Aluminium window profiles — factory-direct from China to Ireland
Henan Province is the centre of China's aluminium extrusion industry, with vertically integrated mills producing thermal-break and standard window and door profile systems at scale. Ériu Sourcing buys direct from extrusion factories — not through European distributors — for Irish window fabricators, façade contractors, and self-builders.
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- Henan Province Manufacturing region
- 5–7 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Henan Province (Zhengzhou cluster)
Henan hosts several of the largest aluminium extrusion mills in China, including operations supplying global window-system brands. Proximity to bauxite supply and the Zhengzhou rail freight corridor make it the lowest-cost source for both raw 6063 profiles and finished powder-coated window systems.
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- ✓ Irish window and door fabricators
- ✓ Commercial façade contractors
- ✓ Self-build and one-off house projects
- ✓ Modular home and container builders
- ✓ Conservatory and sunroom installers
Technical specification
| Alloy | 6063-T5 / 6063-T6 (window-system grade) |
|---|---|
| Profile types | Casement, tilt-and-turn, sliding, lift-and-slide, curtain wall |
| Thermal performance | Polyamide thermal break 24 mm / 34 mm available; Uf down to 1.4 W/m²K |
| Surface finish | Powder coat (RAL), anodised, wood-grain transfer; QUALICOAT-equivalent process available |
| Length | Standard 6 m bar; custom cut-to-length on request |
| MOQ | ~3,000 kg per profile (one 20ft container = full mixed pallet load) |
What we verify at the factory — before the container is sealed
- EN 12020-2 — Aluminium extruded precision profiles (tolerances)
- EN 14351-1 — Windows and doors product standard (system-level CE)
- EN 1279 — Sealed insulating glass units (when supplied glazed)
- CE marking + Declaration of Performance (DoP) per CPR (EU) 305/2011
- QUALICOAT or equivalent coating certification on request
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost — you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
Aluminium window profiles bought factory-direct from Henan typically land in Ireland 35–50% below quotes from Irish or UK trade merchants for equivalent system specification — after EU import duty (0% on aluminium profiles under most HS 7604 codes for finished goods, check current schedule), sea freight, and Dublin Port clearance.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 5–7 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Shanghai/Ningbo → Dublin).
Profiles ship in protected wooden cradles inside a 20ft or 40ft HQ container. A full 20ft container holds approximately 18–22 tonnes of mixed profile depending on section weight. Ériu Sourcing coordinates door-to-door delivery to your Irish yard or fabrication facility.
Construction Materials — sourcing questions answered
Can I import CE-compliant aluminium window profiles from China to Ireland?
Yes. Window-system profiles supplied from Henan factories are produced to EN 12020-2 dimensional tolerances. CE marking for the finished window (under EN 14351-1) requires an EU Declaration of Performance — Ériu Sourcing ensures the factory provides the DoP, technical file, and any required test reports (water-tightness, air-permeability, wind-load) before shipment.
What is the minimum order for aluminium profiles from China?
Most Henan extrusion factories quote on a per-die basis with a minimum of around 3,000 kg per profile cross-section. A full 20ft container — typically 18–22 tonnes of mixed profile — is a common first order for an Irish window fabricator and gives the best per-tonne pricing.
How does Henan aluminium pricing compare to Irish window-merchant pricing?
Factory-direct Henan profiles land in Ireland at 35–50% below typical Irish trade-merchant pricing for equivalent system specification. The saving comes from removing the European system-house margin and the Irish distributor margin, while keeping the same alloy, thermal-break detail, and powder-coat quality.
Are thermal-break profiles available, and which window systems can be matched?
Yes. Henan factories produce 24 mm and 34 mm polyamide thermal-break profiles in casement, tilt-and-turn, sliding, and curtain-wall geometries. Several factories produce systems that are dimensionally compatible with major European brands (Schüco, Reynaers, Aluk) — Ériu Sourcing can match a specific reference profile if you supply a sample or detailed drawing.
What does sea freight from China to Ireland add to the landed cost?
A 40ft HQ container Shanghai → Dublin currently lands at roughly €3,500–€5,500 all-in (rates fluctuate — confirm at quote stage). Spread across 22+ tonnes of profile, this adds approximately €0.15–€0.25 per kg to the factory price. Full duty and VAT calculation is provided with every Ériu Sourcing quote.
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