Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd
The Variety Club Business Innovator of the Year Award

Pioneering Warwickshire based full facade specialist Alumet Systems flew the flag for the Construction Industry at The International Convention Centre on Thursday night when they collected The Variety Club Business Innovator of The Year Award from Angela Rippon.

The Southam company has carried off a clutch of awards recently and was singled out by The Variety Club for its maintained concentration on innovation. First there was the Avon Dry-Wall Beam (winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise) then the Avon Solar Control sun-shading system (conceived in line with the Government's sustainable development programme) and now the revolutionary ABLE Facade System - an off-site constructed, pre-glazed walling system designed to withstand the impact of a terrorist bomb-blast. This lightweight, enhanced system has already landed Alumet two Ministry of Defence contracts totalling £6.2 million and enquiries are flooding in for this unique solution to one of today's unfortunate problems. Due to security regulations full details of the ABLE system remain a close guarded secret, however once installed the 'new' wall can be clad in a variety of Alumet's cladding options, thus the finished building looks no different from any other commercial property and doesn't cry out 'concrete bunker' like traditional concrete and reinforced steel constructions.

Alumet Director Dean Walton said "We are pleased that our efforts in research and development have been recognised at the highest level, Alumet now see innovation as no longer just an option but a necessity to stay ahead of our competitors. We have established a reputation for innovation and we will continue to develop new solutions to form the envelope for modern day buildings. We are client-led and if Architects indicate their outline idea, we will design a solution to meet their requirements. We are proud to support The Variety Club, such a well deserving and hard working children's charity"

Whist several of the comany's competitors have folded in recent times, Alumet's diversity has seen turnover double over the last three years and is expected to reach £25 million in 2008.

Due to the success of their various products and innovations, the company is currently employing more local staff, extending their Southam manufacturing facilities and also building a new in-house training centre, Alumet put great emphasis on training and see their valued staff as the reason for their continued success - a fact recognised when the company recently collected a Special Achievement Award from Warwickshire County Council.

Staff and guests had a great night at The Variety Club Awards and on collecting the magnificent trophy Managing Director Gary Summers asked Angela Rippon for a dance (a la Morecambe and Wise), Angela duly oblidged and the audience were in hysterics as Angela and Gary 'waltzed' around the stage!!!! - A memorable finale to an unforgettable evening.