter Evo), Outdoor Living (EndurAl Balustrade, DuraSlat Fencing), Home Improvement (Alushade™ Solarport, Versastyle®), and Industrial products. The company also operates subsidiary brands including Carinya Windows & Doors, Invisi-Gard Security Solutions, KidScreen, Alspec Solar, and OmniTest NATA-accredited testing facility. ALSPEC positions itself as serving architects, fabricators, builders, and renovators across commercial, residential, industrial, and home improvement markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Carinya: Residential windows and doors brand offering Carinya Comfort, Carinya Select, and Carinya Classic product lines.
- Invisi-Gard
- KidScreen
- Eco-Gard
- Alushade
- ThermAFrame
- Versastyle
- DuraSlat
- EndurAl
Products and services
- Commercial Windows & Doors Range (ProGlide®, Hawkesbury®, Altitude®, Swan Evo™, Torrens, View-Max®, ProTilt®, ProVista™) High-performance commercial aluminium windows and doors including sliding doors (ProGlide, Hawkesbury, Altitude, ProVista), shopfront doors (Swan Evo, Torrens), awning/casement windows (ProTilt), and commercial sliding windows (View-Max). Designed for Australian architecture and climate with weather-resistant, wheelchair-compliant sills to AS1428.1. Targeted at architects, designers, and commercial builders.
- Carinya® Residential Windows & Doors (Comfort, Select, Classic) Residential window and door product lines under the Carinya sub-brand offering comfort-focused design (Comfort), selective features (Select), and classic design (Classic) for traditional applications. Targeted at homeowners and residential builders.
- Commercial Framing Systems (McArthur Evo, Hunter Evo, ecoFRAMEplus, ecoWALL, Hastings, Derwent, Opal, Sub Heads/Sills, Glazing Channels) Comprehensive commercial aluminium framing systems ranging from 45mm to 250mm depths for shopfronts, curtain walls, glass partitions, offices, and stud partitioning applications. Includes centre pocket framing (McArthur Evo), flush glazed framing (Hunter Evo), double glazed framing (ecoFRAMEplus), flush glazed framing (ecoWALL 225), front glazed framing (Hastings), and partitioning suites (Opal).
- ThermAFrame® Thermally Broken Systems High-performance energy-efficient thermally broken aluminium framing systems using European Polyamide Thermal Break technology combined with Australian design principles. Includes flush glazed framing (101.6mm and 150mm), centre glazed framing (101.6mm and 150mm), thermally broken awning/casement windows, 50mm commercial doors, and thermally broken sliding doors for best possible energy ratings.
- Louvres & Solar Control Systems (Air-Flo Plus, Aero, Ventus, Solaire™, Dualair®, Paraflow, CityScape™) Aluminium louvre and solar control systems for energy-efficient ventilation, passive airflow, external solar control, and facade applications. Includes stand-alone louvre framing (Air-Flo Plus 125mm), window louvres (Aero, Ventus), batten range for fencing and pergolas (Solaire™), fixed louvres, dual glazed louvre systems (Dualair®), dual blade louvres (Paraflow), and operable plantation shutters (CityScape™).
- Security Screens (Invisi-Gard, Eco-Gard, Optimised Security Mesh, Invisi-Maxx, Alu-Gard®, Alu-Grille®, Vision-Gard, KidScreen, Flyscreens) Comprehensive security screen and screening solutions including premium stainless steel security (Invisi-Gard), bespoke and affordable security screening (Eco-Gard), optimised security mesh, high-performance extreme weather protection screens (Invisi-Maxx), all-aluminium perforated security (Alu-Gard® and Alu-Gard® Edge), diamond grilles (Alu-Grille® 7mm), privacy security screens (Vision-Gard), fall prevention screens (KidScreen), and flyscreens/flydoors for residential and commercial applications.
- Curtain Wall Systems (Flinders 136mm, Hunter Evo 150mm) Unitised curtain wall systems for commercial facades. Flinders 136mm is a sleek unitised curtain wall for modern building facades. Hunter Evo 150mm is a captive glazed unitised curtain wall with 150mm x 80mm frame depth, ideal for low-rise to mid-rise applications.
- Alushade™ Solarport System Cutting-edge solar carport solution for residential and commercial applications, transforming unused space into a sustainable energy source. Operated under the Alspec Solar sub-brand.
- Alushade™ Patio & Pergola System Patio and pergola system designed for durability in marine and harsh environments, built for both residential and commercial applications under the Alushade brand.
- Versastyle® Wardrobe Systems (Classic and Slim) Modern and stylish aluminium wardrobe framing systems offering design flexibility and easy installation. Available in Classic and Slim configurations for residential applications.
- Danmac Shower Screens Shower screen products from Danmac, distributed through Alspec's national branch network. Danmac is described as Australia's most trusted and committed shower screen manufacturer.
- EndurAl Balustrade System Engineered and tested aluminium balustrade solution developed with Australia's unique architecture and wind classifications in mind for outdoor living applications.
- DuraSlat Fencing System Premium concealed fixed aluminium screening and fencing solution for domestic and commercial fence and screening applications.
- Aluminium Cast Panels Aluminium cast panels designed to suit all standard screen framing sections, available in a range of styles, patterns, and colours for home improvement and architectural applications.
- Hardware and Accessories (Triser Security and Architectural Hardware, Automation, Sealants) Hardware components including Triser security and architectural hardware, automation, sealants, and accessories sold to fabricators and trade customers as part of Alspec's complete aluminium systems offering.
Quantifiable outcome
- Thermal performance: Uw range 3.0-6.1 (single glazed), 3.0-3.9 (double glazed)
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Companies that use ALSPEC
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
ALSPEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
ALSPEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Rio TintocoreCollaboration between Alspex (a division of ALSPEC) and Rio Tinto as an example of successful industry partnerships advancing aluminium recycling technologies. The partnership demonstrates shared commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.
- AFS – Aluminium Façade SystemscorePart of the Alspec Group of Companies contributing to the built environment. AFS specializes in aluminium facade systems integrated with Alspec's architectural systems.
- AIS – Aluminium Industrial SolutionscorePart of the Alspec Group of Companies. AIS provides aluminium solutions for industrial applications, expanding Alspec's capabilities beyond architectural systems.
- AlspeX – ExtruderscorePart of the Alspec Group of Companies. AlspeX handles aluminium extrusion operations, providing vertical integration for Alspec's product range.
- Alspec SolarcorePart of the Alspec Group of Companies. Alspec Solar provides solar solutions including the Alushade Solarport System, integrating renewable energy with aluminium structures.
- OmniTest – NATA-accredited testing facilitycorePart of the Alspec Group of Companies. OmniTest is a NATA-accredited testing facility ensuring Alspec products meet rigorous Australian standards for performance and compliance.
- Carinya Windows & DoorscorePart of the Alspec Group of Companies. Carinya is a residential windows and doors brand operating through its own distribution network alongside Alspec products.
- Alspec Security Solutions (Invisi-Gard)corePart of the Alspec Group of Companies. Alspec Security Solutions operates Invisi-Gard brand for security screens and screens, distributed through Alspec's branch network.
- Danmac Shower ScreensminorAlspec has joined forces with Danmac, described as Australia's most trusted and committed shower screen manufacturer, bringing their products into Alspec's distribution network.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ALSPEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CAPRAL Aluminium: Australia's largest aluminium extrusions and fabricated products business, listed on the ASX. Directly comparable as it manufactures and distributes aluminium systems, extrusions, and fabricated products serving similar architectural and industrial customers across Australia.
- Architectural Window Systems (AWS): Australian designer and manufacturer of aluminium window and door systems serving commercial and residential markets with a specification-driven GTM. Highly comparable product portfolio (commercial framing, shopfronts, sliding doors) and customer base to ALSPEC.
- Vantage Windows & Doors: Australian aluminium window and door manufacturer supplying residential and light commercial markets with focus on energy efficiency. Comparable product mix (windows, doors, screening) and shared customer segments in builders and architects.
- Stegbar: Established Australian windows and doors manufacturer serving residential and commercial customers nationwide. Overlaps with ALSPEC on aluminium and timber window/door systems for the Australian housing and commercial markets.
- Trend Windows & Doors: Australian fabricator and supplier of aluminium window and door systems for residential and commercial projects. Comparable as a multi-branch Australian systems distributor targeting builders, developers, and homeowners.
- Aneeta Window Systems: Australian commercial window systems company specialising in high-performance framing, shopfronts, and operable windows. Direct overlap with ALSPEC's commercial framing and shopfront product lines for Australian projects.
Broad incumbents
- Schüco International: Global German-headquartered building envelope specialist offering aluminium window, door, and façade systems worldwide. Comparable as a much larger incumbent serving architects and developers with similar premium specification-driven products; relevant for benchmarking on technology and scale.
- Reynaers Aluminium: International Belgian-headquartered supplier of aluminium architectural systems for windows, doors, sliding systems, and curtain walls. Comparable technology and product categories; serves similar architect/specifier customer base in commercial construction globally.
- Aluk Group: International aluminium systems company delivering window, door, curtain wall, and sliding systems to commercial and residential markets. Comparable on engineered aluminium systems portfolio and specification-led distribution model.
Emerging players
- Breezway: Australian-headquartered specialist manufacturer of louvre window systems including Altair louvres. Directly comparable product overlap with ALSPEC's Air-Flo Plus, Aero, Ventus, and Paraflow louvre range serving Australian residential and commercial markets.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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ALSPEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ALSPEC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
ALSPEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ALSPEC M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ALSPEC
What does ALSPEC do?
ALSPEC designs, manufactures, and distributes innovative aluminium architectural systems including commercial and residential windows, doors, framing, louvres, balustrades, security screens, curtain walls, and home-improvement products for the Australian construction market. The company operates a vertically integrated ecosystem through subsidiaries covering extrusion manufacturing, façades, industrial solutions, solar energy, and NATA-accredited testing, supplying architects, fabricators, builders, developers, and homeowners through a 15-branch national network and online shop.
Is ALSPEC a public or private company?
ALSPEC is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ALSPEC founded?
ALSPEC was founded in 1976. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is ALSPEC based?
ALSPEC is headquartered in Eastern Creek, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does ALSPEC make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Architectural Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are hardware and Accessories and security Screens.
Who are ALSPEC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CAPRAL Aluminium, Architectural Window Systems (AWS), Vantage Windows & Doors, Stegbar, Trend Windows & Doors and Aneeta Window Systems. Broad incumbents are Schüco International, Reynaers Aluminium and Aluk Group. Breezway is listed as an emerging player.
Does ALSPEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for ALSPEC.
What industry is ALSPEC in?
ALSPEC's product category is Architectural Aluminium Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAK, Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems, with a secondary code of IMADAIAM, Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles. Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.