An introduction to VEKA plc
setting the standard in PVC-U Not all PVC-U systems companies are the same -VEKA makes the difference
All around the world, for over four decades, the name of VEKA has come to stand for the very best in PVC-U window profile systems for the construction, refurbishment and home improvement industries. VEKA products such as:
u Matrix 70 and the fully sculptured Matrix FS Window Systems
u Fully Reversible Window System
u Vertical Slider Window System
u Composite, PVC-U, French and Patio doors systems …have each set new standards by which others are measured.
An ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and product development ensures that the product range will continue to evolve as technology, the market and the environment demand.
1967: 1986: 1989: 1990: 1991: 1993: 1994: 1995: Founded in Opens UK extrusion Introduction of Launches a major The name’s Then VEKA plc. Gains Investors In The birth of the Germany as plant in Burnley, woodgrain-foils. training facility – VEKA now. People plaque – Matrix integrated VekaPlast. Lancashire. setting a benchmark and has held it profile system sets a for the industry. ever since. new industry standard. VEKA Group is also at the forefront of environmenta l issues , from the world’s first purpose-built PVC-U recycling plant to the UK’s first ever BFRC ‘A’ Rated window as well as the use of only Calcium Organic stabilisers in virgin polymer.
VEKA’s insistence on using its own fleet for product transportation enables – among many benefits – fuel efficiencies that can significantly reduce the product’s carbon footprint.
VEKA plc, as part of the worldwide VEKA Group, remains a wholly family-owned business, just as it has always been since its foundation in 1967, which stands as an ironclad assurance of a commitment to spanning future generations as well as those past.
1996: 2002: 2004: 2005: 2007: 2008: 2010: Launch of Network Massive expansion Launch of the Matrix UK’s first window to VEKA Recycling plant Massive expansion Launch of the new VEKA, a unique plan adding a Fully Sculptured gain BFRC ‘A’ Rating opens in UK. of product range In-Line Sliding partnership with £10 million System (FS). is a VEKA window. with new: Patio Door fabricators and state-of-the-art • Fully Reversible VEKA plc debuts at installers to deliver warehousing facility. • Vertical Slider Fensterbrau exhibition the quality message • VEKA Composite in Germany straight to the Door System. consumer. A global force
VEKA has been a major force in the PVC-U industry for almost as long as the material has been used as a frame material. From its origins in Germany, where the technology was first developed, the VEKA Group spans the world with:
u Numerous manufacturing and sales sites around the globe, including 17 manufacturing facilities across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Russia
u 180 extrusion lines
u More than 3,000 employees
u Annual turnover greater than 700million Euro
Along with the scale of its operation, VEKA Group enjoys a worldwide reputation for product innovation and environmental responsibility as well as technical superiority and customer service.
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VEKA CHILE BS EN 12608 BS 7950/12608 PAS 23-1/12608 PAS 24-1/12608 BS EN ISO14001:2004 BS EN ISO9001:2008 ASSESSMENT No 1404 ASSESSMENT No 1200 ASSESSMENT No 1978 KM 12875 KM 33520 KM 60983 KM 60983 EMS 59308 FM 01414 VEKA and the environment
VEKA has lead the world in the environmentally responsible use of PVC-U for almost as long as the industry has existed, showing a real commitment to minimising its environmental impact at every stage from manufacture, fabrication and home energy efficiency to recycling. VEKA created the first ever purpose-built PVC-U window recycling facility, processing old windows to such a purity to make new windows, rather than lower grade products. We believe it is only 'true' recycling when it is a closed loop process, extending a window's life to a theoretical infinity. Also, in the last few years, VEKA has supported the design of the UK’s first BFRC ‘A’ Rated window. All our transport routes are carefully planned to cut mileage and reduce emissions. All vehicles in our fleet are less than five years old; several of them run on LPG rather than diesel and each is able to carry more products than the industry average. VEKA has also shown its commitment to the environment by being among the first in the industry to throw out lead stabilisers in favour of the Calcium Organic alternative. VEKA is accredited with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems Licence No EMS 59308). - a direct link to the homeowner
Working alongside VEKA is Network VEKA, a dedicated group of independent VEKA fabricators and installers committed to raising the standards of quality and integrity in an industry too often better known for the excesses of its worst operators. It was founded in 1996 by a few fabricators and installers who realised that they would earn the trust of homeowners if they could uphold the strict high standards of quality, training and guarantees that the organisation is now well-known for. Nearly 140 companies of all sizes now work the Network VEKA way, carrying out annually around 16,000 installations throughout Britain and Ireland to a collective value of over £65million – and enjoying an average installation value that remains significantly higher than the industry average. Lo cal se rvice- National Strength
True to the ethics of our organisation, here at Network VEKA we are always happy to help. We have trained and friendly staff waiting to answer your questions and offer any advice you might need. To learn more about becoming a Network VEKA member simply call 01282 473 170 or visit www.networkveka.com . Making the changeover
At VEKA, we recognise that a fabricator’s biggest worry in changing PVC-U systems is the changeover itself. That is why we do everything we can to make the process as smooth, simple and trouble-free as possible. At every stage, VEKA staff will team with your own, starting with a full audit of your company’s working procedures and practices, then continuing to completion in a planned and ordered manner. Tooling is a vital element of the change and, as with every other part of the process, VEKA will be with you all the way, discussing your needs and working together towards a complete solution with minimum disruption to your overall flow of production. Our engineering support also extends to your computer systems. VEKA will work closely with your software providers to ensure that you are using the correct information relating to fittings and ironmongery. It goes without saying that we ensure your staff are fully trained to work with the new system and tooling before we consider the job to be done. By working in partnership with our fabricator customers, VEKA can also ensure that they are in the best possible position to assist their installer customers and pass on valuable expertise. It goes without saying that we ensure your staff are fully trained to work with the new system and tooling before we consider the job to be done. VEKA plc’s renown for product excellence is matched by an unsurpassed reputation for support in:
u Technical u Commercial u Marketing u Sales And all other areas where VEKA’s resource of expertise can make the use of its products more effective. Technical Support
Ask anyone in the world of construction and refurbishment and they will confirm that VEKA is second-to-none in the technical support that it offers to clients from conception to completion, whatever the nature of the project. This not only offers support in specific skill areas but also gives clients the freedom to concentrate on their core expertise within the supply chain. Among specific support functions, VEKA offers: u CAD drawing provision for design and Planning use
u Comprehensive library of information on the continuously enhanced VEKA products and their application
u Ongoing on-site technical training available nationally
u Dedicated national on-site support team to assist with tooling and extrusion queries
u Knowledge Bank on the VEKA website – an unrivalled online resource of information about PVC-U window systems
u The opportunity to work within ‘partnering’ principles for greater co-operation and communication
u A link to VEKA Recycling with its closed-loop facility, enabling old PVC-U frames from anywhere in the country to be reprocessed to a purity to make new window profile
u All profiles and curtain wall solutions fully Vinyl 2010 compliant. Commercial Support
Architects and specifiers in the commercial and social sectors need no introduction to VEKA or its products. The systems are probably the most specified in the world and have proved their worth to developers, local authorities and housing bodies all around the country for many years.VEKA has a dedicated external Commercial Sales Team to assist customers with all aspects of commercial contracts and liaise direct with architects, local authorities and constructors on behalf of our customers. VEKA Commercial Support encompasses: u Lead generation - VEKA invests considerably into lead generation for the commercial sector and distributes the leads to our customers
u CPD Seminars - VEKA delivers RIBA approved CPD Seminars to architects and specifiers - promoting the VEKA brand and product performance standards
u Specification advice - available to all VEKA customers when preparing commercial tenders. An NBS specification writing service is also available
u Site visits - customer/client support visits are undertaken by the dedicated VEKA Commercial Support Team to assist with design, product selection and installation
u CAD Design service - CAD drawings are prepared by VEKA to assist with commercial tenders, training is also available for fabricator customers
u PQQ & tender support - assistance with this sometimes complex process is available
u Training and guidance in areas such as procurement and tendering processes, including on-site training seminars where appropriate. Marketing Support
We have always recognised that we can only prosper if our customers prosper so it is in everyone’s interest that we do what we can to support the promotion of their business in every way. The VEKA range of industry-leading marketing materials is available to customers on a subsidised basis. Our product literature can be customised with your company logo and styling to present the homeowner, architect or specifier with a consistent and professional image. We can also offer advice and support on specific marketing campaigns, backed by materials such as mailers, leaflets, posters, point-of-sale and advertising materials as well as large-scale display material for showroom or even exhibition use. A PR service is available to all VEKA customers to assist with generating coverage in the local, trade and commercial press. Customers are also invited to apply to join Network VEKA, the domestic marketing organisation which offers additional marketing materials and initiatives in return for adherence to its professional standards. VEKA S ales Support
Efficient and effective communication with customers is assured via VEKA’s Sales Support team, with each customer being assigned a dedicated external and internal sales contact. External contact is maintained by our infrastructure of Account Managers, backed by our in-house Customer Service team, who are never more than a phone call away and are ready to respond to any query or problem a customer may encounter. They are also your first point of contact to our unrivalled resource of experience and expertise in technical, commercial and marketing support . At your premises, your customer’s premises or on-site, your dedicated Account Manager or Commercial Sales Manager maintains communication on problem-solving as well as product range and developments. The VEKA Sales Team is the focal point of the varied support services on offer to our customers, co-ordinating efforts from across the business to provide customer service excellence. The VEKA sales team - working in partnership with our customers.
At VEKA, we believe that the product you cannot see or touch is every bit as important as the ones you can. Pe ople and plant
Such a reputation as VEKA has for expertise and experience can only be maintained with a real dedication to training at all levels. VEKA is not only one of its region’s longest-standing IIP accreditation holders, with six consecutive awards, but is also a signatory to the Government’s Skills Pledge for employers. This underlines VEKA’s philosophy of providing training for staff at all levels for personal development as well as constantly improving the service to customers. Ongoing investment in plant, people and technology – including a £9million state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution facility – have endorsed VEKA plc’s long-term commitment to the UK market, its customers, partners, suppliers and end-users. Based at Burnley in Lancashire, VEKA plc has been a contributor to the economy of the area since 1986 when it first set up with just 30 staff operating from a modest 30,000 square foot factory. The impressive VEKA site now occupies an area of some 370,000 square feet. VEKA systems are probably the most specified in the World and have proved their worth in some of the world’s largest and most prestigious construction and refurbishment projects as well as literally millions of homes. Such a reputation as VEKA has for expertise and experience can only be maintained with a real dedication to training at all levels. Matrix 70 and Matrix FS Window Systems - bevelled and fully-sculptured window systems
The clean, angular lines of bevelled PVC-U window frames and the softer lines of the Fully Sculptured come together in Matrix 70 and Matrix FS to form the most comprehensive range of high-specification window systems in the industry. Aimed to replicate the look of conventional timber frames with bevelled putty, Matrix 70mm has been a mainstay of the industry for some years. The more recent Matrix FS was launched is specific response to demand from the domestic market but has also met growing demand in the commercial arena. Together, they offer the ideal choice for any location in the retrofit, new-build and commercial environment and can both be utilised to create a range of casement or tilt & turn window styles.
Matrix 70 Bevelled System
u An ideal window for all applications, available in a full range of styles and sizes
u Option of 75mm or slim line 69mm bevelled sashes
u Unique 75mm sculptured sash Fully Sculptured 70mm System
u Softer, sculpted appearance
u The result of massive investment in development, tooling and extrusion technology
u Allows simple fabrication and trouble-free installation
BS EN 12608 BS 7950/12608 PAS 23-1/12608 PAS 24-1/12608 BS EN ISO14001:2004 BS EN ISO9001:2008 ASSESSMENT No 1404 ASSESSMENT No 1200 ASSESSMENT No 1978 KM 12875 KM 33520 KM 60983 KM 60983 EMS 59308 FM 01414 Fully Reversible Window System
u Fully Reversible versatility with severe weather rating and inside cleaning facility
u Advanced design enables quick and efficient frame fabrication
u Fully integrated with the Matrix 70 suite, offering ease of use and cost benefits
The VEKA Fully Reversible System brings advanced specification to this versatile window style. The entire sash of this window can be turned back on itself to allow cleaning of the outer side with no intrusion on interior curtains, blinds or ornaments. Originally designed for the obvious benefits in multi-storey applications, it has since found popularity in low-rise and even ground floor settings. The Fully Reversible System complies completely with the Scottish and NI Building Regulations, where this style of window is most popular. Fully integrated with the VEKA Matrix 70 profile, the Fully Reversible is designed to accept any choice of glazing option and can be specified to any appropriate energy rating. Vertical Slider Window System
u Slimline outer frame (136mm X 68mm) improves installation flexibility
u Fully compatible with existing VEKA fixing brackets
u Available with traditional horned sections
VEKA’s Vertical Slider System brings together the vintage looks of this classical Georgian window style with the technical excellence that all VEKA products are renowned for, with a choice of superb good looks from the Matrix FS or 70 systems. For the fabricator, its advanced design enables quick and efficient frame fabrication and glazing with a maximum frame size of 1400mm X 2400mm. For the installer, its slimline outer frame (136mm X 68mm) improves ease of installation but retains complete compatibility with existing VEKA fixing brackets. To the specifier, VEKA remains the No.1 choice of social and commercial clients throughout Britain and Ireland with a reputation second-to-none for technical excellence and superb good looks. In-Line Sliding Patio Door
u Choice of bevelled or sculptured sashes
u One-piece stainless steel track ensures easy motion
u Fully steel reinforced for strength and durability
The latest In-Line Sliding Patio Door from VEKA combines the high technical specification that is expected from VEKA with stylish good looks that complement any home. Available in two, three or four panel designs, the door is fully steel reinforced for strength and comes complete with anti-lift blocks, multi-point hooklocks and the option of anti-drill/anti-pick cylinders for extra security. It is available in a choice of bevelled or fully-sculptured sashes in either White, Rosewood or Golden Oak, with corresponding colours of aluminium anti-slip thresholds available to ensure a matching finish. Double brush seals are incorporated on all four sides, as well as triple-chamber profiles and a unique quadruple seal interlock to ensure excellent protection against the very worst of the British weather. The VE KA Composite Door System
u Choice of 21 door designs
u Wide range of glass patterns
u Secured by Design approved
The VEKA Composite Door System offers the look of timber with none of the drawbacks. The superior quality GRP-faced residential doors are built to last with a durable skin backed by a rigid structural frame, pressure-filled with high-performance thermal foam and edge-banded for a total weatherproof seal. The system is designed to suit any location with literally thousands of design, colour, glazing and hardware options. The door provides a solid protective barrier that will keep out driving wind and rain, intrusive noise…and unwanted visitors. Unlike many other types of cylinder-locked doors that could be vulnerable to bumping, VEKA doors use the traditional and safe mortice-type lock providing a more dependable level of security.
u Dedicated composite door profile system including outerframe, T mullion and Z mullion
u Our composite door slabs are faced with through-colour compression moulded Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) skins which provide a robust, hard-wearing finish
u A complete fully-sculptured system of profiles is available
u Surface repair kits are available for both frame and slab
u The unique triple seal frame offers better weather resistance than the industry standard double seal. Why VEKA? u Reassurance of UK-based manufacturing company since 1986 u Part of worldwide family-owned VEKA Group , established since 1967 u First systems company to establish a PVC-U recycling plant u First systems company to develop an ‘A’ Rated window – still at the forefront of ongoing development u Full product range including range of profile systems, patio door and composite doors u Dedicated internal and external Sales, Technical and Commercial Support Teams u Outstanding marketing support/PR package with bespoke options available u The strength of the VEKA brand – probably the most specified in the world u Network VEKA – the first and only one of its kind u Fully accredited, including BS Kitemarks, BBA and Secured by Design
VEKA - Continually pushing the boundaries of the industry
VEKA plc Farrington Road, Rossendale Road Ind. Est., Burnley, Lancashire BB11 5DA Tel: 01282 716611 Fax: 01282 725257 e-mail: [email protected] vekauk.com
BS EN 12608 BS 7950/12608 PAS 23-1/12608 PAS 24-1/12608 BS EN ISO14001:2004 BS EN ISO9001:2008 ASSESSMENT No 1404 ASSESSMENT No 1200 ASSESSMENT No 1978 KM 12875 KM 33520 KM 60983 KM 60983 EMS 59308 FM 01414