Case Study Modular

Creating Identity Through Modular Design

Eltherington Modular | RapidFit Slim Frame, Premium Frame, and Flush Frame

Sector

Modular

Application

Offsite Manufacturing & Factory Production Lines

System

RapidFit Glazing Solutions

Product Type

RapidFit Slim Frame, Premium Frame, and Flush Frame

The Challenge

Modern offsite construction demands more than standard component delivery; it requires integrated solutions engineered around factory line realities. Offsite modular manufacturers often face significant hurdles, including:

  • Reducing installation time on production lines while ensuring repeatable precision.
  • Minimising supply chain complexity by sourcing unified building envelope elements from a single partner.
  • Meeting strict energy efficiency, thermal performance, and design flexibility requirements across diverse wall thicknesses.
  • Maintaining consistent quality and thermal standard compliance across multi-sector developments.

The Solution

For over 65 years, Eltherington has helped shape the evolution of the modular construction sector. By offering an integrated building envelope portfolio, combining RapidFit Glazing, versatile Cladding, and Specialist Modular Systems, Eltherington provides complete, factory-ready solutions built for efficiency and speed.

The RapidFit range delivers pre-glazed systems specifically engineered for factory production environments, including:

  • RapidFit Slim Frame
  • RapidFit Premium Frame
  • RapidFit Flush Frame

Key Capabilities

  • 150,000+ frames manufactured annually
  • Double and triple glazing options
  • U-values from 1.3 W/m²K (double glazing) and 1.1 W/m²K (triple glazing)
  • Custom sizes, styles, and architectural finishes
  • Through-frame fixing options for virtually unlimited wall thicknesses
  • Single, French, sliding, and specialist door solutions
  • Batch-specific line-side delivery options
  • Cladding integration with over 1 million m² produced annually (Aluminium and 100% recycled PVC)

Innovation Through Partnership

At Eltherington, innovation is driven by collaboration. 95% of customers utilise Eltherington’s dedicated R&D facilities to develop, refine, and optimise solutions prior to production, creating bespoke and reliable products tailored to project goals.

Conclusion

Eltherington does not simply supply products, we empower modular manufacturers to build smarter, faster, and more sustainably through innovative building envelope systems tailored specifically for modern offsite construction.

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