Devon-based Fabframes has signed a three-year supply agreement with Stellar Aluminium Systems, marking a significant investment in its aluminium window and door offering.
Previously buying in Stellar products, the family-run business has responded to strong customer demand by bringing production in-house. This strategic step is backed by a major expansion, with the addition of two new dedicated Stellar manufacturing units and a showroom showcasing the complete Stellar Aluminium range.
After reviewing the market, Fabframes chose Stellar Aluminium for its ease of fabrication and the popularity of its knock-in, pre-gasketed beads.
Mike Taylor, Managing Director at Fabframes, said: “We pride ourselves on delivering quality and efficiency for our customers, and Stellar ticks every box. The system is simple to fabricate, the pre-gasketed beads save time in production and installation and our installers value them because they don’t shrink or overstretch, ensuring a neat, consistent finish every time.”
Fabframes was also impressed by Stellar’s competitive colour lead times, offering a five-day turnaround on stocked colours, a service comparable to the PVC-U sector that enables the South-West business to maintain its own fast delivery commitments.
Mike added: “Our customers know us for fast turnarounds, competitive pricing and exceptional service. Stellar’s five-day colour lead time means we can keep our aluminium projects moving and deliver on those promises.”
As part of the transition, Stellar delivered comprehensive on-site training to the Fabframes team, ensuring a smooth switchover to in-house fabrication. From September, the company will manufacture the complete Stellar Aluminium range, including Flush Casement Windows, Heritage Windows, Casement Windows, Flush Residential Doors, Slimline Bifold Doors and the popular Stellar Inline Sliding Door.
Jon Foulds, Key Account Manager at Stellar Aluminium, said: “Fabframes is exactly the type of quality-focused, customer-driven partner we want representing the Stellar brand. Their expansion shows real ambition and we’re delighted Stellar is at the heart of their growth.”
Founded in 1998, trade fabricator Fabframes remains committed to providing high quality products, a 7-day turnaround and free to-site deliveries across the South-West, supported by responsive customer service and technical expertise. The company is BS EN ISO 9001 registered and upholds numerous other industry standards.
Fabframes decision to partner with Stellar, is the latest example of how the award-winning aluminium system is securing new fabricators and capturing market share across the UK.
