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Based in Corby Northants, Aluminium Shapes is the leading independent aluminium extruder and fabricator in the UK. Operating three extrusion presses and specialising in profiles up to 150mm wide, Shapes prides itself on its ability to undertake very thin and very tight tolerance extrusions. The company”s unique "No minimum quantity" policy attracts both the smaller user and the prototyping of new products from major users.
In addition to the expected standard range of alloys Shapes also carries some more unusual and specialist alloys and, subject to quantity, is fully prepared to extend its alloy range further.
Shapes have extensive in house fabrication facilities. In addition to a number of high speed, tight tolerance auto saws it has a comprehensive range of power presses, air presses and drills and has recently installed a 6000mm CNC machining centre together with a CNC double mitre saw. The company supplies all the fabricated aluminium content within the Direct Message extensive range of light boxes.
