In an era where sustainability is paramount, a newcomer to the aluminium batten and cladding market, Alteria Aluminium Systems is responding directly to a growing awareness amongst architects and designers of the need to decarbonise the built environment. With a focus on clever design, reducing carbon emissions and responsible sourcing, Alteria has entered the market with sustainability as a top priority.
The 100% Australian-made Alteria range includes aluminium battens and cladding profiles designed to deliver a beautiful and sustainable solution for both internal and external applications.
Alteria products are manufactured from aluminium, which is inherently non-combustible and can be finished in a range of on-trend colours or wood-look finishes to suit the specific requirements of a project.
Aluminium is also infinitely recyclable end-of-life, with recent statistics suggesting more than 75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today.
Going a step further, Alteria products are produced exclusively from Capral LocAl Green, a primary aluminium option with carbon emissions of 8kg CO2e/1kg Al, significantly lower than the current global averages for primary aluminium.
"A key sustainability driver for Alteria when we developed our range was to ensure we found options to lower carbon emissions as we wanted to ensure that we were sourcing solutions that made a difference to net zero," Alteria commercial manager Natalie Middleton said.
"Capral's LocAl Green aluminium means it only produces eight kilograms of carbon emissions per kilogram of aluminium, which offers a substantial reduction in carbon emissions when compared with the current global average for primary aluminium; this means by choosing LocAl Green aluminium, we reduce the embodied energy of our aluminium products.
"Some suppliers may offer Capral LocAl Green as an additional option and with extra cost; however, Alteria has made the decision to only offer LocAl Green aluminium within our range and have absorbed any additional costs, so there are no extra costs involved for our customers."
Introduced in October 2022, the Capral LocAl lower carbon aluminium offer continues to gain momentum among Australian manufacturers. "We are excited to see industry-leading businesses, like Alteria, take up this option to source their extrusions from our lower carbon aluminium product," Capral general manager of industrial Luke Hawkins commented.
"When we introduced this offer last year, the main driver was to be in a position to provide Australian manufacturers with access to a more sustainable product. Not only does the production of this product result in lower carbon emissions when compared with our traditional aluminium supply but it is extruded locally, close to the manufacturer, reducing transport emissions as well.”
Furthermore, Hawkins emphasised the importance of responsible aluminium stewardship within the Capral aluminium supply chain. "Capral has been certified against the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Performance and Chain of Custody standards – this gives our customers confidence that the aluminium they procure for their products has been responsibly sourced all the way along the aluminium value chain – this is a wholistic approach Capral is taking.”
By utilising ASI-certified, lower carbon aluminium sourced locally from Capral Aluminium, Alteria minimises its environmental footprint and supports Australian manufacturing and responsible procurement. This sustainable approach aligns perfectly with Alteria Aluminium Systems’ ethos, highlighting the organisation's dedication to delivering quality products while prioritising environmental consciousness.
