For more than twenty years, Bris Aluminium has manufactured the aluminium framing systems that sit behind commercial fitouts across Australia. The range covers six distinct system families, all ISO 9001 certified and supplied pre-fabricated in kit form with detailed design drawings available online for every product. Each system has been developed for a specific application, which means the right choice depends on what the project actually needs.
This guide is a complete reference for architects, builders, and fitout specialists comparing the Bris Aluminium partition range.
Narrowing down your options
Before comparing systems, there are three questions worth locking in early:
What aesthetic is the client or project brief calling for? The visual weight of the frame is the primary differentiator across the range. Slimline and Shopfront sit at opposite ends of the spectrum; Supreme, Australis, and Econo sit in between. This is a profile and preference decision, not a cost-based one.
What are the functional requirements? Glazing configuration, spanning height, door hardware, and acoustic performance all shape which system can actually do the job. Knowing these upfront saves significant rework later.
How complex is the installation environment? Some systems are more tolerant of site variation than others. Slimline, for instance, rewards a cleaner substrate and tighter tolerance control.
The Bris Aluminium partition systems
The range covers six system families. Supreme, Australis, Econo, Slimline, Light Duty Shopfront, and Adjustable. Within each system, glazed configurations are available alongside plasterboard infills, and the framing logic stays consistent across both, so partition runs can transition between glass and solid without a change in specification.
The Supreme system
The Supreme system is the workhorse of the Bris Aluminium range and the most commonly specified system across commercial office, government, banking, and professional services fitouts. It’s a fully demountable system, meaning components can be removed and reused if the floor plan changes, and it’s available in 64mm, 76mm, and 92mm profiles to suit different wall thicknesses and applications.
The Supreme offers dry construction, acoustic privacy, and accommodates double glazing where required. Door thicknesses of 35mm, 40mm, and 45mm all fit within the Supreme framing, and the system mixes and matches across Supreme 64, 76, and 92 components so partition runs can be specified flexibly without changing system families mid-build.
The Australis 35mm system
The Australis 35mm system is the newest addition to the range, arriving in early 2026. It was developed to fill a specific gap in the existing range. The 20mm system was too slim for high-end applications, the 44mm was heavier than some specifications wanted, and there was no middle ground that delivered a sleek, polished line without compromise.
The Australis profile solves that. A consistent 35mm line carries across every application in the system, from glazed sections to plasterboard infills to door jambs, windows, cavity sliders, and transoms. Where two elements meet, the join reads as a single clean line rather than a chunky double-width connection that breaks the visual flow. The system has also been engineered with acoustic performance as a core design priority, so the silence modern fitouts demand doesn’t require bulky frames to deliver.
For premium commercial fitouts, this matters. The framing is the visible architecture of the partition, and a 35mm profile that reads consistently across the entire fitout lifts the finish into the high-end category without requiring custom fabrication.
The Econo system
The Econo system is built for fitouts where the brief is straight forward and the budget needs to work harder. Like the Supreme, it’s fully demountable and accommodates glazed and plasterboard infills within the same framing language, but with fewer components and a focus on cost-effective installation. It’s available in 64mm and 76mm profiles, with door thicknesses of 35mm, 40mm, and 45mm.
Econo systems are commonly specified for meeting rooms, executive offices, and standard cellular spaces within commercial fitouts. They take 10mm plasterboard, which delivers meaningful budget savings on larger floor plates, and the reduced part count makes estimating, identifying, and installing the system faster than the Supreme equivalent.
For projects where the partition spec doesn’t need the full flexibility of the Supreme, the Econo delivers the same visual outcome with less complexity in the documentation and on site.
The Slimline system
The Slimline system is built for fitouts where the brief calls for a streamlined, minimal aesthetic. It’s the right answer for smaller spaces, executive suites, and projects where the partition is meant to recede rather than define. The system suits doors of 35mm, 40mm, and 45mm thickness, and like the rest of the range, it’s designed to meet Australian Standards.
For glass office partitions specifically, Slimline sits at the minimal-frame end of the range. Where Supreme and Shopfront deliver a defined frame as part of the design language, Slimline reduces the visual presence of the framing to let the glazing carry the composition. It’s most commonly specified in high-end commercial offices, creative studios, and medical glazing applications where a cleaner, lighter aesthetic is part of the brief.
The Light Duty Shopfront system
The Light Duty Shopfront is the most substantial profile in the partition range, with a 100mm x 44mm section that delivers a light, open, and spacious feel where larger panel spans and a more defined framing language are required. It’s positioned for commercial spaces where the partition needs to read as a designed element rather than a background system.
Common applications include reception areas, boardrooms, warehouse offices, and any environment where the partition forms part of the interior design intent. The heavier profile tolerates larger panel sizes and supports a more architectural visual outcome than the slimmer systems in the range.
The Adjustable system
The Adjustable system is the right answer where wall conditions vary or where the partition needs to wrap around existing structure. The frames adjust on site to accommodate wall thicknesses from 70mm to 220mm without requiring custom fabrication, and they’re fully demountable, so they can be removed and reused if the space gets reconfigured.
It’s the most flexible system in the range, and the one most commonly specified for refurbishment projects, warehouses with variable wall conditions, retirement villages, and commercial bathrooms where wall thickness changes across tiled and non-tiled sections. The adjustability also allows for multiple sheets of plasterboard, which improves acoustic performance where the brief calls for it.
For glass office partitions specifically, the Adjustable system suits situations where existing site conditions are out of tolerance or where the partition needs to integrate with structural elements that aren’t perfectly square.
Aluminium Partition System Comparison: At a Glance
| System | Profile Thickness | Glazing | Best For
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| Supreme | 20mm | 4mm to 12mm (single and double) | High-use commercial spaces, proven performance |
| Australis | 35mm | 6mm to 12mm (single and double) | Mid-range aesthetic, installer-friendly |
| Shopfront | 44mm | 6mm to 12mm (single and double) | High-traffic, heavy-use environments |
| Slimline | 15mm | 6mm to 10mm (single) | Minimal-frame aesthetic, clean interiors |
| Econo | 20mm | 4mm to 10mm (single) | Budget-conscious fit-outs, practical applications |
How to match your project to a system
The six systems cover a clear spectrum. Here’s how to navigate it.
For most standard commercial fitouts, start with the Supreme. It’s the proven default, supports the broadest range of door thicknesses and glazing configurations, and carries the track record that procurement teams trust.
For premium fitouts where visual consistency matters, the Australis 35mm system delivers a clean, polished line across the entire partition run with acoustic performance built into the system design.
For budget-conscious fitouts with straightforward requirements, the Econo delivers the core functionality of the Supreme with fewer components and a faster installation sequence.
For minimal, streamlined aesthetics, Slimline reduces the visual presence of the framing to let the glazing carry the composition.
For high-traffic or architecturally defined spaces, the Light Duty Shopfront brings a more substantial framing presence and supports larger panel spans.
For refurbishments or variable wall conditions, the Adjustable system handles wall thicknesses from 70mm to 220mm without custom fabrication.
Specifying with Bris Aluminium
The right partition system shapes the build experience and the finished result. Whether you’re comparing systems at concept stage or confirming a specification before procurement, the Bris Aluminium team works directly with architects, builders, and fitout specialists throughout the process.
Send the team a floor plan, project requirements, and finish direction. The conversation moves quickly from there. Get in touch to discuss your project scope, request specification documentation, or confirm system suitability before you commit to a product schedule.
