Aluminum Manufacturing Experience
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Manufacturing Capability
One Facility. Every Critical Step.
FOWALL is a curtain wall manufacturer that owns every critical step of production. We don't buy profiles from anonymous suppliers or hand assembly to subcontractors - we cast, extrude, finish, machine, assemble, test, and pack in one facility.
Curtain Wall Experience
Dedicated Curtain Wall Production Area
Certified
NFRC, CSA & AS2047 Certified
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The Zhaoqing Base
Built to Own the Whole Chain
FOWALL is the global facade brand of Daming Aluminum - a manufacturing legacy that began in 1985. That legacy is built out at the Zhaoqing base: a 550,000 m2 integrated manufacturing park commissioned in 2016, with 30,000 m2 dedicated to curtain wall production and the remainder covering aluminum profile and sheet manufacturing. The entire chain runs on one site - casting, extrusion, finishing, CNC machining, unitized assembly, quality inspection, and export packing.
Single point of accountability
No hand-offs between subcontractors. When you audit FOWALL, you audit the factory that actually makes your product.
One production schedule
All critical steps on one site means no cross-factory waiting, fewer logistics risks.
Full traceability
Material records run from the aluminum ingot to the finished unit, on one quality system.
Raw Material
Where the Material Begins
From alloy billet to finished profile — every stage of aluminum extrusion and surface treatment happens in-house, under our own quality control.
Step 1
Die Design & Manufacturing
The die library behind every profile sectionEvery profile starts with a die. Our in-house die library and machining let us cut complex, non-standard facade sections without an outside tooling vendor or its lead time
Step 2
Aluminum Extrusion
Core production strength40+ extrusion lines, up to 3,600 tonnes — enough range for slim mullions to heavy structural sections. Every meter comes off dimensionally consistent, keeping the chain to tolerance
Step 3
Mill Finish Profile QC
Verified before it moves to finishingEvery profile is measured against the drawing before finishing — width, wall thickness, straightness, and flatness. Only profiles that pass move on to surface treatment
Step 4
Anodizing & Electrophoresis
Premium architectural profile capabilityAnodizing gives a hard, corrosion-resistant finish; electrophoretic coating adds a sealed, uniform color layer on top. Film thickness, color, and salt-spray resistance are controlled throughout for long-term weathering
Step 5
Powder Coating
Our most requested finishFast, durable, low-VOC, and available in the widest color range of our three finishing systems. Powder coating is the standard choice for most projects
Step 6
PVDF Fluorocarbon Coating
High-end engineering capabilityApplied using AkzoNobel (Interpon)-authorized coatings under controlled conditions, backed by 10/20/30-year performance guarantees. FOWALL was the first Chinese manufacturer to supply PVDF curtain wall profiles to Japan
Step 7
Surface Finish QC
Checked before it leaves the lineCoating thickness, color difference, gloss, and adhesion are verified on every finish — anodized, powder coated, or PVDF — before it leaves the line
Step 8
Environmental Treatment
A dedicated facility, not an afterthoughtOur group invested over RMB 20 million in an on-site wastewater treatment center, processing up to 1,000 tonnes of industrial wastewater daily before discharge or reuse
Finished Product
Where FOWALL Takes Shape
From precision machining to final water testing — each unitized curtain wall passes through six dedicated production stages before it leaves the factory.
01
CNC Precision Machining
Precision starts before assemblyBefore reaching the CNC line, profiles are checked against the project's shop drawing — confirming the right material for the right project before any cutting begins. From there, precision cutting, drilling, milling, and slotting shape the profile to the connector geometry specified in the drawing, so each piece arrives at assembly ready to fit without on-site rework.
02
Frame / Unit Assembly
Where individual profiles become a single curtain wall unitCut and machined profiles are assembled into complete unitized panels — frame members, transoms, and mullions fitted and fastened to the tolerances set in the shop drawing. Each unit is built and checked individually before it moves forward, so assembly errors are caught at the panel stage, not discovered on-site.
03Structural Silicone Glazing
Sealing that has to outperform a window
Structural Silicone Glazing
Sealing that has to outperform a windowUnlike a window unit, a curtain wall panel is fully exposed to the building envelope — every joint is a potential point of water and air infiltration, with no secondary frame to fall back on. Structural glazing is done in a dedicated, climate-controlled glazing room. The process follows a fixed sequence — surface cleaning, primer application, spacer placement, glass installation, and structural silicone application — with cure time enforced before the unit moves to the next stage.
04
Silicone Quality Control
Every joint is tested before it leaves the glazing roomStructural silicone isn't accepted on cure time alone. Peel adhesion and cohesion testing are performed on production samples to confirm the bond will hold under long-term load and weathering — batch by batch, not just at project sign-off. A panel doesn't move to final assembly until its glazing has passed.
05
Finished Unit QC
A standardized checklist, not a visual once-overEvery completed unit is inspected against a fixed set of criteria — dimensions, diagonal squareness, joint condition, sealant coverage, gasket fit, glass and hardware condition, and panel ID. A unit passes only when every item on the list is confirmed, not when it looks right at a glance.
06
Water Test
Verified before it leaves the factoryFinished units are tested under simulated wind and water pressure to confirm sealant and gasket performance before shipment. Catching a leak path in the factory — where it can still be corrected — is the difference between a warranty claim and a five-minute fix.
Equipment
Equipment That Delivers Tolerance
Claims are only as good as the machines behind them. FOWALL's curtain wall production is backed by Daming Aluminum's group-wide manufacturing scale - including casting, extrusion, finishing, and CNC lines feeding directly into FOWALL's own assembly halls.
| Equipment | Quantity & Spec | Capacity & Capability |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum extrusion presses | 40+ lines ? up to 3,600 T | High-tonnage extrusion for facade & window systems; custom die design; consistent alloy quality and dimensional precision |
| PVDF / powder coating line | AkzoNobel (Interpon) authorized ? vertical powder coating line | 10/20/30-year coating performance guarantee; low-VOC process |
| Anodizing lines | In-house integrated line | Part of the vertical chain: melting ? anodizing ? coating |
| CNC machining centers | Precision fabrication workshop | Precision cutting & machining for curtain wall unit frames |
| Curtain wall production lines | Integrated curtain wall system production | 20 containers/month finished curtain wall units; 40-55 day standard lead time |
| Test & inspection equipment | Third-party verified performance testing | ASTM / CSA / NFRC / CE compliance, verified by third-party testing; QMS & PMO dual management systems |
CNC Machining Center
Spray Coating Line
PVDF Coating Line
Curtain Wall Production Line
Quality
Quality Is a System, Not a Promise
FOWALL's own quality system is certified, not claimed: ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management. In-house testing covers the performance your facade will be specified against - air permeability, water tightness, wind load resistance, thermal performance (U-value), acoustic insulation, and salt-spray corrosion resistance.
40+ Years of Manufacturing Legacy
Backed by Daming Aluminum Group - a 40+ year aluminum manufacturer behind the FOWALL curtain wall brand.
National High-tech Enterprise
China Green Building Materials product certification and National High-tech Enterprise recognition at group level.
National Standard Co-Drafter
Participates in drafting GB/T 5237 (architectural aluminum extrusions) and GB/T 26014 (decorative aluminum profiles) - the same standards FOWALL products are measured against.
Capacity & Delivery
In the Language of Your Schedule
Reliable output and confirmed lead times - matched to your construction program. Every shipment leaves the factory to seaworthy export packing standards.
20+
Containers per month
of finished curtain wall units
40-55days
Standard lead time
confirmed per project
Certifications
Certified for the Markets You Build In
FOWALL systems are engineered, tested, and documented to meet the performance requirements of the markets you build in - so your facade clears local approval without re-engineering. Compliance documentation for your market is available on request.
Global Quality Systems
ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management - audited, not just claimed.
North America
NFRC-rated thermal performance and CSA-compliant systems for the Canadian and US markets.
Australia
AS2047 and AS1288 compliant - tested and documented for Australian building codes.
Visit Us
See the Factory Yourself
The strongest evidence we can offer is the factory itself. Walk the casting hall, the extrusion presses, and the assembly lines; check the QC gates; watch your units being packed. Two ways in:
On-site
Book a visit to the Zhaoqing base. We host developers, main contractors, facade consultants, and installers year-round.
Book a VisitOnline
Take the virtual tour of select areas across our brand showroom and production zones before you travel.
Schedule a Virtual TourFAQ
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