Anodised aluminium for architectural, automotive and industrial applications.

Durable, precise, sustainable anodised aluminium finishes which are A1 fire rated and come with a lifetime guarantee, including in marine environments.

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Complete, uniform coverage across 40+ A1 fire-rated finishes.

Our range of architecturally approved anodised colours and finishes is the widest in the world. We can also help you create a signature finish unique to your project.

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An unmatched A1 fire rated lifetime guarantee.

We offer a genuine 25+ year lifetime guarantee on our anodised aluminium finishes, backed by decades of proven real-world durability.

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Choose from dozens of colours and finishes.

Harness the aesthetic potential of anodised aluminium with more than 40+ standard colours and a wide range of finishes available, including gloss, patterns, perforations and more. We can also help you create a unique, bespoke finish to your exact specifications to put your signature on the project.

No matter how complex your idea is, we can help you achieve your design ambitions and create a project which exceeds expectations.

Our team has decades of experience and can provide expert advice on selecting the appropriate finish and colour to achieve the aesthetic you desire. Discover our range today.

Anolok® II Blue-Grey

Fade-free blue-grey aluminium finishes.

Anolok® Bronze

Fade-free bronze coloured anodised finishes.

Bespoke

Bespoke colours and finishes for your project.

CopAlok®

Stunning copper coloured anodised aluminium finishes.

Natural

Clear finishes to highlight the metal’s natural beauty.

Organic colour anodising

Organic Colours

Beautiful, vibrant, UV-stable coloured finishes for aluminium.

Regency Gold

Shining gold colours for anodised aluminium.

Anolok® Black

Deep, durable black finishes for aluminium.

Standard

Exceeding standard European anodising finishes.

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UnAtex®

Unique finishes offering true creative freedom.

Dedicated Architect’s Helpline

Call our dedicated Architect’s Helpline to learn more about the proven track record of our anodised aluminium finishes and our lifetime guarantee.

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Why choose anodised aluminium for your project?

Anodised aluminium is a versatile, attractive choice for architectural façades, automotive projects, industrial applications and more. We’ve been in business for over 60 years and have refined the anodising process from a science to a fine art. 

Our anodised aluminium finishes provide six key benefits that make them the ideal choice for any project, no matter how large, complex or demanding:

Lifetime guarantee

Simple, straightforward 25+ year design-life guarantee available on our all our products without caveats or loopholes, including in marine environments.

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Anolok® II Blue Grey is a1 fire rated

A1 fire rating

Our anodised aluminium finishes are A1 fire rated and can provide Gateway 2 assistance at design stage.

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Colour Uniformity

Industry leading technical competence to create excellent uniformity no matter how vast the surface.

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Proven Durability

Demonstrated endurance in all conditions, greatest durability of any European anodiser. Our finishes require minimal maintenance or cleaning.

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Architect approved

QUALANOD licensee since 1976 and more architecturally approved anodising colours than any other anodiser in the world.

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Pure aluminium

Finishes are integral to the aluminium surface, no additional materials or coatings are required. Fully recyclable at the end of its lifespan.

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Award-winning anodised aluminium projects.

View our award-winning facades and landmark structures, featuring our full spectrum of anodised aluminium colours and finishes. Find inspiration from projects in the UK and around the world which demonstrate the versatility and durability of United Anodisers’ solutions for leading architects, main contractors, and facade manufacturers.

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2025
Hexagon Tower

Hexagon Tower

Natural
Hexagon Tower is a non-designated heritage asset unlike anything else. The façade is distinctive and it was important any modernisation works retained this defining feature.
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2024
The Dalton Building

The Dalton Building

Regency Gold
Designed as a state-of-the-art environment for students and staff, the building is as much about sustainability and longevity as it is about outstanding facilities
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2024
Barking Energy Centre

Barking Energy Centre

UnAtex®
United Anodisers partnered with Central Fabrications Midlands Ltd to create a bespoke UnAtex 2131 anodised finish—engineered for long-term performance in a demanding C4 industrial environment.
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2023

Clarice Pears

Organic Colours
Key to this is the bespoke anodised aluminium façade designed and produced by United Anodisers in partnership with SW&CO, a Glasgow-based creative studio. The results are outstanding.
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2021
wadham college natural anodising

Wadham College

Natural
Our experience and processes allow us to provide anodised aluminium finishes which are completely uniform, even across elements which are non-standard or complex.
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2021

Crown Street

Anolok® Bronze
Anolok® II Blue-Grey
Transparent and opaque glazed units with custom perforated and recessed anodised aluminium panels, finished in a palette of five carefully matched shades.
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2020

22 Handyside Street

Natural
22 Handyside Street occupies a unique location that posed a significant design challenge. It shares space with Grade II-listed mainline which required a super lightweight structural solution to avoid overloading the underground tunnels.
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2019

Gangxia, Shenzhen

Natural
United Anodisers was appointed to produce, anodise and ship 5,481 panels – 5,500 sqm – of complex aluminium panelling to the retail mall so the project reached its full potential.
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2017

Record Hall, Hatton Square

Anolok® Bronze
Bespoke
The Record Hall in London’s Hatton Garden has completed a thorough refurbishment defined by a sparkling bronze anodised aluminium façade.
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