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The VELUX Group and its sister companies owned by VKR Holding are the largest producer and exporters of windows in Poland,  with nearly 25 per cent of Polish exports value in this industry. This contributes towards making Poland a leading exporter of joinery among EU countries. Velux employs about 5,600 people, most of them in four plants located in Gniezno (two factories), Namysłów and Wędków, and Zambrów. The company has been present in Poland for over 30 years and keeps developing. Recent years in the VELUX Group have been marked by the growth and strengthening of the brand's market position. A great emphasis has been placed on high automation of the production process, ergonomics and work safety, as well as on improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. The company has actively participated in the economic and social life of the country, including the life of local communities,

VELUX FOUNDATIONS in Poland has so far provided over PLN 140 million to support social organizations which implement projects preventing the social exclusion of children and adolescents. Since 2018, the FOUNDATION has supported mainly activities in our country and in other Central and Eastern Europe states, it aimed at the professional development of young people. The project funded by the VELUX Foundation is  Profession of the Future - Roofer has been implemented by the Polish Association of Roofers.

Roof windows have actually been introduced by VELUX and changed the image of Polish construction sector;  there are already millions of VELUX windows installed by Poles. Their use is a part of the company's environmental policy, therefore they are improved to comply with the principles of healthy and energy-efficient construction. The construction industry has a particularly high environmental impact and potentials to reduce harmful emissions. For many years, VELUX has made the endeavour to educate customers on how to create healthy living conditions at home;  in conjunction with research institutes, it has published the "Healthy Homes Barometer" report for several years now. The report presents conclusions from the diagnosis of the condition of the broadly defined construction industry and its impact on the health of society and energy consumption.

The company's current offer is a response to the needs of customers and business partners,  the portfolio has been created so that it provides the investor with comfort. All stages covered - selection, purchase and use of products. It is also convenient for architects, contractors and distributors, as it improves everyday work and facilitates professional development. The offer includes roof windows, with various functionalities and advancement. Choosing windows in sets, you can significantly increase the visual comfort in the attic. And additionally, choosing the VELUX warm installation system results in reduction in heating bills. VELUX products include not only roof windows, but also roof balconies, balcony windows,  roof elbow windows, lighting elements, tunnel skylights, assembly products and external window covers. The offer also includes electrical products with built-in rain sensors and compatible with the market's first intelligent VELUX ACTIVE system, which makes it possible for customers to close and open windows and blinds remotely via the application. Automatic climate control based on data from internal air quality sensors and local weather stations also possible.

The company actively participates in important industry debates and events,  it sets trends both in the use of attic-level space and in the installation of roof windows. The company's solutions are widely presented in interior design magazines and construction magazines. Attic users' comfort and the condition of the construction industry in Poland depend on many externalities, which is why VELUX communicates with various professional groups takes proper care for the accessibility and quality of roofing services by offering professional training for contractors and technical support. The company offers commercial investors a full analysis of room lighting with visualizations. Architects and designers are offered the tools needed in their daily work.

For more material and information about VELUX products, please visit  www.velux.pl

VELUX will present its offer at the first  Congress and Fairs of Roofers, Tinsmen, Carpenters ROOF FORUM held on 5-6 March at Targi Kielce.

(LK)