Doors & Windows
The Next Generation of Fenestration
One suite of double-rebated and double-flush extrusions for every application , that ’ s fit for the future and easy to produce and install – OMNIA introduces a brand-new era for fenestration .
VEKA plc has proudly unveiled an industry-first innovation which marks a trailblazing , quantum leap in PVCu fabrication .
Designed and developed in close collaboration with its customers and partners , the launch of OMNIA signals the next generation of fenestration , encompassing the needs of the whole industry and end users .
VEKA says that OMNIA is no ordinary profile system . It ’ s a pioneering new suite of extrusions for double flush windows and doors that offers homeowners a complete flush look across all their windows and doors , retaining authentic detailing inside and outside the house , from just one suite of profiles .
As a double-rebated , double-flush system it offers a range of possibilities across casement windows and tilt and turn , plus residential doors and French doors – meeting the highest energy , weather , and acoustic performance standards .
The collaborative design and development process , which has taken place over four years , has enabled VEKA to completely revolutionise the fabrication and installation process through working closely with its partners to create something that the industry truly needs and is excited for .
OMNIA ’ s co-extruded PCE gasket and cost-effective mechanical jointing techniques streamline production and its future-proof 70mm depth makes the practicalities of placement and removal simple .
The UK precision engineered suite also exceeds energy efficiency requirements set for 2025 building regulations , making
it beneficial for reducing the energy cost of homeowners , and its subtle shadow line will offer the high-quality and highly desirable aesthetic appeal customers are looking for .
The man behind OMNIA is VEKA ’ s Design and Development Manager , Phil Gregory , who said : “ It ’ s incredible to finally introduce OMNIA to the world after four years of development . The reaction has been amazing so far .
“ We ’ ve built more than five decades of market-leading experience and expertise into OMNIA and it is the right design at the right time . There are so many reasons to choose OMNIA .”
Neil Evans , Managing Director of VEKA plc , described OMNIA as a game-changer , saying : “ OMNIA is a product we have invested a significant amount of time , dedication , expertise and money into , and we are excited to bring it to the market .
“ VEKA is renowned for market-leading designs , and this suite is exactly that . OMNIA captures the essence of VEKA , with the product incorporating the kind of innovative vision , with a sustainable and collaborative legacy , that has defined our company for generations .”
OMNIA was first showcased at last month ’ s VEKA partner event in Burnley and at the FENSTERBAU FRONTALE event in Nuremberg , Germany , and
VEKA ’ S customers have been hugely complimentary of the new suite .
Simon Holt of Consort Ltd said : “[ OMNIA is great ] because it ’ s a first – nobody else has done it . That ’ s the biggest thing . It ’ s different . And I want to be first as a fabricator .”
With his colleague , Andy Miller adding : “ It ’ s a fabulous product . Classy . No compromise .”
Andy Jones of New World Developments Ltd said : “ It ’ s exactly where the market needs to be . The only flush system designed from scratch . A complete system .”
And Roy Frost of Listers Central Ltd praised the product for being in the ‘ sweet spot .’ He said : “ We make 3,000 windows a week across different sectors so , for us , this new product is absolutely in the sweet spot . Modern design , nice gaskets , double rebated – lovely . We like it .”
VEKA plc is a leader in the design , development , and extrusion of PVCu door , window , and conservatory systems . Demonstrating engineering excellence for over 50 years ’, it employs more than 400 people from its UK manufacturing facility based in Burnley , Lancashire , and proudly supplies the market ’ s most specified PVCu systems in the world .
www . veka . co . uk
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