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Qubica Light for the veranda creates modular shaded spaces with natural ventilation.
Sun shading

These KE solutions meet all demands for comfortable outdoor living

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The owner of the charming country house La Quercetta sought the advice of PMO KE to find a solution that combined functionality and aesthetics, blended perfectly with the rustic style of the building and offered guests a new atmosphere of conviviality during their stay. Thanks to the collaboration with the KE Store Arredocasa, a tailor-made project was realised that transformed the various terraces of the building.

Modular systems: high-quality awnings and canopies from sun and weather protection specialist Weinor at the BBSA.
British Blind & Shutter Show

Strong presence by Weinor at the BBSA in Coventry

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At the British Blind & Shutter Show, the UK trade fair for sun shading solutions in Coventry, from 27 to 29 October 2024, the UK team from German manufacturer Weinor presented a selection of its high-quality sun and weather protection solutions to an interested trade audience. The 63 m² stand attracted a lot of attention from existing and new customers.

A quick smoke on the terrace when it's snowing or putting your beloved pet outside - if the snow loads get too heavy, you have exactly 2.45 seconds to escape.
Pergola test

Video shows you what happens if a pergola fails!

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Louvre roofs are popular, but supposed bargains that can be bought in online shops harbour risks. The roller shutter and sun shading associations in Cologne, Düsseldorf and Aachen have tested such products - with surprising results.

 A real eye-catcher: the pergolas at the ACI Marina in Split are equipped with Terra Side vertical shading.
Topic of the Week: Sun shading

Transforming outdoor spaces with Hella's Mediterranean-inspired pergolas

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Pergolas from Hella transform patios and gardens into an oasis of well-being, extending the living area. On Croatia's Adriatic coast, Sintesi model pergolas enhance the sun terraces of Villa Soul Sisters on the island of Korčula and the ACI Marina in Split.

Market overview

First decline in slat roofs in Europe following period of impressive growth

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The European market for slat roofs suffered a decline of -8.3% in 2022. Especially in the second half of the year, the entire outdoor living market was affected by such, mainly due to the negative impact of the crisis on consumer spending.

Even though the 2022 financial year was even more challenging for markilux than previous years, the management team of the awning expert is nevertheless satisfied with the turnover achieved. After all, the environment was politically and economically difficult. In the future, the company wants to continue to grow in a wholesome and environmentally friendly way.
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This is a time for quick rethinking and decisive action

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Covid has now been with us for almost three years. Also, the Ukraine war, the resulting energy crisis and high inflation have significantly cooled the consumer climate in Germany and many other parts of the world. This has also had an impact on markilux.

Sun shading

markilux: Vineyard and tavern in Austria gets a new pergola

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Around 50 kilometres south of Graz in Austria, a tavern connected to a vineyard has fitted its outdoor terrace with a modern shading system from markilux. The system will make for a more pleasurable outdoors stay.

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Protection from sun and weather that works almost anywhere

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In recent years, manufacturer markilux has built up a wide-ranging portfolio pergola-type awnings. With this, a broad range of areas can be covered.

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More attractive outdoor seating with modern awning system

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The German manufacturers of awnings markilux set up a holiday estate near the Wilder Kaiser region in Austria with one of their innovative sun shading and rain protection systems. See here for more details: