When it came to investment for the Group this year we prioritized significant investment in the expansion of our lamination department with the acquisition of a property adjacent to our HQ in Burnley , Lancashire ; increasing the production area of the division by 40,000 sq ft and potential lamination production capacity by 50 %.
Along with the new building , we allocated funds for a new flexible lamination line , a standard lamination line , a new colour changing head , and a heat tunnel ; providing opportunities for an even more efficient and flexible service . This in turn , means that our customers can offer their customers more choice , faster fits , and an all-round better service in the ‘ I want it yesterday ’ modern market .
Typically , 96 % of our foils sales are fulfilled from our stock . Foils promises to be a key growth area in an otherwise flat market and our investments are intended to secure our total reliability at all points of the year as volumes and customer choices change .
At VEKA , 39 % of our profile sales are foiled , across both the domestic and commercial sectors . And , over the years – aside from bespoke colour combinations for individual projects – for the most part we ’ ve seen the trend move from standard white , through woodgrain options , to creams and greens ; but while we ’ ve had a long , hot summer in terms of weather , the colour of the season – when it comes to doors and windows – has , once again , been grey . That ’ s why VEKA has added Anthracite Grey Smooth to its ex-stock list this year , taking the total up to a ‘ sweet ’ 16 , out of 29 possible options in the Variations range . Furthermore , VEKA ’ s Imagine Bi-Fold Door , has also this year become available with a Grey Base profile ( meaning no visible white profile anywhere ).
When it comes to colour , the choice you make can shift a product to a different time and place . Take the everpopular FlushSash for example . When foiled in Anthracite Grey Smooth , and teamed with the Imagine Bi-Fold Door in Grey Base , also with Anthracite Grey foil and matching hardware , a home gets the sought-after , contemporary aluminium look in an instant , but at a much lower cost to the consumer , plus all the benefits of PVC-U when it comes to maintenance , energy efficiency , and performance . Take the same VEKA or Halo FlushSash , but this time in
Chartwell Green or Cream , and you achieve the look of a traditional painted wooden window , but with all the benefits of PVC-U . You might even choose one of the realistic woodgrain options from the Variations collection for a look that ’ s virtually indistinguishable from real timber .
As sure as the heritage sector will always have certain style parameters in place , and more modern colour trends will come and go , one thing at VEKA will always remain the same . The Group ’ s ability to analyse the current and future market on our customers ’ behalf , and adapt accordingly , means the future looks bright for all involved , even if we all have grey windows !
For further information on any of the above – or for advice on anything else including site surveys , sales training , fabricating / installation queries , colour options and more , please call 01282 716611 , email salesenquiry @ veka . com or visit www . vekauk . com
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