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Unique Window Systems, the fabricator of PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling has acquired the business and assets of AluFold Direct Ltd – which went into administration on 10 June.

Sunil Patel, the joint managing director, of Unique

says: “Having recently increased our turnover to £45 million and growing, we are in a strong position to invest in the business.

“The acquisition of AluFold’s assets gives us the opportunity to boost our aluminium capabilities. With more companies being forced to close their doors in ongoing difficult market conditions, we are particularly pleased that the acquisition will help us grow further and retain capacity in the industry.”

Solid

Patel continues: “We have already celebrated 20 years in business this year but we are not resting on our laurels. Our longevity makes us even more ambitious. We want to continue to give our installers, their homeowner customers and the wider commercial market everything they need now and in the future. As the demand for aluminium window and doors continues to grow, it’s a great time for us to strengthen our geographical footprint.”

Northern exposure

AluFold’s factory in Blackburn is home to cutting-edge machinery including CNC machining centres, CNC 4-headed crimpers and dedicated assembly lines. It provides Unique Window Systems with an opportunity to increase its presence in the north of England.

The deal was supported by Gunner Cooke LLP and Freeths LLP from a legal perspective and Torr Waterfield as accountants and business advisors. FRP Advisory was the appointed administrator.

“Coupling the impressive assets from the respected brand AluFold Direct was (despite falling into recent difficulties), with Unique’s considerable resources and expertise, builds on an already solid foundation,” adds Patel.

“We know that homeowner expectations are rising. To help our customers deliver on these expectations we need next generation capabilities and superior environmental performance across our ranges. We are excited about this next stage of growth and the head start it gives us.”

Unique Window Systems was asked to comment on the possibility of retentions or re-engagement of the AluFold staff who were made redundant as the business closed. The response was ‘we are reaching out to former employees right now’.   

Picture: AluFold’s Blackburn premises.

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Article written by Cathryn Ellis
02nd July 2025

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