Since its founding, Greene Fire has been at the forefront of fire protection innovation, offering industry-leading solutions to ensure safety and compliance in diverse architectural applications. With a steadfast commitment to quality and innovation, Greene Fire has become a trusted partner in developing bespoke fire protection systems for residential and commercial projects. Recognising the need to enhance its design capabilities, Greene Fire has adopted the SOLIDWORKS platform, revolutionising its design and development processes.

Greene Fire recognised that design in the manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, with increasing demands for precision, speed, and sustainability. Meeting these challenges requires advanced tools capable of streamlining design processes while maintaining rigorous safety and regulatory standards.

Greene Fire faced these industry-wide challenges head-on by integrating SOLIDWORKS into its operations. The platform has provided a comprehensive solution to accelerate project timelines, improve design accuracy, and deliver unparalleled safety and performance in its products.

Leveraging SOLIDWORKS for Superior Results

Greene Fire’s integration of SOLIDWORKS into its design and manufacturing operations has been transformative, enabling the company to achieve remarkable improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and sustainability. The software has become a cornerstone of Greene Fire’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality fire protection solutions tailored to the unique requirements of its clients.

One of the most significant benefits of adopting SOLIDWORKS is the drastic reduction in design timelines. Previously, developing complex fire protection systems, particularly those customised for unique architectural needs, could take several weeks. These designs often relied on collaboration with experts from multiple countries, adding complexity to the process. With SOLIDWORKS, Greene Fire has successfully cut its design cycles by 50%. This acceleration allows the team to finalise intricate projects in a fraction of the time, meeting tight deadlines and responding to client demands almost immediately.

In addition to improving speed, SOLIDWORKS has revolutionised how different departments within Greene Fire collaborate. The software’s seamless integration ensures that every stage of a project, from initial design and 3D modelling to manufacturing - is aligned. This integration eliminates common communication bottlenecks that can arise when transitioning between departments, creating a streamlined workflow that fosters teamwork. Design teams, project managers, and engineers can now work in unison, reducing errors and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. This cohesive approach not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances the overall quality and reliability of the final product.

With sustainability being a core value at Greene Fire, SOLIDWORKS plays a pivotal role in supporting the company’s environmental goals. The software’s advanced tools for material optimisation enable the team to reduce waste without compromising product integrity. By carefully analysing material requirements and minimising excess, Greene Fire ensures that its operations align with sustainable practices.

Another standout feature of SOLIDWORKS is its capability to reuse and adapt previous designs for new projects. This functionality significantly reduces the time and resources required for product development. Rather than starting from scratch, Greene Fire can leverage proven designs, customising them to meet specific client requirements. This method ensures consistency and reliability while accelerating innovation. The ability to build upon a strong foundation of past work allows the team to focus on refining and enhancing their solutions, driving continuous improvement across all projects.

Overall, SOLIDWORKS has been instrumental in Greene Fire’s ability to maintain its leadership in the fire protection industry. By enabling faster design cycles, fostering seamless collaboration, optimising material usage, and accelerating innovation, the software has empowered the company to deliver superior results while staying true to its values of quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

A Testament to Innovation and Excellence

Clinton Greene, the founder of Greene Fire, underscores the transformative impact of SOLIDWORKS: “Our adoption of SOLIDWORKS has fundamentally changed how we approach design and manufacturing. The platform empowers our team to explore innovative ideas and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the demands of modern construction”.

The Research and Development (R&D) team at Greene Fire has particularly benefited from SOLIDWORKS’ capabilities. The ability to conduct comprehensive designs has accelerated the team’s ability to innovate. Greene Fire’s R&D efforts are now leading the industry in developing compliant solutions.

With SOLIDWORKS at the core of its operations, Greene Fire is well-positioned to lead the fire protection industry into the future. By embracing cutting-edge technology, Greene Fire not only meets the demands of today’s construction challenges but also anticipates the needs of tomorrow.

Greene Fire is excited to introduce the FireMaster Insul8. Developed by leaders in fire protection, Coopers Fire, the FireMaster Insul8 is the latest in insulated fire curtain solutions. With its capability to achieve EW240 and EI90 fire rating, the fire curtain minimises property damage by providing increased thermal insulation, preserving structural integrity and reducing the risk of secondary fires.

The perfect solution for unsprinklered buildings, the FireMaster Insul8 provides dry insulation. The curtain deploys automatically from a fire alarm signal, forming a fire-resistant and insulated barrier that contains flames and gases, thereby protecting life and property. Its ability to provide 90 minutes of insulation (below 140°C) ensure protected evacuation for occupants to safe areas while enabling safer firefighting operations. The FireMaster Insul8 is ideal for lobbies and receptions, lifts and egresses, evacuation routes and boundaries.

The curtain complies with the highest industry standards, having been tested to the rigorous requirements of BS EN 1634-1:2014 by an accredited testing laboratory. For more information on FireMaster Insul8, its applications, and key benefits, visit the product page or contact Greene Fire.

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If you wish to obtain information regarding our fire engineered solutions please click on the products page for more information. Alternatively you can contact us directly at (02) 9526 3100, or email us at sales@greenefire.com.au.

Greene Fire, a specialist in fire protection products for buildings and construction, announces the opening of its aluminium fire rated glass doors and windows manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Australia. Greene Fire manufacture Aluflam products under the trading name of Aluflam Australia. Both Greene Fire and Aluflam have worked together closely over the past 5 years to complete several projects in Australia. These projects have required considerable time and planning due to the custom-made designs being manufactured in Europe and shipped into Australia, usually on long 16+ week lead times.

“Looking to local manufacture is an obvious step to be able to meet our customer’s needs. The construction industry struggles with long lead times and non-standard items, so as our products become in more demand, we need to invest in delivering faster. We have done the same with our fire curtains, so we have experience in doing this.” said Clinton Greene, Greene Fire’s Director.

The unique and patented design of the Aluflam system provides the building industry in Australia with fire rated systems made from thermally broken aluminium joinery, something that is normally expected to be made in steel or timber. Windows, doors, partitions, facades, floors and skylights can be manufactured with fire ratings up to FRL -/120/120.

Aluflam produces high end fire rated products, and supplies all over the world, both onshore and offshore. It was therefore important to us that we have the right partners. We have had a fantastic collaboration with Greene Fire over the last 5 years and when we decided to start production locally in Australia, it was natural to enter into a partnership with Greene Fire. Greene Fire fully meets the same high standards of quality control, customer satisfaction and has been able to adapt our products to the Australian market.” says Peter Birck, CEO and Founder of Aluflam Group.

The Aluflam products have been designed to the highest specification for commercial buildings. There is no compromise to the architect’s design. These beautiful windows and doors have been used in residential and domestic housing with new products coming soon, specifically for the Australian bushfire market. More information can be found at www.aluflam.com.au or on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/aluflam-australia About Greene Fire: Greene Fire is a family owned and operated business established in Australia in 2000. We pioneered fire and smoke curtains within Australia and more recently our capability in delivering engineered solutions has expanded to offer fire shutters, fire rated glazing, bushfire solutions, MicroLouvre, glazed louvres, along with several non-fire rated solutions. About Aluflam: Aluflam is a family-owned business that was established in Denmark in 1943 with more than 25 years of experience in fire-rated glass and aluminium construction. We offer a wide selection of fire-rated constructions, from fire-resistance classes E15 to EI120 such as facades, windows, doors, sliding doors, skylights and glass roofs. Our designs range from standard to more complex, specially designed systems. Introducing Aluflam Australia.