PRODUCTS
Profine to Launch
Pioneering Window
System with 76 mm
Installation Depth
The Profine Group has developed a new,
trendsetting profile system for PVC-U windows
and doors with an installation depth of 76 mm.
It is the most significant new development by the profile
manufacturer in about fifteen years and the first step of a major
investment offensive for its product range. This profile series has
all it takes to become the leading system on the high volume
standard market segment. The weather seal variant of this new
profile system will be launched in January 2014, under the brand
names KBE 76, KÖMMERLING 76 and TROCAL 76. The centre seal
version will follow in April 2014. For this system, Profine has invested
in a total of over fifty profile geometries and ancillary articles.
Maximised thermal insulation in standard windows, slender profile
sight lines for large glazed areas and solar gains, ultra modern
functional glazing up to 48 mm thick and an efficient design for
simplifying work – all of this united in the new system generation
under the brand names KBE 76, KÖMMERLING 76 and TROCAL 76.
The weather seal variant of this system already exhibits an
outstanding frame thermal insulation value of Uf = 1.1 W/(m2K),
which the centre seal version will even improve on with its Uf = 1.0
W/(m2K).
Dr Peter Mrosik, CEO and owner of Profine Group says, “We have
repositioned ourselves as a company and have greatly optimised
and enhanced the efficiency of our production and logistics.
Now we have developed a window system that is as pioneering
as it is marketable. Its particular features include not only an
outstanding functional performance, but also modularity that
our market partners can only benefit from. With this wide and
efficient system we can offer our customers a set of modular
components that leave no wish unfulfilled. Their specifications
are matched only by systems with a considerably larger
installation depth.”
With its integrated product strategy for this 76 mm profile series,
Profine has created a universal window and door system that
offers a high level of compatibility and flexibility with respect to
glazing, steels and ancillary profiles. At the same time, its upgrade
technologies provide many options for designer features,
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enhanced static properties and more effective insulation. To this
end, Profine is planning for its partners prefoamed proEnergyTec
profiles that will yet again provide a significant boost to thermal
insulation.
“The installation depth of 76 mm is equally suitable for
applications in both renovation projects and new buildings.
The excellent insulating values of this profile find the perfect
complement in the slender sight lines, a facility for large pane
thicknesses and an intelligent design culminating in a window
with unbeatable energy efficiency. A window that is ideal for the
high volume standard market segment,” explains Stefan Schäfer,
Head of Corporate Product Management & Marketing, Profine.
The looks and design of this 76 mm system from Profine is in
perfect keeping with its targeted role of market leader. The rich
diversity offered by a wide range of colour laminates and the
innovative combinations with aluminium offers architects,
developers and planners all the freedom they need for their
own designs.
“By channelling our expertise in the development of this
trendsetting system and aligning our product quality and
logistics consistently to the highest demands, we have created
yet another basis that will strengthen the position of our partners
in the competitive arena. The feedback our customers have
provided on the presentations to date has shown us that the 76
mm system has met with resounding acceptance in the market,”
explains Dr Peter Mrosik.