Rhino Aluminium & AluK drive bonded door innovation

Rhino Aluminium’s partnership with AluK and the launch of the new Rhino Door have put the Kent-based fabricator firmly in the spotlight as one of the aluminium market’s standout success stories of 2025.

Launched in January and showcased on AluK’s stand at FIT Show in May, the Rhino Door has exceeded all sales targets, prompting investment in new manufacturing technology to keep pace with demand from trade customers across the UK.

The Rhino Door – a 77mm deep, structurally panelled entrance door based on the AluK 77ID system – offers a compelling solution for installers, trade suppliers, and fabricators eager to access the lucrative aluminium entrance door market.

Available up to 1,200mm wide x 2,400mm high, its superior engineering and design have captured the attention of high-end property developers and retail buyers alike. What truly sets it apart is its unique bonded panel construction – rather than a traditional beaded inlay – which imparts a premium weight, smooth operation, and unmistakable luxury feel that Rhino likens to opening the door of a high-end car.

Fabricators can purchase Rhino’s bonded panels to manufacture doors in-house, while installers benefit from ready-to-fit products with fast turnaround times – just 15 days on standard designs and colours, and pricing that leaves room for healthy margins.

With 12 bonded panel designs, a spectrum of RAL colour options (matt, textured, metallic, ceramic), and a choice of glass and hardware, the range caters for contemporary, traditional, and bespoke preferences within even the grandest design schemes.

Rhino’s commitment to quality goes beyond the door panel and frame. Handles and pull bars are provided by Sobinco, multipoint locking by Winkhaus, and every Rhino Door is fully compliant with Part L, PAS24:2022, and delivers market-leading weather performance.

As Paul King, managing director, reflects: “We’ve been blown away by the response to the door. Customers love the quality, the availability, and our ‘Made in Britain’ message, which is resonating really well with retail buyers at the moment. The new bonding press at our Broadstairs HQ boosts our capacity and ensures we can maintain market-leading lead times on our flush panel designs.”

For today’s installers feeling margin pressure in other sectors, the Rhino Door offers a fresh opportunity to differentiate and thrive. Rhino Aluminium’s new distributor network strengthens this advantage, providing trade suppliers and installers with discounted rates across the product range – including aluminium windows, bi-folding and sliding doors, patio doors, and the new Rhino Door. Approved partners also gain access to trade leads, marketing support, dedicated technical advice, and a personal account manager for ongoing assistance.

Rhino’s long-term partnership with AluK has also been a game-changer. AluK’s technical, R&D, and marketing teams played a pivotal role in the Rhino Door’s development, launch, and showcase at FIT Show.

Rhino Aluminium fabricates a wide array of AluK products including the renowned 58BW and BD window and door suite, Infinium sliding door, S140 slider, SL52 curtain wall, GT55 commercial door, and more. The collaboration ensures fabricators and installers enjoy the reliability, resources, and UK manufacturing guarantees that come with the AluK brand.

Paul added: “Our brands are more closely aligned than ever. Our sales and marketing message now communicates clearly that customers who choose the Rhino Door benefit not only from the expertise and dynamism of Rhino Aluminium, but also AluK’s support, reputation, and comprehensive UK-based resources.”

AluK’s head of trade and residential sales, Paul Greenaway, said: “Our partnership with Rhino has benefits all the way down the supply chain. We support Rhino, and in turn, they support their trade customers. It’s definitely a case of us all being stronger – and ultimately more successful – together.”

Founded in 2012 as a three-generation family business, Rhino Aluminium has spent over two decades setting industry standards in craftsmanship, professionalism, and value for money. With a dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction, Rhino continues to deliver high-performance aluminium solutions tailored for today’s market needs.