About Us
a brand of Aluminium Industries
In 2009, Aluminium Industries (Ai) launched its aiFAB business unit. We started with just one CNC machine, but grew steadily through the years and now offer a suite of value-adding services.
About Aluminium Industries (Ai)
Founded on excellence, growing with innovation
Founded in 1996, Aluminium Industries is driven by a “what’s next” vision and long-term strategic planning. The organisation has grown through the years to include five brands, on site IP and exquisite customer service.
Today, Ai employs about 150 people through our product brands and service departments. Each Ai brand leads their particular market with innovative products and practical support.
We are proudly Australian yet operate with a global perspective.
- 1996
Aluminium Industries Founded
Aluminium Industries Founded
July 1, 1996Initially, Ai provided sourcing services for small to medium end users of extruded products. - 2000
Braeside Warehouse
Braeside Warehouse
August 1, 2000 - 2001
Second Braeside Location
Second Braeside Location
August 1, 2001 - 2005
Ai Architectural Started
Ai Architectural Started
July 1, 2005In 2005, Ai introduced supply to the architectural window and door systems market. - 2005
Keysborough Location
Keysborough Location
August 1, 2005 - 2007
Pivotech Acquired
Pivotech Acquired
July 1, 2007In 2007, Ai acquired Pivotech, a shower door and wardrobe wholesale company with a national network of distributors. Since becoming part of Ai, the product range has broadened and the features continually improved, resulting in significant growth in the fabricator network and their respective sales. - 2008
Keysborough Location Expands
Keysborough Location Expands
August 1, 2008 - 2009
aiFAB Started
aiFAB Started
July 1, 2009In 2009, aiFAB began offering manufacturing services to Ai’s customers. The addition of one CNC machine to our warehouse was soon followed by more. - 2010
Ai Architectural becomes EDGE Architectural Glazing Systems
Ai Architectural becomes EDGE Architectural Glazing Systems
July 1, 2010In 2010, Ai began to research and develop new window suites to meet emerging thermal performance needs. Today, EDGE Architectural Glazing Systems offers architectural window and door systems specifically for Australian conditions. The features satisfy the needs of those involved in specification, fabrication, installation and..Read More - 2011
Dandenong South Location
Dandenong South Location
August 1, 2011 - 2012
Pivotech QLD, PivotPoint, EdgePoint
Pivotech QLD, PivotPoint, EdgePoint
August 1, 2012 - 2013
Innovation Award
Innovation Award
August 1, 2013 - 2014
Comtruk Acquired
Comtruk Acquired
July 1, 2014In 2014, Ai acquired Comtruk ute trays and truck bodies, and Tasman Bull Bars. - 2015
133 Ordish Road Opened, PivotPoint Pro Released
133 Ordish Road Opened, PivotPoint Pro Released
August 2, 2015 - 2016
A Passage To China
A Passage To China
August 1, 2016 - 2017
Sport Utility Bed Released
Sport Utility Bed Released
August 3, 2017 - 2020
GLYDE Architectural Acoustic Systems Started
GLYDE Architectural Acoustic Systems Started
July 1, 2020In 2020, GLYDE Architectural Acoustic Systems became the fifth brand of Ai. GLYDE Acoustic Sliders have been designed to meet the needs of future learning while overcoming the limitations of other slider systems in the market. They meet stringent DDA requirements and have industry leading..Read More