The four directors of Thermotek originally collaborated in the automotive industry before transitioning to building products, driven by a shared vision for environmental responsibility. Initially focused on retrofitting older Melbourne homes for better energy efficiency, the team quickly realised that frame replacement was essential to achieve substantial improvements. “We needed high-performance frames that matched our ecological philosophy,” explains Emmanuel Temelso, Thermotek’s managing director.

Their initial foray into uPVC involved a different European supplier, but when aluplast began operations in Australia, Thermotek saw an opportunity to partner with a company fully committed to innovation, quality, and market investment. "It was a big risk to switch systems, but aluplast's superior product range, innovation, agility, and family-owned ethos convinced us it was the right move," says Temelso.

Now that Australia has adopted a mandatory seven-star energy efficiency rating, Thermotek sees substantial growth potential in commercial and large-scale residential sectors. Currently, uPVC accounts for just five per cent of the Australian market, but Temelso is optimistic about change, emphasising the importance of education: "We’re educators, not just salespeople. Our role is to demonstrate uPVC's superior performance and sustainability to architects and builders."

Underlying the technical collaboration is a shared ethos that makes the Thermotek-aluplast relationship exceptionally strong. “aluplast is family-owned, with quick decision-making and no cumbersome hierarchies. Their agility and responsiveness align completely with our values,” says Temelso.
Ultimately, the partnership between Thermotek and aluplast highlights the importance of shared vision, mutual growth, and genuine collaboration.