Profine Extrusions UK, owner of Warmcore among other former Synseal brands, has announced that it has switched to sourcing its aluminium profiles from Garnalex after experiencing prolonged supply chain problems from China.
The company had not only faced lead times up to three months but, as Garnalex CEO Roger Hartshorn explained, the EU decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese extrusions https://www.the-glazine.com/?p=927 would lead to price increases as well as even longer delays.
“The support we provided to profine highlights just how important it is to invest in British manufacturing and buy locally,” he said, “By extruding in the UK, we’re able to take full control of the supply chain and offer shorter lead times and outstanding quality and service.
“From its set up in 2018, we’ve invested heavily in Garnalex’ vertically integrated supply chain so we could provide this unprecedented level of service, quality and support. All raw aluminium logs are sourced from Wales whichsaves time, unnecessary carbon road miles and minimises the uncertainty of supply and quality.Profine purchasing manager Mateusz Prudlo added “The recent support from Garnalex has meant we can continue to maintain our high level of service to customers. Instead of us having to wait 12 weeks for supply from China, Garnalex cut the profile dies and supplied the profiles within just a few weeks.”
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