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he said . “ In 2020 , we began looking into trends and legislation to see what the future might hold for windows and doors , because we wanted to ensure longevity of the system – though changing standards are not easy to predict . In 2021 we presented our first concept for OMNIA to the board .
“ One of the most important considerations was to produce a solution that could be integrated into any fabrication facility , including existing production methods and third-party products such as hardware . Once we had a concept we believed in , and which would achieve this , we began to involve more stakeholders to understand how OMNIA could benefit them . We sought their feedback and implemented it , to make sure the solution could work for as many people as possible .
“ What we have created here is all you need , together in one place – for the first time in the industry , there is a full suite to make all the different window and door types . And they will all match in their appearance .”
Revolutionary design
The finished product from Phil and his team ticks the boxes of several other industry firsts .
As well as the automatically mated coextruded gasket system , OMNIA also supports various mechanical jointing techniques , including timber weld and VEKA ’ s patented , highly-cost effective ProJoin Gen 2 method . In practice , this means that recreating the look of a classic mortice and tenon joint is easy – ideal for when it comes to projects in conservation areas and the increasing demand for authentic detailing .
VEKA ’ s time tested profile details reduce bespoke tooling requirements – another big industry win – while for installers , the suite ’ s 70mm depth makes for an easy swap out of old units . Crucially , it offers full compliance with 2025 building regulations .
Harking back to his love of modular design , Phil said : “ I have tried to incorporate as many common design facets in the range as possible , as well as thinking about what could be added in the future , to create a wealth of different combinations , styles and solutions that give homeowners everything they need but also make life simple for the fabricator and installer .
“ There have been challenges throughout this project , just as there always is in product development , but involving industry experts and sharing ideas and concepts along the way has been a huge benefit . Working collaboratively at every step means we ’ ve produced a solution that can be rolled out smoothly without barriers or surprises .”
Quantum leap Described by VEKA as a ‘ trailblazing , quantum leap in fabrication ’, OMNIA has received a thoroughly positive response since its launch to the industry in April – something Phil anticipated but is nonetheless thrilled to see .
“ We believed we had a good idea when we presented OMNIA for the first time , but the enthusiasm and belief we ’ re seeing today is overwhelming ,” he said . “ It makes me so pleased to know we worked on problems until we found solutions , to meet the high expectations that we put on ourselves .
“ This has been the most challenging design project I have ever been involved in , but as we move into the next stages of the journey and launch into the market I – like many others who have been involved along the way – am excited to see the products installed , starting a new chapter in the range of systems , solutions , and services VEKA offers .
“ 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 .”
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