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From left: Dr. Michael Szerman (Veka), Dr. Michael Stöger (Rehau), Frank Zimmermann (Rehau), Christian Fischer (Schüco).
Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofile

New leadership at German Quality Association: Schüco manager Fischer succeeds Stöger

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The Quality Association for PVC Window Profile Systems has reorganized its management team. Christian Fischer from Schüco is taking over as Chairman of the Board, succeeding Michael Stöger from Rehau, who has held the position for many years.

Gealan presented its new windowfit product range for the first time at BAU 2025 in Munich.
BAU 2025

Gealan-windowfit: More than 300 solutions for every building requirement

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The new Gealan-windowfit product range provides tested connection profiles with outstanding thermal insulation properties and maximum moisture protection. Window manufacturers benefit from a comprehensive range from Meesenburg that makes planning and processing extremely easy.

The Oknoplast Group has now announced its latest business figures in Krakow. Both turnover and profit increased significantly.
Oknoplast Group

30 years of global success in window production

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For three decades, the Oknoplast Group has been a leader in producing top-quality aluminium and PVC windows, catering to a worldwide market. With automated production, a diverse product range, and a strong focus on sustainability, Oknoplast continues to set industry standards. Discover how this Krakow-based company maintains its global presence and commitment to excellence.

A quantum leap in window construction is the fully automatic insertion of the glass pane into the sash, without manual finishing.
Lauber, H.B. Fuller | Kömmerling and profine

Here the robot positions the glass in the window frame

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Window manufacturer Gregor Lauber, together with adhesive and sealant manufacturer Kömmerling and other partners, has set up a fully automated production line in an unusual project. The bonding process is now integrated into a state-of-the-art robot-supported line.

K8 is a six-storey office newbuild at Deutz harbour in Cologne. Its special feature is an L-shaped floor plan with rounded corners.
Office building

Schüco: A versatile and flexible office building in Cologne

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As a rental office property, the newly built K8 building in Cologne Deutz provides a high degree of flexibility. And Schüco floor-to-ceiling windows and doors provide daylight, access and ventilation.

Carsten Heuer is the Chairman of the Board of EPPA.
Energy-efficiency

European PVC window association calls for massive renovation campaign

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Efficient, energy-efficient renovations must be flanked by effective regulations. The European PVC Window Association EPPA therefore calls for more ambitious minimum standards and a massive economic stimulus programme for the energy-efficient replacement of old windows as a direct investment grant for building owners.

Mario Husemann of Remondis (l.) and Dirk Schneider of Schüco are taking over the management of RE:CORE GmbH and are looking forward to working together.
PVC recycling

Remondis and Schüco join forces for the recycling market

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Buildings are valuable deposits of raw materials, Schüco and Remondis agree. To ensure that the plastics recycling loop is really closed, these two companies are entering into a strategic partnership and have founded a subsidiary for this purpose. Read here what is behind this:

Top stories of the week

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100 per cent accessibility, portholes in a renovated glass facade, how to dispose of and recycle PVC windows and Glaston‘s new Sales and Service Director Down Under. Here are our top stories of the week:

PVC window recycling: From the removal of the old windows to the recycling plant is only a few steps for the processor with the help of Rewindo.
Recycling made easy:

The best way to dispose of PVC windows and doors

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The recycling of PVC from old windows, shutters and doors is progressing. In Germany, Rewindo Fenster-Recycling-Service GmbH organises the recycling of discarded plastic building elements. Read the following article to find out what the process looks like for the tradesman's company.

Lisec & Rollplast:

High-quality PVC windows made in Bulgaria

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Rollplast was founded in 2000 by Svetlin Nikolchev with the goal of producing and installing indoor and outdoor blinds. Since then, the Bulgarian company has been looking at constant growth, especially in PVC windows.