Anodising

Architectural Anodising

Ireland’s Only Fully Automated Anodising Plant

Anodised Aluminium is A1 Fire Rated

Qualanod certified finishes for profiles up to 7.2m, sheets, and panels

Anodised Aluminium: Precision Finishing & Performance

AMS operates Ireland’s only fully automated, in-house architectural anodising plant. By eliminating the need to outsource to the UK or Europe, we provide total batch-to-batch consistency and significantly reduced lead times for profiles, & sheets.

Max Profile Length: 7.2 Metres 

Coating Thickness: 5 – 25 Microns 

Quality Standard: Qualanod Certified 

Substrates: Extrusions & Sheet Metal

Uses
  • External: Curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, and brise soleil for landmark commercial buildings.
  • Internal: Clean rooms, decorative wall partitioning etc.
  • 25-micron spec for the harsh Irish Atlantic coastline (Hotels, Apartments, and Infrastructure).
Available Colours
  • AA - Silver/Natural
  • MX1 - Champagne
  • MX2 - Light Bronze
  • MX3 - Medium Light Bronze
  • MX4 - Medium Dark Bronze
  • MX5 - Dark Bronze
  • MX6 - Black
Durability & Life Cycle
  • A1 Fire Rated
  • Surface Hardness: Second only to diamond. Unlike paint, it cannot peel, flake, or blister because it is the metal.
  • UV Resistance: 100% stable. Inorganic metal dyes mean the "Dark Bronze" you see today is the same Dark Bronze you’ll see in 40 years.
  • Abrasion Resistance: Ideal for high-traffic "touch zones" like school entrances, hospital corridors, and shopfronts.
  • Infinite Recyclability: Does not require stripping before melting down, supporting LEED and BREEAM circular economy targets.
Environmental
  • VOC-Free & Non-Toxic: A "clean" finish that emits no gases, making it the premier choice for internal healthcare and clean-room environments.
  • Qualanod Certified: Fully traceable processing that meets the most stringent European architectural standards.