LocAl Lower-Carbon Aluminium
Verified Lower-Carbon Aluminium for Every Project
Fin is committed to sustainable building practices. That's why all our windows, doors and security screens are manufactured using LocAl, lower-carbon aluminium with independently verified environmental performance.
LocAl is lower-carbon aluminium extruded locally in Australia by Capral aluminium
Capral Aluminium is our trusted partner and Australia's largest Aluminium manufacturer. Since its launch in 2023, LocAl has established itself as the Australian market leader in lower-carbon aluminium extrusion.
All Fin products are now manufactured with LocAl, giving homeowners and builders a practical way to reduce embodied carbon while maintaining the performance, quality and durability expected from 55+ years of Newcastle manufacturing experience.
Locally Extruded: Manufactured in Australia by Capral, supporting local industry and reducing transport emissions.
Independently Verified: Supported by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) prepared to international standards.
Same Quality, Proven Performance: Identical performance, strength and durability; only the environmental transparency has changed.
What’s New?
Verified Environmental Performance
LocAl now comes with independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), transparent, third-party certified environmental data that goes beyond simple carbon claims.
Our EPDs measure the complete environmental impact across the product lifecycle using internationally recognised Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. This includes raw material extraction, alumina refining, transport, aluminium smelting, casting, extrusion, packaging and end-of-life considerations.
Verified Carbon Footprints
LocAl products carry independently verified cradle-to-gate (A1–A3) carbon footprints, published through The International EPD System.
LocAl Standard: 13.0 kg CO₂e per kilogram of product
LocAl SG (Super Green): 7.7 kg CO₂e per kilogram of product
Verified through independently certified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) with validity through 2031.
Why Fin Chose LocAl
As a family-owned, Newcastle-based manufacturer with over 55 years in the local community, sustainability is core to who we are. We've committed to using LocAl across our entire product range because:
It aligns with Australian standards - BASIX compliant, NATA tested, AGWA certified.
It supports responsible building - Provides verifiable environmental data for Green Star projects and sustainable procurement policies.
It's locally made - Manufactured in Australia by Capral, reducing supply chain emissions and supporting local industry.
It doesn't compromise quality - All Fin products maintain our 7-year guarantee and industry-leading performance standards.
Trusted Across Australia
Leading architects, builders, renovators and manufacturers are specifying LocAl for projects requiring environmental transparency and verified sustainability credentials.
Meets Industry Standards
NATA Accredited Test Laboratory
AGWA Member (Australian Glass and Window Association)
ASI Certified Supply Chain (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative)
Australian Made & Owned
BASIX Compliant
7-Year Guarantee
Independently Verified EPDs
Frequently asked questions
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No. LocAl delivers the same performance, strength, durability and quality as before. What's changed is the environmental transparency behind it, now supported by independently verified data.
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Pricing remains unchanged. LocAl is standard on all Fin products.
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An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is like a nutrition label for building products. It provides transparent, independently verified information about environmental impacts across a product's lifecycle, enabling informed specification decisions based on credible data.
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If you're pursuing Green Star certification, meeting BASIX requirements, or need to report embodied carbon for procurement policies, LocAl's verified EPD provides the credible data you need, no guesswork.
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No. All communications now reference the independently verified EPD values to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Ready to Specify LocAl?
Whether you're planning a Green Star project, meeting BASIX requirements, or simply want verified environmental credentials for your build, our team can help.