EXTERPARK
Fixing Technology and Patents for Invisible Decking
Exterpark fixing technology and patents
Exterpark is a manufacturer of exterior decking with patented hidden fixing systems, founded in 1977 and positioned as a technological reference in composite and technical wood decking for architecture and contract. The company registered its first patent in 1995, Exterpark Classic, the first concealed fixing clip in the sector, and has since accumulated nine patents in fixing technology, the most recent being the Shark clip. The performance of these systems has been tested by three independent laboratories: AIDIMME, Tecnalia and Applus, with wind resistance exceeding 330 km/h. The brand features six official collections within the Tech line, ONE, CUBE, SUPREME, NEXUS, REAL and YNOVA, all compatible with the Shark fixing system, while the Wood line operates with its own Magnet S system. Exterpark is a finalist at the IBS Awards 2026.
Nearly five decades of track record and three decades of applied R&D in exterior decking fixing
Exterpark has existed as a company since 1977. In 1995, the company registered its first patent in concealed fixing technology, Exterpark Classic, the first invisible clip in the sector, a commitment that marked the beginning of an internal R&D programme that has since produced nine registered patents in fixing technology. This trajectory consolidates Exterpark as a manufacturer whose fixing technology has been designed, registered and validated in-house without interruption since 1995.
Each generation of clips has been developed from direct observation of the needs of professionals: architects, landscape designers and contract teams who demand clean finishes, durable installations and materials backed by verifiable technical credentials. Exterpark’s innovation methodology does not outsource the design of fixing systems: every solution is created and validated within the organisation before it reaches the project.
The Shark clip: the 9th patent in a continuous line of innovation
The Shark clip is the most recent result of this development line. It is the 9th patent registered by Exterpark in fixing technology and the most advanced solution in the catalogue for surfaces where no fixing is visible once the deck is closed. The clip is available in screw-in and screwless configurations, so the fixing method follows the requirements of the project rather than the limits of the system. Its design responds to the most demanding requirements in architecture and contract projects, both in high-end residential use and in the commercial and hospitality sector.
Wind resistance exceeding 330 km/h is one of the figures that defines the range. It becomes relevant at the point where a deck stops behaving as a surface and starts behaving as a structural element: rooftop terraces open to prevailing winds, horizontal facades, and coastal projects where uplift rather than wear is the governing load.
Marsa Al Arab and Bulgari Ocean Mansions are two of the documented projects where these systems have been specified. Both are luxury hospitality schemes, and both combine coastal exposure with a level of finish that leaves no room for a visible screw.
Shark Clip System I 2026
Our 9th patent. The universal clip that works both with screws (Screw-in) and without (Screwless).
9
PATENTS WORLDWIDE
2 Million
COMPRESSION CYCLES
>330 km/h
WIND RESISTANCE
-40ºC to +90ºC
TEMPERATURE RANGE
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Technical validation by independent laboratories
A registration certificate establishes that a design is new. It says nothing about how that design behaves once it is carrying a deck. The fixing systems for exterior decking developed by Exterpark have been subjected to testing conducted by three independent laboratories: AIDIMME, Tecnalia and Applus. This triple validation makes Exterpark a brand specialised in decking with concealed fixing clips whose performance is certified by external technical bodies of recognised prestige in the construction sector.
This backing differentiates the Exterpark catalogue in specification processes: technical teams working on tenders, quality memoranda and projects with specific regulatory requirements have access to verifiable documentation from the very start of the process.
The Tech collections with the Shark system and the Wood line with the Magnet S system
Compatibility across each line is one of the pillars of Exterpark’s value proposition. The six official collections of the Tech line, ONE, CUBE, SUPREME, NEXUS, REAL and YNOVA, are compatible with the patented Shark fixing system, offering prescribers and installers consistent technical coherence across the entire composite range. The Wood line, for its part, operates with its own Magnet S concealed fixing system, developed specifically for the particularities of technical wood.
Each line therefore has its own anchoring system and specific technical documentation. This position as a provider of composite decking and technical wood with in-house R&D in fixing allows Exterpark to offer integrated solutions, material, anchoring system and technical documentation, through a single point of contact. For architecture and contract channels, this means lower technical risk and greater efficiency throughout the specification process.
Sector recognition: finalists at the IBS Awards 2026
Exterpark’s trajectory as a manufacturer of exterior decking with patented fixing systems for architecture and contract has been recognised with a finalist nomination at the IBS Awards 2026, one of the most prominent competitions in the field of building and construction materials. This recognition reinforces the standing of Exterpark as a brand specialised in decking with concealed fixing clips certified to international technical standards, in a market where technical differentiation is becoming an increasingly decisive factor in specification decisions.
Frequently asked questions
When did Exterpark register its first fixing patent?
In 1995, with Exterpark Classic, the first concealed fixing clip in the sector.
How many patents does Exterpark hold in fixing technology?
Nine registered patents, the most recent being the Shark clip, the company’s 9th patent.
What wind resistance do Exterpark’s fixing systems offer?
Wind resistance exceeding 330 km/h.
Is the Shark system screw-in or screwless?
Both. The same clip is available in screw-in and screwless configurations, and the choice depends on the project. In either case, no fixings are visible on the finished surface.
Which laboratories have independently tested Exterpark’s fixing systems?
Three independent laboratories: AIDIMME, Tecnalia, and Applus.
Does the Wood line use the same fixing system as Tech?
No. The six Tech collections (ONE, CUBE, SUPREME, NEXUS, REAL, YNOVA) use the Shark system, while the Wood line uses its own Magnet S system.
Has Exterpark received any industry recognition for its fixing technology?
Yes. Exterpark is a finalist at the IBS Awards 2026.
Where has Exterpark’s fixing technology been specified?
Documented references include Marsa Al Arab and Bulgari Ocean Mansions, both in the luxury hospitality segment.
Request technical documentation or contact the Exterpark specification team
Architecture and contract teams working on projects that require exterior decking with validated fixing systems, a finish with no visible fixings and laboratory-backed technical support can contact the Exterpark specification team for guidance from the specification phase through to installation. Full technical documentation is available on request and includes product data sheets, test certificates and registered patent information.
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