Material sourcing — exactly which brands we use, and why

Every component in a WoodenMax window is from a named, traceable, mill-certified vendor. No "no-name imports from Tier-3 cities". Here is the active vendor matrix.

  • Aluminium: Jindal, Hindalco — both BIS-licensed Indian mills
  • Glass: Saint-Gobain, Asahi India, Modi Guard — top-3 in India
  • Hardware: SIEGENIA / ROTO / GU / HOPPE — German imports
  • Powder: PPG Envirocron / Akzo Nobel Interpon — Qualicoat-approved

Aluminium — the body

We default to 6063-T5 for general architectural use — the right balance of extrudability, strength and corrosion resistance. We upgrade to 6063-T6 for high-rise structural glazing mullions where deflection control under wind is critical.

VendorAlloyWhy we use themAudit frequency
Jindal Aluminium (Bengaluru)6063-T5India's largest architectural extruder. BIS licence + ISO 14001. Reliable lot consistency across million-tonne output.Quarterly mill audit; mill test certificate per lot
Hindalco Industries (multiple plants)6063-T5 / T6Aditya Birla group. Strong T6 capability for structural members. Backward-integrated bauxite.Annual mill audit; mill test certificate per lot
Bhoruka Aluminium (Karnataka)6063-T5Specialist in custom dies and short-run profiles. Used for our heritage / arch / curved sections.Annual visit + per-lot MTC

Glass — the membrane

A

Saint-Gobain Glaspac

World's largest glass-maker. We use them for clear DGU, low-E DGU, and laminated combinations on luxury residential. 10-year warranty on the unit.

B

Asahi India Glass

Joint venture of Asahi Glass (Japan) + Maruti Suzuki + Indian promoters. Strong in tinted, reflective and tempered. We use them for commercial facades and bay windows.

C

Modi Guard (Gold Plus)

Indian glass major in our cost-optimised line — strong for residential apartment projects where DGU is required but at a tighter budget.

D

Sunguard by AGC

For high-performance solar-control coatings on commercial elevations (Bangalore IT parks, Mumbai BKC). Project-specific spec.

Hardware — the operating life

VendorCountryUsed forWhy
SIEGENIAGermanyTilt-and-turn mechanisms, multi-point locks20,000+ cycle life. Industry-best for European tilt-turn.
ROTOGermanyCasement hardware, friction staysSmoothness + longevity at value pricing.
GU (Gretsch-Unitas)GermanySliding rollers, lift-and-slide mechanismsThe reference for heavy sliding doors.
HOPPEGermanyPremium handles & espagnolettesBest aesthetic + tactile finish on luxury.
SOMFYFranceMotors for pergolas + smart shuttersIndustry standard for motorised glazing.
Domus / MahaveerIndiaStandard sliding rollers + handles on budget tierCost-optimised tier; 2-year warranty.

Powder coating — the finish

Gaskets, sealants & accessories

ItemVendorSpec
EPDM gasketsHutchinson / Anand Group70 Shore-A, ozone-resistant, -40 to +120°C
Silicone sealant (structural)Dow Corning / GE / WackerNeutral-cure, 25-yr life
Drainage caps + corner cleatsIn-house moulded6063 aluminium cleats; PA6.6 caps
Insulating foam (thermal break)Inoac (Japan)Polyamide PA6.6 GF25, 16–34 mm

Vendor audit — how we keep this honest

Each approved vendor is on a quarterly or annual on-site audit cycle conducted by our engineering team. The audit covers:

  • Raw-material certificates and lot traceability
  • Process consistency vs. last audit
  • QC defect rate trend
  • On-time delivery and order accuracy
  • Sustainability — recycled content, packaging, water/energy use

Vendors who fail two consecutive audits move to "Watch" status. Three failures → de-listed. We have removed two suppliers from the approved list in the last 5 years for exactly this reason.

Frequently asked questions

Do you ever use unbranded hardware to hit a tight budget?

On the cost-optimised tier we substitute SIEGENIA/ROTO with Domus or Mahaveer Indian-branded hardware — not unbranded. These come with 2-year warranty and meet our 10,000-cycle minimum. We never use Tier-3 imports without warranty.

Can I specify which brand of hardware goes on my windows?

Yes. The quote breakdown lists default hardware. You can upgrade to SIEGENIA/GU on a per-opening basis and we will re-quote in 24 hours.

How do I verify the aluminium grade after install?

Each profile carries a faint ink-jet code on the inner face during extrusion. Send us a photo of the code and we share back the mill test certificate within 24 hours.

Is the glass really branded Saint-Gobain on my project?

Yes. Every DGU has the Saint-Gobain spacer logo etched on the spacer bar inside the unit. After install you can see it clearly at the perimeter of the glass.

Do you have a vendor list I can pull into my Excel for vendor empanelment?

Email [email protected] for a signed copy of our approved-vendor list. We share within 48 hours.

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