Black steel-framed glazed pavilion set above landscaped terraces

Architectural steel glazing

Slim lines. Strong performance.

Architectural steel and glazing solutions, engineered for performance and designed to last.

Precision engineeringBespoke designUK & Ireland support

Early system guide

Find a useful starting point.

Choose the application and project stage. This guides the first conversation; final system selection follows project-specific technical review.

01 What are you designing?
02 Where is the project now?

System scope

Architectural metal systems

Slim black steel-framed glazed entrance doors and windows
01Steel doors & windows
Full-height metal-framed glazed screen within a contemporary interior
02Glazed screens
Dark metal curtain wall framing around a glazed pavilion
03Curtain wall systems
Silver-finished metal mullions within a full-height glazed wall
04Stainless steel
Brass-framed glazed double entrance doors
05Architectural brass
Curved bespoke glazed entrance with radial metal framing
06Bespoke entrances

Reference photography: WLS global product and custom-design library

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About WLS Systems

From design intent to finished system.

WLS Systems brings together system knowledge, ongoing product development, advanced manufacturing and specialist steel, stainless-steel and brass craftsmanship. Support runs through product and system selection, production, processing, technical coordination and after-sales.

For standard and bespoke curtain wall, door and window projects, the focus is practical: understand the architectural intent, develop the right solution and manufacture it with control at every stage. UK and Ireland project teams have a clear regional first step, backed by WLS's wider international capability.

2006Established
38,500 m²Production facility
GlobalProject capability
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Practical experience

Experience that adds value early.

Fabrication, installation and project coordination insight helps make project conversations clearer, more buildable and easier to carry forward.

Discuss a project

Quality, environment & workplace safety

Documented standards. Greater project confidence.

WLS company material supplied for this page identifies management-system certification to three internationally recognised ISO standards. The Chinese documents shown are utility model patent certificates. A translation of the certificate heading is provided below for UK and Ireland visitors.

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01ISO 9001

Quality management systems

A structured approach to quality, controlled processes and continual improvement.

02ISO 14001

Environmental management systems

A framework for managing environmental responsibilities and improving environmental performance.

03ISO 45001

Occupational health & safety management systems

A framework for managing workplace health and safety risks.

WLS source sheet showing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification badges and ten Chinese utility model patent certificates
English translation10 utility model patent certificates

Chinese heading: 实用新型专利证书 · English: Utility Model Patent Certificate.

Certificate scope, issuing body, validity and current patent status should be confirmed against the original documents before formal tender or specification use.

What we provide

Products

Technical resources

Useful system information, brought forward.

Open the supplied WLS and manufacturer references for early review, or request the relevant system pack for your project.

PDF · 112 pagesForster manufacturer reference

Forster Presto 50 / 60

112-page technical manual for flush-fitting steel and stainless-steel doors and windows without a thermal break, including system profiles, sections, fittings and glazing details.

PDFForster manufacturer reference

Forster Presto XS

Slim non-insulated steel system guide covering fixed glazing, standard doors and pivot-door configurations.

PDFForster manufacturer reference

Forster unico XS

Technical brochure for the thermally insulated ultra-slim steel window system.

PDFSECCO manufacturer reference

SECCO OS2 system family

Complete 2025 brochure covering OS2 75, OS2 65, OS2 BV, OS2 AS, OS2 LB and OS2 40.

PDFJansen manufacturer reference

Jansen Door & Window Systems

Product and application guide covering steel and stainless-steel doors, windows, fixed glazing, sliding and folding configurations.

ImageForster manufacturer reference

Forster thermfix vario Hi

Curtain wall system reference for early technical review and discussion.

PDFWLS supplied company brochure

WLS Steel Curtain Wall Systems 2025

Bilingual overview of WLS steel curtain wall systems, material options, bespoke geometry and selected architectural applications.

2025 system focus · Steel curtain wall

Standard systems. Bespoke profile geometry.

WLS develops standard and non-standard curtain wall profiles from architectural sketches or technical drawings. Material options include carbon steel, stainless steel, Corten steel and copper, with production adapted to profile size, complexity, finish, tolerances and order quantity.

  • Carbon steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Corten steel
  • Copper
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Selected WLS applications

Projects

Manufacturing & support

Capabilities

Workshop focus · Frame assembly

Workmanship in every detail.

A closer look at hardware fitting and frame assembly in the workshop, where machined components are brought together by skilled hands before the finished system moves to the next stage.

Hardware fitting and controlled workshop assemblyHardware catalogue · PDF · 177 pages2025 Premium Artistic HardwareIndoor door handles, finishes, hinges and lock hardwareOpen catalogue Catalogue QRScan to open the full catalogue2025 Premium Artistic Hardware · 177 pages
WLS workshop team fitting hardware to bronze-finished metal frames
Workshop viewPrecision frame assembly

Capability overview · Systems & manufacture

From system detail to architectural scale.

A fast overview of WLS—from showroom systems and profile options to full-height glazing applications and precision production.

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Capability focus · Project logistics

Packed with care. Ready for the journey.

A closer look at architectural profiles being checked, protected and loaded for dispatch—showing the care applied between workshop completion and onward delivery.

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38,500 m² manufacturing facility

An established production base supporting architectural metal systems from machining through controlled finishing.

02

Advanced production capability

CNC machining, laser cutting, automated welding, shot-blasting and specialist finishing support complex project requirements.

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UK & Ireland project support

A direct regional contact for early conversations, system selection, technical coordination and project follow-up.

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UK & Ireland contact

Planning an architectural glazing project?

Speak directly with Samuel McKay about the application, drawings, system options and next steps.

WLS global office & manufacturing details
Marketing centre · ShanghaiRoom 808, South Building, Huayou Building, No. 2099 Qixin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Manufacturing facility · NantongNanming Group Industrial Park, Sanguandian, Pingchao Town, Tongzhou District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China
Global telephone+86 21 6083 3885
WLS Systems UK and Europe contact card for Samuel McKay