setting the standard in PVC-U

An introduction to VEKA plc

Not all PVC-U-VEKA makes the difference

All around the world, for over four decades, the name of VEKA has come to stand for the very best inPVC-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 theproduct range will continue to evolve as technology, the market and the environment demand.

1967:Founded inGermany asVekaPlast.

1986: Opens UK extrusionplant in Burnley,Lancashire.

1989: Introduction ofwoodgrain-foils.

1990:Launches a majortraining facility –setting a benchmarkfor the industry.

1991: The name’s VEKA now.

1993:Then VEKA plc.

1994:Gains Investors InPeople plaque – and has held it ever since.

1995:The birth of theMatrix integratedprofile system sets anew industrystandard.

systems companies are the same

1996: Launch of NetworkVEKA, a uniquepartnership withfabricators andinstallers to deliverthe quality messagestraight to theconsumer.

2002: Massive expansionplan adding a £10 millionstate-of-the-artwarehousing facility.

2004: Launch of the MatrixFully SculpturedSystem (FS).

2005:UK’s first window togain BFRC ‘A’ Ratingis a VEKA window.

2007: VEKA Recycling plantopens in UK.

2008: Massive expansion of product rangewith new:

• Fully Reversible• Vertical Slider• VEKA CompositeDoor System.

2010:Launch of the newIn-Line Sliding Patio Door

VEKA plc debuts atFensterbrau exhibitionin Germany

VEKA Group is also at the forefront of environmentalissues, from the world’s first purpose-built PVC-Urecycling plant to the UK’s first ever BFRC ‘A’Rated window as well as the use of only CalciumOrganic stabilisers in virgin polymer.

VEKA’s insistence on using its own fleet for producttransportation enables – among many benefits – fuel efficiencies that can significantly reduce theproduct’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 in1967, which stands as an ironclad assurance of acommitment to spanning future generations as wellas those past.

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VEKA SOUTH

VEKA has been a major force in the PVC-U industry for almost as long as the material has been used as aframe 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 facilitiesacross 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 productinnovation and environmental responsibility as well as technical superiority and customer service.

A globalforce

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VEKA has lead the world in the environmentally responsible use of PVC-U for almost as long as theindustry has existed, showing a real commitment to minimising its environmental impact at every stagefrom manufacture, fabrication and home energy efficiency to recycling.

VEKA created the first ever purpose-built PVC-U window recycling facility, processing old windows to sucha purity to make new windows, rather than lower grade products. We believe it is only 'true' recyclingwhen 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 designof the UK’s first BFRC ‘A’ Rated window.

All our transport routes are carefully planned to cutmileage and reduce emissions. All vehicles in our fleet areless than five years old; several of them run on LPG ratherthan diesel and each is able to carry more products thanthe industry average.

and the environment

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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).

Working alongside VEKA is Network VEKA, a dedicated group of independent VEKA fabricators andinstallers committed to raising the standards of quality and integrity in an industry too often betterknown 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 ofhomeowners if they could uphold the strict high standards of quality, training and guarantees that theorganisation 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 ofover £65million – and enjoying an average installation value that remains significantly higher than theindustry average.

- a direct link to thehomeowner

Local service- National StrengthTrue 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 170or visit www.networkveka.com.

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 workingprocedures 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 withyou all the way, discussing your needs and working together towards a complete solution with minimumdisruption to your overall flow of production.

Our engineering support also extends to your computer systems. VEKA will work closely with yoursoftware providers to ensure that you are using the correct information relating to fittings andironmongery.

It goes without saying that we ensure your staff are fully trained to work with the new system andtooling 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 bestpossible position to assist their installer customers and pass on valuable expertise.

the changeover

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It goes without saying that we ensure your staff are fullytrained to work with the new system and tooling before weconsider the job to be done.

Ask anyone in the world of construction and refurbishment and they will confirm that VEKA issecond-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 givesclients 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-Uwindow 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 inthe country to be reprocessed to a purity to make new window profile

u All profiles and curtain wall solutions fully Vinyl 2010 compliant.

VEKA plc’s renown for product excellence is matched by an unsurpassed reputation for support in:

u Technicalu Commercialu Marketingu SalesAnd all other areas where VEKA’s resource of expertise can make the use of its products more effective.

SupportTechnical

Architects and specifiers in the commercial and social sectors need no introduction to VEKA or itsproducts. The systems are probably the most specified in the world and have proved their worth todevelopers, local authorities and housing bodies all around the country for many years.VEKA has adedicated external Commercial Sales Team to assist customers with all aspects of commercial contractsand 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 CommercialSupport 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-sitetraining seminars where appropriate.

SupportCommercial

We have always recognised that we canonly prosper if our customers prosper so itis in everyone’s interest that we do what we can tosupport the promotion of their business in every way.

The VEKA range of industry-leading marketing materials is available to customers ona subsidised basis. Our product literature can be customised with your company logo andstyling 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 asmailers, leaflets, posters, point-of-sale and advertising materials as well as large-scale display materialfor showroom or even exhibition use.

A PR service is available to all VEKA customers to assist with generating coverage in the local, trade andcommercial press.

Customers are also invited to apply to join Network VEKA, the domestic marketing organisation whichoffers additional marketing materials and initiatives in return for adherence to its professional standards.

MarketingSupport

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-houseCustomer Service team, who are never more than a phone call away and are ready to respond to anyquery or problem a customer may encounter. They are also your first point of contact to our unrivalledresource 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 CommercialSales 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.

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At VEKA, we believe that the product you cannot see or touchis every bit as important as the ones you can.

Such a reputation as VEKA has for expertise and experience can only be maintained with a real dedicationto 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 aswell as constantly improving the service to customers.

Ongoing investment in plant, people and technology – including a £9million state-of-the-artwarehousing and distribution facility – have endorsed VEKA plc’s long-term commitment to the UKmarket, 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 1986when 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 ofthe world’s largest and most prestigious construction and refurbishment projects as well as literallymillions of homes.

and plant

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Such a reputation as VEKA has for expertise and experiencecan only be maintained with a real dedication to training at all levels.

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 themost 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 thedomestic market but has also met growing demand in the commercial arena.

Together, they offer the ideal choice for any location in the retrofit, new-buildand commercial environment and can both be utilised to create a range ofcasement or tilt & turn window styles.

u An ideal window for all applications, available in afull range of styles and sizes

u Option of 75mm or slim line 69mm bevelled sashes

u Unique 75mm sculptured sash

Matrix 70 Bevelled System

Matrix 70 and Matrix FSWindow Systems- bevelled and fully-sculptured window systems

u Softer, sculpted appearance

u The result of massive investment in development, tooling and extrusion technology

u Allows simple fabrication and trouble-free installation

Fully Sculptured 70mm System

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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 sidewith no intrusion on interior curtains, blinds or ornaments.

Originally designed for the obvious benefits in multi-storey applications, it has since foundpopularity 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 anychoice of glazing option and can be specified to any appropriate energy rating.

Fully ReversibleWindow System

u Fully Reversible versatility with severe weather ratingand inside cleaning facility

u Advanced design enables quick and efficientframe fabrication

u Fully integrated with the Matrix 70 suite,offering ease of use and cost benefits

Vertical Slider Window System

VEKA’s Vertical Slider System brings together the vintage looks of this classical Georgianwindow 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 andglazing with a maximum frame size of 1400mm X 2400mm.

For the installer, its slimline outer frame (136mm X 68mm) improves ease of installation butretains complete compatibility with existing VEKA fixing brackets.

To the specifier, VEKA remains the No.1 choice of social and commercial clients throughoutBritain and Ireland with a reputation second-to-none for technical excellence and superbgood looks.

u Slimline outer frame (136mm X 68mm) improvesinstallation flexibility

u Fully compatible with existing VEKA fixing brackets

u Available with traditional horned sections

In-Line SlidingPatio Door

u Choice of bevelled or sculptured sashes

u One-piece stainless steel track ensureseasy motion

u Fully steel reinforced for strength and durability

The latest In-Line Sliding Patio Door from VEKA combines the high technical specification thatis 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 andcomes complete with anti-lift blocks, multi-point hooklocks and the option ofanti-drill/anti-pick cylinders for extra security.

It is available in a choice of bevelled or fully-sculptured sashes in either White, Rosewood orGolden Oak, with corresponding colours of aluminium anti-slip thresholds available to ensurea matching finish.

Double brush seals are incorporated on all four sides, as well as triple-chamber profiles and aunique quadruple seal interlock to ensure excellent protection against the very worst of theBritish weather.

The VEKA 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 skinbacked by a rigid structural frame, pressure-filled with high-performance thermal foamand 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 doorsthat could be vulnerable to bumping, VEKA doors use the traditional and safemortice-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 GlassReinforced 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 standarddouble seal.

VEKA plc Farrington Road, Rossendale Road Ind. Est., Burnley, Lancashire BB11 5DATel: 01282 716611 Fax: 01282 725257 e-mail: salesenquiry@veka.com

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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, patiodoor and composite doors

u Dedicated internal and external Sales, Technical andCommercial Support Teams

u Outstanding marketing support/PR package with bespokeoptions available

u The strength of the VEKA brand – probably the mostspecified in the world

u Network VEKA – the first and only one of its kind

u Fully accredited, including BS Kitemarks, BBA and Securedby Design

VEKA - Continually pushing theboundaries of the industry

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