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Since 2008, BDC Aluminium has been an established leading specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium windows, doors and bifolds in the UK. Originally founded with the aim of producing high quality aluminium bifold doors for Essex, we now supply an extensive range of the best aluminium products from some of the UK’s leading architectural systems houses to the entire south of England, anywhere from Birmingham to Truro.

The history of BDC

Our Company

At BDC, we take pride in delivering an efficient, reliable and comprehensive service combined with an innovative range of high quality products. This makes us the perfect supplier to glazing companies, contractors, builders and other professionals looking for bespoke aluminium products on a supply-only basis.

We are proud to manufacture some of the leading architectural systems available in the UK. Much like us, our product range is constantly evolving as we update and add to our offering to ensure that we supply the very best British-made products available.

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Quality Product Ranges

Smart Alitherm 400

Featuring Smart’s innovative co-extruded glazing gasket for quicker installation, the Alitherm 400 offers versatile configurations and compliance with PAS 24:2022 and Building Regulations Document L, ensuring superior security and thermal insulation for residential and commercial applications.

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Smart Alitherm 600

Our most popular window, the Alitherm 600 combines modern thermal break technology with flexible design configurations, ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with Building Regulations, making it perfect for residential and light commercial projects.

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Smart Alitherm Heritage

Offers a modern aluminium solution for heritage buildings, combining traditional aesthetics with energy efficient technology. Ideal for refurbishment projects, they maintain the authentic appearance of period properties while meeting modern performance standards, including thermal efficiency and security compliance.

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Smart VS 600 Vertical Sliders

The VS 600 system combines the traditional elegance of a vertical sliding sash window with the benefits of modern aluminium technology. Designed for heritage and conservation areas and ideal for high-occupancy commercial buildings like schools and hospitals.

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Smart Visofold 1000 Slim

Renowned for its ultra-slim profiles that offer sleek, modern aesthetics for both residential and commercial settings. Its innovative Quick-Glaze bead system simplifies installation, and high energy efficiency and versatile configurations make this a great choice for a variety of applications.

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Smart Visofold 6000

Featuring one of the slimmest profiles available, offering expansive glass areas and unobstructed views. The Visofold 6000’s design includes high-security glazing, robust locking mechanisms, and versatile customisation options, ensuring excellent performance, thermal efficiency, and security for large openings.

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Smart Visoglide Plus

Suitable for both residential and commercial use, offering exceptional thermal insulation, robust weather resistance, and versatile configuration options. Visoglide Plus combines contemporary styling with high performance, featuring slim profiles for expansive views and maximum natural light.

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Smart Heritage Doors

Designed to replicate traditional steel doors with modern aluminium technology, making them ideal for heritage buildings and conservation projects. Featuring slim sightlines, advanced thermal performance, and robust security, while offering a range of customisable finishes.

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Smart Designer Entrance Doors

The Designer Door range from Smart offers a perfect combination of elegance and high performance, ensuring both style and security for any home. Each door is crafted to provide excellent energy efficiency, durability, and superior protection against weather and intrusions.

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Internal Doors & Screens

The AluSpace system enhances interior spaces by allowing natural light to flow between rooms while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic. Its slim aluminium frames, customisable configurations, and minimal maintenance make it a practical and stylish solution for dividing spaces.

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Curtain Walling

Smart’s MC Curtain Wall series offers a versatile and efficient solution for modern building facades, with bespoke configurations and seamless integration with Smart’s window and door systems. Designed for durability and easy installation, it delivers high performance for both low and high-rise structures.

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Shop Fronts

The Smart Wall shop front offers exceptional thermal performance and durability, making it ideal for high-traffic commercial entrances. Its sleek design and advanced weather resistance provide long-lasting security and protection for commercial spaces.

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Our Industry Accreditations

BSI Certified

Our BSI certification means we meet recognised international standards set by the British Standards Institution for quality, safety, and efficiency in our operations.

PAS 24

PAS 24 accreditation signifies enhanced security performance standards. This certification demonstrates that products have been rigorously tested for strength against forced entry.

Secured by Design

Secured by Design status indicates that police-approved standards for security and crime prevention have been met. It ensures that products have been designed to reduce criminal activity and enhance safety.

Areas We Cover

London

E - East London
EC - City of London
HA - Harrow
N - North London
NW - North West London
SE - South East London
SW - South West London
W - West End, London
WC - West Central London

East Anglia

AL - St. Albans
CB - Cambridge
CM - Chelmsford
CO - Colchester
EN -Enfield
HP - Hemel Hempstead
IG - Ilford and Barking
IP - Ipswich
LU - Luton
MK-Milton Keynes
NR - Norwich
SS - Southend-on-Sea
PE - Peterborough
WD - Watford

South East England

BN - Brighton
BR - Bromley
CR - Croydon
CT - Canterbury
DA - Dartford
U- Guildford
KT - Kingston-upon-Thames
OX - Oxford
RG - Reading
RH - Redhill
SL - Slough
SM - Sutton
SO - Southampton
PO - Portsmouth
TW - Twickenham
UB - Uxbridge

South West England

BA - Bath
BH - Bournemouth
BS - Bristol
DT - Dorchester
EX - Exeter
HR - Hereford
PL - Plymouth
SN - Swindon
SP - Salisbury
TQ- Torquay
WR - Worcester

East Midlands

DE - Derby
DN - Doncaster
LE - Leicester
LN - Lincoln
NG - Nottingham

West Midlands

B - Birmingham
CV - Coventry
DY - Dudley
ST - Stoke-on-Trent
TF - Telford
WS - Walsall
WV - Wolverhampton

North East England

HD - Huddersfield
HU - Hull
NE - Newcastle
S - Sheffield
SR - Sunderland

North West England

BD - Bradford
BL - Bolton
FY - Blackpool
L - Liverpool
LS - Leeds
M - Manchester
YO - York

Scotland

AB - Aberdeen
DD - Dundee
DG - Dumfries and Galloway
EH - Edinburgh
G - Glasgow
IV - Inverness
ML - Motherwell

Northern Ireland

BT1-17 - Belfast
BT18 - Holywood
BT24 - Ballynahinch
BT46 - Maghera
BT47-48 - Londonderry
BT57 - Bushmills
BT58 - Newtownabbey
BT77 - Augher
BT80 - Cookstown
BT92-94 - Enniskillen

Yorkshire

DL - Darlington
HD - Huddersfield
HU - Hull
BD - Bradford
LS - Leeds
S - Sheffield
WF - Wakefield
YO - York

25 days ago News

Transforming Shopping Centres with Modern Aluminium Shop Doors

Countless shops up and down the country are suffering from old, worn-out looks – and it’s costing them potential customers. Luckily, BDC Aluminium have the perfect solution to spark some life back into any façade with our aluminium shop doors. Commercial aluminium shop front doors play an integral role in the modernisation of shopping centres. Their ability to elevate visual appeal, improve customer flow and support the demands of a contemporary retail environment cannot be overstated – and is extremely valuable for businesses looking to take the next step towards success. First Impressions in Retail Environments Your shop front is more important than you think. It’s the first thing potential customers will see as they approach, and psychologically it could dictate a shopper’s experience before they even step inside. As such, a shop door with a premium feel and modern look is vital to ensure a clean aesthetic and a welcoming, professional feel is achieved, and customers get a good feel about the place before they wander in. Certain design choices you make can also be impactful, so it’s important to consider the effects of certain shop front aspects. Slim sightlines, larger glazed areas and custom, branded finishes, for example, can enhance the overall visual cohesion of a brand. Durability for High-Traffic Areas The natural strength of aluminium makes it an ideal choice for bustling shops. It’s resistant to corrosion, warping and weather exposure – something shop front alternatives like uPVC can’t emulate. It also boasts an impressive lifespan, even under constant use. Our aluminium shop front doors are designed and manufactured with longevity in mind, as we believe in making products that last, and provide you with excellent value in both the short and long term. Accessibility & Functionality Our modern aluminium shop fronts support seamless customer movement. They support swing, hinged and automatic commercial entrance doors – making them ideal for a variety of different uses and flexible in functionality. Upgrade Your Next Project with BDC Commercial Aluminium Shop Doors Commercial aluminium doors modernise shopping centres with their elevated aesthetics and long-lasting performance and durability. They improve accessibility and create a free-flowing environment for customers. Find out more about how to improve your shop front and set your business up for success here.

29 days ago News

Commercial Aluminium Security Systems: Strength, Safety, and Style for Modern Businesses

Security solutions are more important than ever in today’s fast-paced commercial world. Businesses need solutions that deliver more than just protection – they need strength, reliability and a professional image. Aluminium has become the go-to material for modern commercial security systems, offering the ideal balance of durability, safety, and design flexibility. From office buildings and retail storefronts to industrial complexes, our commercial aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling systems provide long-lasting and low-maintenance solutions to help businesses stay secure and looking the part for years to come. Strong and Durable Aluminium itself is renowned for its impressive strength-to-weight ratio, making it the ideal material for commercial systems and general construction. Unlike timber or PVC, aluminium won’t warp, rust or weaken over time even when exposed to high-volume traffic or harsh weather conditions. Our aluminium systems are exceptionally durable, equipped to withstand daily wear and tear in the busiest environments. Their corrosion resistance also makes them ideal for coastal or industrial areas and means we can provide exceptional strength and protection for your project wherever you’re based. Safety and Protection Features Security is at the heart of each of our aluminium systems. Our modern aluminium frames are designed to integrate seamlessly with reinforced hinges and anti-shatter glazing units – all to ensure we provide complete protection against forced entry and opportunistic intruders. Style and Branding Flexibility On our commercial aluminium security systems, multipoint locking systems extend across several points and often cover the full height of the system. This is particularly beneficial as they provide a tighter seal than regular locking systems and strengthen the system. At BDC Aluminium, we believe that security shouldn’t compromise on style, and vice versa. When you work with us, we help you achieve form and function in equal parts. Aluminium’s natural versatility means we can cater for a wide range of customisation options to help align with any brand’s identity and architectural desires. We offer powder-coated finishes in hundreds of different RAL colours, ranging from sleek corporate greys to bolder, brighter brand colours. They finish off our slimline profiles, which maximise natural light while maintaining the strength and security you require. With BDC Aluminium, you get the best of both worlds. Commercial Advantages Investing in BDC Aluminium’s secure aluminium systems is bigger than a design decision, and instead serves as a smart, considered business move. Our products are more durable, energy-efficient and low-maintenance than competitors, providing you with long-term value and reinforcing your commitment to safety and quality. When it comes to security, you shouldn’t settle for less. Choose BDC Aluminium today and make a start! Get in touch with our experts today to discuss your project in detail.

33 days ago News

The Sustainability Benefits of Installing Alitherm 400 Doors

Sustainability is more important than ever. It’s no longer an option you can choose to protect or neglect, but an essential factor of today’s construction and refurbishment landscape. Choosing the right doors can make a significant difference in energy consumption and have a profoundly positive impact on a building's and business's carbon output and overall environmental footprint. Alitherm 400 Doors deliver both the visual appeal and functionality demanded by architects, specifiers and building owners, all while being sustainable and doing their part to help the planet. Energy Efficiency Any good door will support sustainability by reducing heat loss, and, in turn, lowering the demand for heating or cooling. Our Alitherm 400 Doors do this expertly. They incorporate a polyamide thermal break into their design, between the inner and outer profile, to significantly reduce thermal transmittance and improve U-value. By improving the thermal performance of a property’s doors, the space inside will benefit from more than just reduced heating usage. Occupants can expect improved comfort and fewer cold spots as the building becomes more efficient in dealing with external temperature fluctuations. Long Lifespan & Low Maintenance Efficiency in doors means nothing if they aren’t durable. Doors can dwindle in performance quickly if they’re created with low-quality materials or poor manufacturing practices. The longer they last, the less maintenance they require, and they perform at their best for much longer, meaning less frequent replacements. This means that fewer earthly resources are used and less waste is generated. Alitherm 400 Doors are made with aluminium, which is as strong as it is lightweight, and is highly resistant to warping, corrosion or rot - qualities that cannot be said for common alternatives like uPVC or timber. Our profiles are powder-coated to finish and manufactured to withstand even the harshest weather conditions that you’ll have become accustomed to living in the United Kingdom, meaning they look the part for many years to come. Recyclability Sustainability is important beyond the operational life of a product and extends into what can be done with it in its afterlife. Aluminium is one of the most recyclable materials on the planet and can be reused for new products without any real loss of quality, time and time again. This, of course, makes our Alitherm 400 Doors very sustainable and ensures they’re not sent straight to landfill at their perceived end of life. Instead, their recyclability and strength see them benefit the environment through their reuse. Alitherm 400: The Sustainable Solution The Alitherm 400 Door system from Smart and BDC is the perfect solution for eco-friendly, sustainability-conscious businesses. It delivers on all fronts, with no compromise on performance or durability in its earth-friendly design and manufacturing. If you’d like to find out more about BDC Aluminium’s eco-friendly Alitherm 400 doors, you can click here!

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