Origin has announced the launch of its in-house powder coating facility.
According to a company statement, Origin now has complete control over the entire manufacturing process of its doors and windows. The new 64,000sqft facility in Bicester, located next to its raw material hub, has £3m worth of equipment and is run by a dedicated team.
Origin’s new approach begins with a 4-stage mechanical cleaning process. The statement said that the company’s linishing machine utilises air, water and adjustable brushes to eliminate imperfections from the aluminium profile. This key stage increases the quality of material and ensures a “pristine surface”, it noted, ready for the 10-stage, chrome-free, pre-treatment process, exceeding the industry standard of 5-7 stages. Origin will offer Class 1, 2 or 3 powder.
To ensure prolonged quality, the statement added that Origin’s in-house laboratory will continuously conduct tests to ensure the powder coating’s integrity. Testing for adhesion, colour, resistance to cracking and film thickness all go towards ensuring the customers’ expectations are exceeded.
This investment means Origin gains increased independence from external powder coaters, it cited. With Origin now having full control, it means that lead times to all colours can be reduced. Furthermore, as profiles will be painted on demand and will be of straight to line quality, it noted, it minimises the risk of damage being made during storage or transport.
Daniel Baker, managing director at Origin, said: “At Origin, we are relentless in our pursuit of perfection. The launch of our in-house powder coating facility represents a significant leap forward in achieving this goal. By taking complete control of the process, from raw material to finished product, we can manufacture the most exquisite and durable doors and windows in the world. This ensures our Partners can offer the very best to their customers.”
