Low Co2 emission products and cladding materials have suddenly become a very serious consideration in construction, not just in Australia, but around the globe.

We're excited to announce the installation of 20 Otis Gen2® elevators and 2 platform lifts as part of Landsec's net-zero carbon office development, Timber Square, in hashtag#London!

Join us at 10am on 29th February for our 'What if' webinar with Lizzie Young.

In today's world, where sustainability is at the forefront of our minds, businesses like Modinex are making a difference by revolutionising how we think about Aluminium and the supply chain. Recognising the importance of responsible sourcing and choosing more sustainable materials, the Modinex team has decided to switch to Capral's LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium. Modinex has partnered with Capral, Australia's leading aluminium supplier, to reduce the carbon footprint of products within their offering by choosing a lower-carbon aluminium option up front. "One of the reasons we love working with Aluminium is that it is 100% recyclable; in fact, most of the Aluminium ever produced is still in use. Aluminium is light and resilient and can be easily fabricated and finished. It is durable, low maintenance, and perfect for use in the built environment. The only drawback is that it is highly energy-intensive to produce. LocAl® allows us to capture all the wonderful benefits aluminium brings to our products whilst reducing the emissions associated with the material upfront." Dean Crowther, Head of Marketing and Architectural Specification at Modinex. The Capral LocAl® Green Lower Carbon aluminium option provides Modinex access to primary Aluminium produced using alternative energy sources, offering a substantially lower embodied carbon than global averages for primary aluminium production. LocAl® Green has a CO2e of 8kg CO2e/Kg Al versus the current global average of 13.9kg CO2e/Kg Al* "Capral's LocAl® Green is now our standard material for our Alu Selekta Castellation and Alu Selekta Channel ranges, which also carry Code Mark Certification, are Cyclone Rated and Salt Walter Certified. LocAl® is also standard on our Alu Batten and Austratus Fin & Flat products." "All of our Aluminium products are available in Interpon or Dulux powder coating finishes or our signature Double Baked powder coat timber grain that provides a 25-year structural warranty and 15-year warranty against fading, highly regarded within the industry" adds Dean. Modinex products are used throughout Australia in commercial and residential spaces; their market-leading brands are synonymous with quality, reliability, and innovation. Modinex's LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium is extruded locally within Australia by Capral, reducing transportation-related emissions, supporting the local economy, and carrying the increasingly important Aluminium Stewardship (ASI) certification. During 2023, Capral Aluminium was certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody (CoC) V2 for the extrusion, warehousing and distribution of aluminium products and services. The certifications apply to all of Capral's 26 facilities, composed of mills, distribution centres, and trade centres spread across every state and territory in Australia. These certifications recognise Capral's commitment to responsible production, sourcing, and management of aluminium products, providing Modinex and their clients with added assurance about the responsible sourcing of their aluminium products. "In addition to supplying Aluminium products, Modinex has a range of timber batten and cladding options; we have come to rely upon the forestry certifications of our suppliers as assurance about the responsible management of the timber products we source. Our entire range of natural timber species has full PEFC™ Certification. It is wonderful that a similar program exists for Aluminium, and the Capral has taken the initiative to achieve certification against the rigorous standards." Dean says. Modinex's choice to use LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium from Capral showcases its dedication to sustainability and leadership in environmentally responsible manufacturing. By prioritising the sourcing of lower carbon aluminium carrying ASI Certification, Modinex takes steps towards reducing the carbon footprint of their finished aluminium products. Whilst maintaining high-quality standards, Architects, designers, and builders have come to associate with their market-leading brands. * Kilograms emitted per kilogram of aluminium produced – Aluminium Smelting and Casting

Currently, the construction industry is responsible for 38% of all energy-related carbon emissions, over 35% of the EU's total waste generation and HALF of all extracted materials.

Mapei offers Products to help achieve and maintain optimal rheological and mechanical properties in concrete containing cement

“They know what sustainable buildings look like and what it takes to achieve them – and they picked LocAl.” Hear more from Capral’s Corporate Marketing and Communications Manager Kellie Moore on why its lower-carbon #aluminium offer #LocAl, was selected as the Green Building Product category winner at the 2023 #SustainabilityAwards in @AuManufacturing news and media

Breaking new ground in sustainable construction, Capral has achieved yet another milestone with its Lower carbon aluminium offer, LocAl®, recognised at the 2023 Architecture and Design Sustainability Awards as the Green Building Product category winner. In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, Capral's locally extruded, lower-carbon aluminium stands out as a testament to the company's commitment to sustainable practices and aluminium stewardship. 

Australia’s leading solar mounting manufacturer SUNLOCK is giving back to the renewable sector by taking an industry-leading position and switching 100% of their Sunlock C-Channel Solar Rails to LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium supplied by Capral.

You can now specify our low-carbon Amtico Bio LVT alongside Signature laying patterns

In an era where sustainability is paramount, a newcomer to the aluminium batten and cladding market – Alteria Aluminium Systems is responding directly to a growing awareness amongst architects and designers of the need to decarbonise the built environment.

BAB Aluminium Pty Ltd, a leader in the aluminium seating industry, has taken a significant step towards prioritising the environment by switching to LocAl® Super Green Low Carbon Aluminium supplied by Capral Aluminium.

Ever wondered how much recycled content products have in them? Every product in the Astra Street Furniture range has a percentage of recycled content. 

Hear more about it below!

Have you heard of our unique Astra Carbon Footprint Tracker?

ASP Access Floors International assists architecture and engineering with design and structure of access floor utilized in the construction of tiered, stadium style seating.

Australian manufacturer DECO AUSTRALIA which provides specialised aluminium building products and protective metal coatings.

Bringing Lower Carbon aluminium to Australian Manufacturers is a high priority for Capral - thanks to ABC magazine for this great write up.

In line with their latest sustainable fabric, we caught up with Rollie Attard to discuss the role and importance that sustainability has within the company, taking a closer look at their newly launched fabric, EcoTwist

Australian Glass Group uses Variable Speed Drives (VSD) on the electric motors of our key machinery. VSD’s provide Energy Efficiency by controlling the frequency and voltage output to exactly when it is needed.

ECOPact is the world’s broadest range of low carbon concrete.

With every Olympic Games comes the opportunity to strive for better. As the athletes train to raise their game for Paris, Sport Group and Poligras have invested a further two years of R&D into the Green Technology that was developed for the celebrate

Capral is excited to introduce Local®, a lower-carbon primary aluminium option available across Capral’s locally manufactured, extruded window and door systems.

Capral is excited to introduce LocAl®, a lower-carbon primary aluminium option available across Capral’s locally manufactured extruded aluminium products.