About Solinear

Solar Shading & Architectural Louvre Specialists

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster a safe, inspiring, and collaborative workplace where creativity, award-winning talent, and teamwork drive our success and continue to be our key principles.

We are dedicated to designing and delivering innovative, sustainable, and visually striking architectural louvres, façades, and solar shading systems that lead the market in functionality, aesthetics, and quality.

Our solutions enhance energy efficiency and ventilation while reducing environmental impact, ensuring that every project contributes to a more sustainable future.

We take pride in helping to creating beautiful, high-performance buildings that both our team and our customers can be proud of.

Our KEY Values

At Solinear, our values guide our work, shape our culture, and inspire us to continue leading the way in architectural innovation.

Customer Commitment

We build strong, positive relationships with our clients, taking the time to understand their unique needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. This is how Solinear has found itself in the enviable position of being awarded regular, repeat business from loyal returning clients.

Respect and Inclusivity

We appreciate and celebrate each individual’s talents, ideas, and contributions, cultivating a culture where everyone’s strengths are recognised, supported, and encouraged. Solinear is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against any form of prejudice or discrimination.

Safety and Wellbeing

The wellbeing of our team is our highest priority. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and supportive work environment, ensuring that everyone returns home healthy and happy. Beyond physical safety, Solinear recognises the importance of mental wellbeing, which is why we actively provide mental health support for our employees through The Mindful Employer Charter.

Environmental Responsibility

We recognise our responsibility to protect the planet. Through sustainable design and conscious practices, we strive to minimise our environmental footprint and contribute to a greener future.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By working together, we achieve better results, exceed expectations, and create outstanding solutions for our clients.

Openness and Integrity

Transparency builds trust and reliability – both within our team and with our customers. We adopt an open, honest work culture that encourages clear communication and strong partnerships thus creating a friendly, positive experience

Creativity and Innovation

Innovation thrives on creativity. We embrace new ideas and forward-thinking solutions that push boundaries and drive progress in our industry.

Quality and Excellence

We are dedicated to delivering the highest standards in service, craftsmanship, and installations – ensuring exceptional quality with every project.

Proud of the service we provide

Founded by Tony Dwyer in 2004, Solinear is an award-winning, world-leader in providing innovative solar shading,architectural façades, and louvre solutions, offering a complete service from consultation and design to manufacturing and installation. No matter the project’s requirements, we ensure peace of mind with our expert, all-in-one approach.

As a single-source solution

Our ongoing product development allows us to effectively and efficiently collaborate with architects at the earliest stages of a project, offering the most advanced systems and ensuring our solutions enhance both building performance and aesthetics.

Photo: 1 Solinear's solar shading for Sheffield Community Arena

Our in-house design team

based in York and supported by our dedicated UK-based manufacturing facility, delivers BIM Level 2 data as part of an innovative and seamless design and production process.

Our strong supply chain partnerships, allows us to maintain strict quality control and ensure product availability thus reinforcing our reputation for reliability.

Innovation is key

We combine off-the-shelf products with fully bespoke systems, engineered to meet precise specifications and aesthetic aspirations – striking a perfect balance between custom-crafted and the value-engineered benefits of standard components – maximising design flexibility without the usual cost implications of bespoke solutions.

Comprehensive Project Support

Our design-supply-install package offers complete confidence throughout the project’s duration from initial site visit to installation, enabling principal contractors to commission Solinear directly, eliminating uncertainty over responsibilities.

All site installers hold CSCS certification and comply with the latest MCG initiatives, while our project management team provides comprehensive site documentation, including RAMS structured around the OHSAS 18001 framework.

Solinear’s flexibility, knowledge and expertise allows us to work directly with principal contractors or as specialist subcontractors within glazing, building envelope, or M&E teams.

Diverse Portfolio & High-Profile Projects

Solinear has a proven track record of excellence across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, leisure, retail, transport, commercial, and prestige residential projects throughout the UK as well as overseas.

Our portfolio ranges from static solar shading canopies to remotely operated louvre systems, designed to enhance both the appearance and efficiency of new builds and refurbishments.

Notable project completions include:

Commitment to Quality & Sustainability

We hold respected industry accreditations, including Constructionline, Safe Contractor, CHAS, and SMAS, alongside ISO 9001 Quality Assurance certification. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us toward OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 accreditation.

With extensive experience and knowledge of working with extruded aluminium, timber, and timber-effect products alongside continual product development, we offer sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions that align with BREEAM objectives while maximising creative design potential.

Delivering superior performance with incredible aesthetics, and complete project confidence, Solinear is the choice of leading architects and main contractors.

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FAçADE DESIGN

We combine creativity, innovation, experience and advanced technology to deliver precise 2D drafting and 3D modelling, showcasing tailored solar shading and louvre solutions.

facade manufacturing

MANUFACTURING

Our skilled fabricators produce high-quality, British-made solar shading, brise soleil, and louvre systems, delivering durable and sustainable solutions for commercial and industrial buildings.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We expertly manage projects from start to finish, ensuring seamless installations, strict health and safety compliance, and a smooth process that delivers exceptional results every time.

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INSTALLATION

Our experienced team offers professional installation of brise soleil, solar shading, and louvre systems across the UK, guaranteeing precision, reliability, and superior on-site performance.

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