Unique Window Systems acquires AluFold Direct’s business and assets

Unique Window Systems, a multi-award-winning fabricator of PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling has acquired the business and assets of AluFold Direct. Sunil Patel, Joint Managing Director at Unique, explained: “Having recently increased our turnover to £45 million and growing, we are in a strong position to invest in the business, and the acquisition of AluFold’s assets gives us the opportunity to further boost our aluminium capabilities. With more companies being forced to close their doors in ongoing difficult market conditions, we are particularly pleased that the acquisition will help us grow further and retain capacity in the industry. 

“We have already celebrated 20 years in business this year, but we are not resting on our laurels. Our longevity makes us even more ambitious. We want to continue to give our installers, and their homeowner customers, and the wider commercial market everything they need now and in the future, and as the demand for aluminium window and doors continues to grow, it’s a great time for us to strengthen our geographical footprint.”

AluFold’s factory in Blackburn is home to cutting-edge machinery including CNC machining centres, CNC 4-headed crimpers and dedicated assembly lines, and so provides Unique Window Systems with an opportunity to increase its presence in the North. The deal was supported by Gunner Cooke LLP and Freeths LLP from a legal perspective and Torr Waterfield as accountants and business advisors. 

Sunil continued: “We know that homeowner expectations are rising and to help our customers deliver on these expectations we need next generation capabilities and superior environmental performance across our entire PVC-U and aluminium range. Coupling the impressive assets from a well-respected brand such as AluFold Direct, with Unique’s considerable resources and expertise, builds on an already solid foundation of quality and performance. 

“We are excited about this next stage of growth,” concluded Sunil, “and the headstart the acquisition gives us and our customers for 20 more successful years.”