Turkey's aluminum extrusion industry has grown into a major force in international markets, with annual production capacity exceeding 600,000 tons of extruded aluminum profiles. Turkish aluminum profile manufacturers supply architectural systems for windows, doors, curtain walls, and structural applications to construction markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
Industry Overview
The Turkish aluminum extrusion sector comprises over 200 companies, ranging from large integrated operations to specialized niche producers. Major companies include Assan Alüminyum, Sistem Alüminyum, ETEM (Viohalco Group), Eksen Alüminyum, and numerous others. These companies operate modern extrusion presses ranging from 1,000 to 8,000 tons, capable of producing profiles in widths up to 450mm.
Turkey's aluminum industry benefits from proximity to major bauxite/alumina sources and domestic primary aluminum production (through ETI Alüminyum). Additionally, a well-established secondary aluminum recycling sector provides competitively priced billet for extrusion, contributing to the industry's cost competitiveness and environmental credentials.
Product Categories
Architectural Window and Door Systems
Turkish aluminum system houses have developed comprehensive window and door profile systems that compete directly with European market leaders. These systems include:Casement Window Systems: Inward and outward opening systems with thermal break technology achieving Uw values below 1.4 W/m²K. Multi-chamber thermal break profiles with polyamide strips (typically PA66 with 25% glass fiber reinforcement) provide the thermal isolation required for energy-efficient buildings.
Sliding Window and Door Systems: Lift-and-slide, tilt-and-slide, and standard sliding systems in both thermally broken and non-broken variants. Turkish sliding systems offer smooth operation with quality hardware, tested for durability exceeding 50,000 open-close cycles.
Folding Door Systems: Bi-fold systems for residential and commercial applications, allowing large openings that blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. Available in configurations up to 7 panels with track lengths exceeding 6 meters.
Entrance Door Systems: Heavy-duty pivot and hinged entrance door systems with enhanced security features, thermal insulation, and acoustic performance for commercial and residential applications.
Curtain Wall Systems
Turkish curtain wall profile systems include:Stick Systems: Traditional site-assembled curtain wall profiles in both capped (externally visible aluminum caps) and structural silicone glazing configurations. Profile depths from 50mm to 150mm accommodate single, double, and triple-glazed units.
Unitized Systems: Factory-assembled curtain wall modules for high-rise construction, enabling rapid on-site installation. Turkish unitized systems incorporate seismic movement capability of ±25mm, essential for buildings in earthquake-prone regions.
Point-Fixed Systems: Spider and bolt-fixed glass facade systems for dramatic, minimally-framed architectural glazing.
Structural and Industrial Profiles
Beyond architectural applications, Turkish aluminum extruders produce profiles for solar panel mounting systems, transportation (bus and rail vehicle bodies), industrial machinery, and general structural applications. Custom profile design and extrusion is available for minimum quantities typically starting at 500 kg per profile.Alloys and Finishes
Standard Alloys
The primary alloy for architectural aluminum profiles is 6063-T5, which offers excellent extrudability, good surface finish, and adequate mechanical properties for most building applications. For applications requiring higher strength, 6060-T6 and 6005A-T6 alloys are available, providing increased yield strength while maintaining good corrosion resistance and formability.Surface Finishing Options
Powder Coating: The most popular finish for architectural profiles, powder coating provides durable color finishes in virtually any RAL or custom color. Turkish powder coating facilities operate with Qualicoat-certified processes, applying polyester powder coatings in 60-80 micron thicknesses that meet stringent adhesion, hardness, gloss retention, and weathering resistance requirements.
Standard powder coat colors available from stock include RAL 9016 (white), RAL 7016 (anthracite grey), RAL 8017 (chocolate brown), RAL 9005 (jet black), and RAL 1015 (light ivory). Custom colors can be matched to any RAL, NCS, or Pantone reference with typical minimum quantities of 500 kg of profiles.
Anodizing: Anodic oxidation treatment provides a hard, transparent oxide layer that enhances corrosion resistance and creates a distinctive metallic appearance. Turkish anodizing facilities produce natural (silver), bronze, black, and champagne anodized finishes in coating thicknesses from 10μm (AA10 for interior use) to 25μm (AA25 for heavy-duty exterior applications). Processes are certified to Qualanod standards.
Wood-Effect Finishes: Sublimation transfer technology enables photorealistic wood grain finishes on aluminum profiles. These finishes combine the natural beauty of wood with aluminum's durability, weather resistance, and low maintenance requirements. Turkish producers offer extensive wood-effect collections matching popular timber species.
PVDF Coating: For premium exterior applications, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF/Kynar 500) coatings provide superior UV resistance and color stability, maintaining appearance for 25+ years in exposed outdoor conditions. PVDF coatings are available in solid colors and metallic finishes.
Quality Standards
Turkish aluminum profiles conform to EN 12020 (general tolerances for extruded profiles), EN 755 (mechanical properties), and EN 15088 (structural applications). Architectural systems are tested to EN 14351 (windows and doors) and EN 13830 (curtain walling) for performance characteristics including air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance, and thermal transmittance.
Surface finish certifications include Qualicoat (powder coating), Qualanod (anodizing), and Qualideco (decorative coatings). These European quality labels ensure that surface treatments meet specified thickness, adhesion, hardness, and durability requirements.
Pricing
Turkish aluminum profiles offer 15-30% savings compared to Western European alternatives:
Volume discounts are available for orders exceeding 10 tons, with annual supply agreements securing the most favorable pricing.
Conclusion
Turkey's aluminum profile industry offers comprehensive architectural systems, quality surface finishes, and competitive pricing for window, door, and curtain wall applications worldwide. With modern production facilities, European-standard certifications, and experienced export teams, Turkish aluminum producers are well-positioned to serve international construction projects of all scales.
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