Delivering design freedom & fire safety compliance

Greene Fire is proud to celebrate Aluflam Australia’s recognition at the 2026 Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA) Victoria Design Awards, receiving the Most Innovative Product/Service Award for the Aluflam AF Fire Rated Glazing System. Developed by Aluflam Group and manufactured locally in Victoria by Aluflam Australia, the AF system combines fire-resistant glazing with thermally broken aluminium framing to provide a high-performance solution for architectural applications where fire protection and design need to work together. As part of the Greene Fire Group, we are proud to bring Aluflam’s fire-rated glazing technology to the Australian market and to see the system recognised by the Australian glazing industry.

Innovation in Aluflam Fire Rated Glazing

Fire-rated glazing presents a unique challenge for architects, builders and fire engineers: achieving the required level of fire protection while maintaining transparency, natural light and architectural design intent. Aluflam's AF system addresses this challenge through an aluminium-framed fire-rated glazing solution developed for integration into contemporary architectural environments. The system uses thermally broken aluminium framing incorporating a fire-resistant core, combined with specialised fire-resistant glazing. Depending on the system and configuration, the Aluflam range can be used across applications including fixed windows, glazed doors and other architectural glazed elements. Unlike conventional clear glass, fire-resistant glass used within these systems contains specialised layers designed to respond when exposed to heat. Intumescent materials within the glazing react under fire conditions and contribute to the required integrity and insulation performance of the tested assembly. This allows the glazing and framing to function together as a complete fire-rated system while retaining the visual qualities expected of architectural glazing.

Fire Performance Across the Aluflam AF Range

Different systems within the Aluflam AF range are designed to address different fire-resistance requirements. The Aluflam AF70 fixed window system can achieve a Fire Resistance Level (FRL) of up to -/60/60, while the Aluflam AF91 fixed window system can achieve an FRL of up to -/120/90, subject to the relevant tested configuration. Rather than treating the glass or framing as isolated components, fire performance depends on the complete tested assembly. The appropriate system therefore needs to be selected according to the project's required FRL, application and fire-engineering strategy. For architects and specifiers, this makes accurate system selection and access to tested technical information particularly important when incorporating fire-rated glazing into a project.

Combining Fire Protection With Architectural Design

One of the defining characteristics of the Aluflam system is its use of aluminium framing in applications requiring fire resistance. The thermally broken profiles allow fire-rated glazing to be incorporated into architectural designs while providing the narrow profiles and finish options associated with aluminium systems. Aluflam framing can also accommodate a range of glazing configurations depending on the system and application. The AF70 profile, for example, can accommodate glazing from 6 mm to 38 mm thick, allowing both fire-rated and non-fire-rated glazing configurations to be incorporated where appropriate. This flexibility provides architects and project teams with greater scope to coordinate fire-safety requirements with the wider architectural language of a building.

Global Technology, Manufactured in Victoria

Aluflam's fire-rated glazing technology was developed by Aluflam Group. In Australia, Aluflam Australia manufactures systems locally in Victoria for the Australian market. Greene Fire established local Aluflam manufacturing in Victoria to improve access to Aluflam systems in Australia and reduce the long lead times historically associated with importing custom-made fire-rated glazing systems from Europe. Greene Fire announced the establishment of its Victorian Aluflam manufacturing operation in 2021 after several years of delivering Aluflam projects in Australia. Today, Aluflam Australia operates as part of the Greene Fire Group, combining Aluflam's international product technology with local manufacturing capability and Greene Fire's experience delivering engineered fire-protection solutions across Australian projects.

Industry Recognition at the AGWA Victoria Design Awards

The Most Innovative Product/Service Award is a significant recognition for Aluflam Australia and everyone involved in bringing the AF Fire Rated Glazing System to the Australian market. Greene Fire congratulates the Aluflam Australia team and extends its thanks to the wider Aluflam team for their continued partnership and support. We are proud to continue working alongside Aluflam as the Greene Fire Group develops and delivers fire-protection solutions that respond to the evolving performance, compliance and architectural requirements of Australian projects.

2026 AGWA Victoria Design Awards

Greene Fire is proud to announce that our next-generation MK2.1 FireMaster FZ Bushfire Shutter has officially achieved BAL–FZ certification under AS 1530.8.2 – Simulated Bushfire Attack conditions, following rigorous testing at CSIRO’s North Ryde Fire Testing Laboratories. This certification, confirmed in CSIRO Report FCO-3559 dated 31/08/2025, represents the highest bushfire risk level and validates the shutter’s ability to withstand direct flame contact, extreme heat radiation, burning debris, and ember attack for 30 minutes, followed by a 60-minute observation period.

Engineered for Australia’s most extreme fire zones, the MK2.1 FireMaster FZ incorporates our newly developed EFP BF Bushfire Fabric, delivering unmatched heat resistance and durability. The product is now in full production and available with internal or external 230v motors (remote or wireless control).

This milestone reflects Greene Fire’s commitment to pushing beyond compliance and setting new benchmarks for bushfire protection, safety, and innovation.

Why BAL–FZ Matters

BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings define construction requirements in bushfire-prone areas. BAL–FZ represents the most severe risk category, requiring solutions capable of withstanding direct flame and extreme heat. Certified products like the FireMaster FZ Shutter are critical for safeguarding properties on the bushfire frontline.

Thank You to CSIRO

We extend our sincere thanks to the team at CSIRO Fire Testing Labs – Peter Gordon, Glenn Williams, and Juan Baena Vargas – for their expertise and collaboration throughout this process.

Greene Fire recently undertook rigorous testing of our Next Generation MK2.1 FireMaster FZ Bushfire Shutter at CSIRO’s North Ryde Fire Testing Laboratories under AS 1530.8.2 - BAL-FZ Simulated Bushfire Attack conditions. This demanding standard replicates the most extreme bushfire conditions, classified as BAL-FZ (Flame Zone) the highest possible risk level, where buildings are directly exposed to intense heat and flame from a potential fire front for 30 minutes, followed by a detailed 60 minute observation period. The results provided the next step in engineering required to evolve our MK2.1 FireMaster FZ product to meet and far exceed the BAL-FZ threshold. Every test, every prototype, and every refinement moves us closer to delivering updated market-leading bushfire protection. Our continued partnership with CSIRO and our investment in proprietary materials, such as the newly developed EFP BF shutter fabric, demonstrate our unwavering commitment to product performance and compliance in Australia's most demanding environments. We are now further advancing the MK2.1 FireMaster FZ Shutter, taking the data from this test and using it to optimise the system’s resilience in real flame-zone conditions. What does this mean for the FireMaster FZ Bushfire Shutter Certification?

• Further update to recent AS1530.8.2 testing with CSIRO Infrastructure Technologies Sydney NSW: The Greene Fire BAL-FZ Bushfire Shutter MK2.1 technical updates have now been approved for assessment to BAL-FZ rating.
• Pre-production has now commenced utilising the newly developed EFP BF Bushfire Fabric as the basis for all Greene Fire BAL-FZ Bushfire Shutters, providing unmatched technical performance to the BAL-FZ product range
• Greene Fire BAL FZ Bushfire Shutter MK2.1 is now available with both internal or external 230v motors w/remote control or wireless operation, as well as our external gear drive or pulley type manual operators.

Why BAL-FZ Matters As rebuilding continues across bushfire-prone areas, BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings determine the construction requirements for safety and compliance. BAL–FZ represents extreme risk, and solutions certified to this standard are critical for safeguarding properties on the bushfire frontline. This test is a vital step in Greene Fire’s broader mission: to push past compliance and create bushfire protection systems that set new benchmarks for performance, safety, and innovation. Thank You to CSIRO We extend our thanks to the team at CSIRO Fire Testing Labs - Peter Gordon, Glenn Williams and Juan Baena Vargas - for their continued collaboration and expertise.