Origin, the manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art, in-house powder coating facility.

The new 64,000ft2 facility in Bicester, located next to the company's raw material hub, boasts £3 million in cutting-edge equipment. Its creation means that Origin now has complete control over the entire manufacturing process of its doors and windows.

Origin’s approach begins with a rigorous four-stage mechanical cleaning process. The company's linishing machine, the only one of its kind in the UK, uses air, water, and adjustable brushes to eliminate even the slightest imperfections from the aluminium profile. This key stage increases the quality of material and ensures a pristine surface, ready for the 10-stage, chrome-free, pre-treatment process, exceeding the industry standard of five to seven stages.

To meet all customer requirements, Origin offers Class 1, 2 or 3 powder. This ensures the finish on its profile and hinges has better corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetics. Additionally, new textures and finishes are available to expand design possibilities for homeowners.

To ensure prolonged quality, Origin's in-house laboratory will continuously conduct tests to ensure the powder coating's integrity. Testing for adhesion, colour, resistance to cracking, and film thickness all go towards ensuring the customers’ expectations are exceeded.

This investment means Origin gains independence from external powder coaters. As a result, lead times for all colours can be reduced. Furthermore, as profiles will be painted on demand and will be of straight-to-line quality, it minimises the risk of damage during storage or transport. This offers significant quality assurances and operational advantages to the company's partners across the UK.

Daniel Baker, Managing Director at Origin, said: “At Origin, we are relentless in our pursuit of perfection. The launch of our in-house powder coating facility represents a significant leap forward in achieving this goal.

“By taking complete control of the process, from raw material to finished product, we can manufacture the most exquisite and durable doors and windows in the world. This ensures our Partners can offer the very best to their customers.”