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. VEKA CANADA VEKA UK VEKA GERMANY VEKA RUSSIA VEKA USA VEKA BELGIUM VEKA POLAND VEKA FRANCE VEKA UMWELTTCHNIK VEKA ROMANIA VEKA BULGARIA VEKA WEST VEKA SPAIN VEKA SOUTH VEKA CHINA VEKA MEXICO VEKA INDIA VEKA THAILAND VEKA MALAYSIA VEKA SINGAPORE VEKA BRASIL VEKA LATINA 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.