Part of a truly global organisation
Permasteelisa is a well-known global organisation, with 32 companies and production plants and test facilities in Europe, Asia, the U.S.A. and Australia. Principally involved in the production of pre-fabricated building components, the group’s main specialities are unitised curtain walls; metal and stone cladding; internal walls; partitions; and other related products.

The group’s decision in 2002 to build a regional manufacturing centre led to the construction of Global Architectural Co., Ltd.
in Chon Buri, Thailand in August 2003. The new plant enables the company to satisfy the growing demand for high-quality building components all over the world. As a pioneer in advanced facade systems, Permasteelisa is transferring all of its technological know-how to this new facility.

The largest and most modern facilities
Located in the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate in Chon Buri, the new, state-of-the-art Global Architectural Co., Ltd.’s factory was completed in March 2004. The factory is equipped with the most modern technology, tools and equipment required for machining fabrication, assembly and packing. Full production capacity is expected to be achieved by the third quarter of 2004.

Well-trained and experienced personnel use the same techniques, procedures and in-house software as those used at other Permasteelisa facilities throughout the world.

Global Architectural’s BOI promotional privileges, granted in February 2004, mean that both local and global customers can be assured of competitive pricing.

Major activities and processes
The machining area at Global Architectural utilises computerised CNC multi-tasking machines, automatic double saws and other modern tools, to manufacture the aluminium frames of pre-fabricated panels. These frames undergo stringent quality checks, before being placed in a covered stockyard, ready for assembly.

Sub-assembly area
After machining, all parts other than glazing elements are taken to the sub-assembly area, where they are subsequently assembled. A quality checklist form accompanies each assembled panel to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Assembly/glazing area
Automated conveyor lines in the assembly/glazing area optimise the output without compromising the quality. Each work process is timed and must conform to the quality checklist that accompanies each pre-fabricated panel.

Packing & loading area
All pre-fabricated building component panels are securely palleted and covered for weather protection, while awaiting loading. The pallets are designed to enable multi-stacking and to facilitate convenient loading and unloading.

Technical & engineering office
The more than 40 designers, engineers and autocadsmen in the technical and engineering office provide the necessary technical expertise to determine the usage of the right materials and to ensure that they conform with ASTM, DIN and JIS standards. Structural evaluation of main support frames is also carried out here, as well as other performance inspections.

Test facility
The company’s newly built structural performance test facility is the first of its kind in Thailand, and includes the world’s largest pressure chamber for conducting the Sirowet Test.