FAKRO GB is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Jones to the position of Commercial Director, effective 1^st July 2024. Lee, who previously held the role of Commercial Manager, brings extensive experience and a proven track record of success to his new position.

The BUDMA Fair is one of the most important international events in the construction industry. As every year during the fair, FAKRO had its stand presenting the latest solutions. The event also includes debates on current industry issues. In one of the panels, FAKRO was represented by Janusz Komurkiewicz, Management Board Member for Marketing.

Dubai hosted the Big 5 Global 2023, one of the largest trade shows in the construction industry in the world. Naturally, it was a must for FAKRO to attend such an important industry event. The stand with FAKRO flagship products was installed in the exhibition area, arousing the interest of representatives from more than 40 countries around the world.

The second International Exhibition & Conference Rebuild Ukraine powered by Energy was held in Warsaw to discuss rebuilding Ukraine after war damage. FAKRO was one of the exhibitors during the event, which was attended by representatives of international governmental and financial institutions, local Ukrainian authorities and private sectors from Poland and abroad.

On the occasion of World Tree Day, which falls on October 10th, FAKRO employees planted trees. This symbolic action under the slogan "The Future is Green" showed that the company and its employees are responsible for the world and people.

FAKRO has been recognized as the best production facility in The Best of Industry 4.0 competition. The award was accepted on behalf of the company by Wojciech Klimek, Member of the Board for Production at FAKRO, during a ceremony that was part of the New Industry 4.0 Conference and TOOLEX trade fair.

FAKRO company has received the prestigious "PAIH Export Leaders" award in the category of "Polish Export Brand" for its exceptional business achievements and active collaboration with the Polish Investment and Trade Agency in expanding into international markets. The award was presented to Paweł Dziekoński, Vice President of FAKRO, during the PIH Business Forum 2023 ceremony.

FAKRO participated in the Common Future – Congress for Reconstruction of Ukraine. During the panel on practical experiences of operating in the Ukrainian construction industry, Paweł Dziekoński, Vice President of FAKRO, shared the experiences of Polish construction companies.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting representatives from ALBINTRA, our long-time business partner in the Belgian and Luxembourg markets, at the FAKRO headquarters.

We proudly present our FAKRO Smart App. This innovative application brings smart solutions to your home, enhancing the comfort of living, providing complete safety, and enabling cost savings. Additionally, the app allows for individual customization of the system to meet your specific needs, ensuring even greater user convenience.

FAKRO supported the “I too have a dream” Foundation in organising this year’s international football tournaments for children. As part of this project, two prestigious sports events for the youngest were held.

FAKRO and art create a seemingly unobvious yet lasting partnership. As a part of the "FAKRO - a window open to art" campaign, we are joining another cultural project. This time it is the exhibition "Beksiński. Sculptures”.

FAKRO GB is proud to announce that Lee Jones has been appointed as their Commercial Manager. After working within FAKRO GB for four years as a Business Development Manager and then as the Key Accounts Manager, Lee will continue to thrive in his new position starting 1^st April by bringing with him a wealth of industry experience and expertise.

FAKRO has joined the UN Global Compact. In December 2022, FAKRO together with the UNGC organised the transportation of building materials for the reconstruction of Bucha in Ukraine. This is the first, but certainly not the last FAKRO aid activity for our eastern neighbours.

There are some key words in human consciousness sound of which evokes immediate associations. Bucha is one of them. This town near Kiev has become a symbol of brutal crimes committed by Russian troops against Ukrainian civilians. Unfortunately, no one can turn back the time. The only thing we can do is steadily contribute to making the Ukrainian reality ready for a return to a peaceful normality.

Another Conference of the Heads of FAKRO Foreign Distribution Companies came to an end. This event is an excellent opportunity to share knowledge and experience.

The FAKRO team was delighted to be able to support this year’s DIY SOS: The Big Build as part of the 2022 Children in Need campaign.

We donated four Type G flat roof windows which have been used by the BBC One series to provide life-changing new headquarters for Leeds-based charity, Getaway Girls.

Not only can it be unsightly, but it can also damage finishes and timber, cause mould and even be detrimental to your health.  But what exactly causes condensation and what can you do to prevent it?

It's vital that you feel safe and secure in your home. Although you might have a low crime rate in your neighbourhood it's still important that you take precautionary measures - so we've got you covered with our top tips! 

FAKRO GB and Roof Windows 4 You Covid-19 Update.

ONLINE ORDERS AND DELIVERIES:

Our online services are open for business as usual. Delivery times will be affected but we aim to deliver all items asap.

FAKRO GB are pleased to announce they have been awarded with the ‘Best Roofing or Cladding System or Product’ during the Build It Awards ceremony, held at the Hilton Bankside in London on Friday 29^th November 2019.

FAKRO are proud to announce that they have been shortlisted for a selection of awards in this year’s East Staffordshire & South Derbyshire Business Awards. These nominations include: ‘Employer of the Year’, ‘Young Apprentice of the Year’ and the ‘Rising Star Award’.

Finding the right roof window installer can be quite a daunting task. Several factors must be taken into consideration – these will help ensure the installer you choose has the qualities and experience to successfully integrate your new FAKRO roof windows into your home.

Winters in the UK are a little unpredictable. Winter 2019 was milder than average but UK cities still endured cooler temperatures, sharp frosts and snowfall. With adverse weather battering homes across the UK, due to climate change, homeowners have been challenged with carrying out more and more repairs on their homes. Here is where FAKRO GB may have a solution for you.

On Tuesday 5^th March, FAKRO entered Swadlincote’s annual Pancake Race in aid of Comic Relief. In 2019, Swadlincote’s race saw 32 businesses and organisations across South Derbyshire compete against one another for the golden frying pan trophy.

This year FAKRO will be exhibiting on 28^th – 31^st March at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show held at the NEC, Birmingham. In previous years, the event has attracted over 40,000 visitors and offers a fantastic opportunity for FAKRO to meet current and potential customers.

Meet FAKRO GB's latest recruit joining the Derbyshire based roof window and loft ladder manufacturer on a short-term contract until Christmas only.

With centuries of architecture visible in any UK town it’s clear that the spaces we live in have changed with the demands of each generation. The loft is a perfect example of a space which is now considered perfect to develop and expanding our available homes – and especially for storage. They’re no longer considered a wasted space, now they’re an opportunity to be utilised.

Working closely with the Loft Shop in Ilford, FAKRO are excited to announce they have been invited to participate in the grand reopening of their new store on Friday 19^th October. The day will consist of live roof window demonstrations from FAKRO and a variety of loft ladder and roof window products on display throughout the store.

Although the hot summer feels like it’s long since departed one small portion of it was relived recently for Rembrand Timber of Dundee. Although Scotland had no representation in the tournament, there was one notable success for the roof window and loft ladder stockist because they were the winners of FAKRO GBs charity world cup competition.

After 6 years with the European Commission we still don’t know whether competition laws have been broken!

In its recent statements to UK construction titles and on social media Velux has made  clear that it believes the European Commission has found in its favour against a ‘smear campaign by FAKRO’. Fakro believes that much of what has been said is untrue and highly misleading. 

In January 2018 FAKRO launched a new charity campaign called ‘Thumbs up for FAKRO’ in order to raise money and awareness for Teenage Cancer Trust and Rainy Day Trust.

The FAKRO National preSelect Window Competition launched April 1^st 2018 for all merchant partners. This year has seen some exciting new changes as one point will be awarded for every preSelect window sold. Windows from the preSelect range include FPP, FPW, FPU and PPP.

Plant pollens and spores are one of the most common factors that can cause allergy symptoms. Some allergens lead to painful reactions such as sneezing, a runny nose, red and watery eyes as well as coughs and breathing (asthmatic) problems. Allergies have a negative influence on our self-being and everyday life. Plant allergens are often within the air and are not just a summer problem, there are commonly found from mid-February to the end of October. Everybody is vulnerable to the occurrence of allergy symptoms due to the ever increasing air pollution.

Having a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle has become fashionable in newly designed residential buildings. Roof coverings made of natural materials are becoming more popular. People are no longer surprised by modern buildings covered with wooden shingle, slate or thatch. Is it possible to provide enough natural light within an attic space without harming the architectural qualities of all these coverings?

FAKRO organised an in-house Easter Egg collection for St Giles Hospice. Staff members, companies associated with FAKRO such as Spotless Cleaning and members of the public donated to the cause which saw a fantastic selection of 74 chocolate eggs.

Everybody likes a top-ten, they’re everywhere from nostalgic TV 80’s throwbacks to YouTube videos running through the top ten of anything you can think of. Our top ten below is an unashamed top ten reasons why you should choose Fakro Roof Windows for your next project. To be frank this could have been a top 20 or 30 – that’s how proud we are of our award winning products!

So here we go, in no particular order, the top ten reasons to choose Fakro products…

FAKRO will be exhibiting on 22^nd-25^th March at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show held at the NEC with two brand NEW exciting products. The event is expected to attract over 40,000 unique visitors and offers a great opportunity for FAKRO to meet current and potential customers.

FAKRO has maximised the functionality of timber and aluminium to produce the Innoview range of windows and doors in which frame widths of up to 12 metres and heights up to 2.8 metres can be manufactured.

FAKRO took part in Swadlincote’s annual Pancake Race in aid of Sport Relief. More than 40 businesses, organisations and groups of friends across South Derbyshire competed against one another to win the golden frying pan trophy.

Fakro GB are aiming high in 2018 and will be making a splash with a new charity campaign ‘Thumbs Up For Fakro’.

Mobilising their army of customers across the UK the roof window manufacturer’s campaign will be a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for two charities – Teenage Cancer Trust and Rainy Day Trust.

Last November an unique living experience centre opened in Nijmegen, The Netherlands: LIV. LIV is the first experience centre in The Netherlands that makes a new-built house come to life, even before the build. A ready-to-use house that already has some FAKRO products in the attic. This innovative concept is an initiative of the Dutch companies Eigenhuis Groep, Trebbe Wonen en Van der Sluis Technical companies.

As the end of the year approaches, the Christmas period is one of the hardest for those suffering with a terminal illness and those that have lost loved ones. This year FAKRO GB contacted a local charity called St Giles Hospice in Lichfield about donating £5,000 at the end of year presentation.

One of the most important events in the construction industry – BATIMAT - opened on 6^th November in Paris. The biggest trade fair in Europe attracted more than 3000 exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the world.

The inaugural FAKRO national preSelect window competition 2017 for all Merchant partners has now finished and has delivered some exceptional sales performance results from our customers. One point was awarded for every window sold and claimed by the branch individuals.

In the heart of Vienna five luxury loft apartments were constructed based on an innovative daylight concept. FAKRO Austria set up a unique and customised solution in close cooperation with planners.

FAKRO are adapting to changes within the trading market and new exciting opportunities to allow us to strategically grow the company support network across mainland UK. Due to these changes, Martyn Hewkin has since taken on the role of Regional Specification Manager for both East Anglia and London. This will enhance the FAKRO brand awareness and substantial product portfolio within the sector.

We are delighted to announce that FAKRO, a global player in the manufacture of roof windows and loft ladders has become an Official Sponsor of the Men's European Volleyball Championship – LOTTO EUROVOLLEY POLAND 2017.

Within the last month there has been an exciting development with the roofwindows4you.co.uk Helpdesk. Visitors are now able to use and navigate through the Helpdesk by selecting the category that they wish to view.

FAKRO, a global manufacturer of roof windows offer models of its products in a BIM system (Building Information Modeling) and has for many years. It can be used by architects in their projects. Recently, FAKRO has started cooperation with the international portal www.bimobject.com.

BMJ Architects’ ground-breaking design of the University of Aberdeen’s £2million Rocking Horse Nursery has set standards from a number of perspectives. In terms of Passivhaus credentials, it was Scotland’s first fully certified commercial building and the first building in Scotland to achieve a combination of Passivhaus accreditation and a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. 

Choosing a roof window with a good quality ventilation system is essential to protecting your home from condensation, heat loss and higher energy bills. Sounds straightforward enough - but how do you tell the difference if you’re not a roof window expert?

Enchant a child’s world with delightful FAKRO blinds that will completely change the décor and char­acter of the interior. Even today, your child’s room can host the heroes of top animated movies by DreamWorks studio: “Penguins of Madagascar”‚ “How to Train Your Dragon”, “Kung Fu Panda” or “Trolls”.

When it comes to designing a new loft space or installing a roof window in your home, cutting corners can end up costing you more than you might save. FAKRO have designed their roof windows to become investments that last, which can save money over the medium to long term when compared to the short term gain of low-value, budget alternatives.

When it comes to choosing a new roof window for your home you will probably have researched the product and learnt a bit about its capabilities and its price, but will you be aware of the ecological impact the manufacturing processes may have had on the environment?

Adding a new roof window to your home is a great way to boost natural light and create the illusion of more space. But did you know that choosing the wrong roof window can lead to condensation, heat loss and higher energy bills? 

Looking to install a roof window that combines innovative design, unrestricted views and safe, easy operation? With FAKRO’s preSelect roof window, you can have it all. It’s the only roof window on the market to offer a unique 2 for 1 opening function, meaning you can change from top-hung to centre-pivot with the flick of a switch.

People visiting Berlin often come across new districts and environments which have not yet been explored. Careful planning and renovation is taken, aimed at breathing new life into the old without harming historical features, which can be quite a challenge.People visiting Berlin often come across new districts and environments which have not yet been explored. Careful planning and renovation is taken, aimed at breathing new life into the old without harming historical features, which can be quite a challenge.

Cosy and bright with a magnificent panoramic view of the old church and beautiful garden. This describes a living room situated in the attic of a summer house in Friedrichstadt near Husum, which becomes increasingly attractive thanks to three balcony windows arranged next to each other.

For the third BMF All-Industry conference in the series, FAKRO are headline sponsors. This year’s conference is being held in the Five Star Intercontinental hotel in Budapest 15^th – 18^th June and FAKRO are proud to be playing a leading role in the event once again.

FAKRO Netherlands celebrated a special anniversary on 22nd March 2017, 5 years on from opening their brand-new training centre back in 2012, providing a place where processors and resellers can learn more about the product.

Installing a new loft ladder in your home can be a painful and time consuming process, which is why we’re giving you a helping hand.

Finding a loft ladder that perfectly fits your space can be stressful and daunting, which is why FAKRO now offers made to measure size options, with a painless installation process.

Construma Trade Exhibition is the largest event in the construction industry, held in Hungary’s capital, Budapest. The surface of 20,000 m² area gathered over 700 exhibitors, who presented their latest solutions. This edition attracted more than 60,000 visitors and exceeded the previous record of visitors.

When installing a new loft ladder in your home, it’s important to be sure that the product you choose is safe, secure and energy efficient.  

Despite the uncertainty around the current market, and the recent trigger of Article 50 in the UK, FAKRO continues to thrive as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of roof windows and loft ladders.

FAKRO Commercial Director, Dave Robertson, has announced that the company will be expanding their Support Team to provide an even better experience for customers.

Did you know that increased exposure to sunlight directly effects your mood? FAKRO offers innovative roof window solutions designed to provide even more natural lighting than our competitors, helping improve your quality of life and mood.

How FAKRO created the first 2for1 preSelect window

Ever wondered why we think our roof windows are Better by Design? Read on to learn more about our continual development and innovation for the Roof Window.

FAKRO Stockists will find it easier than ever before to access the right roof windows sales support, with the launch of the company’s new Merchant Portal.

This month will see members of Swadlincote-based company FAKRO join other local businesses to support the town’s annual Pancake Races.

The FAKRO PVC windows are the answer to maintaining a constant airflow in bathrooms and kitchens, so that you can breathe easy.

Discover more about how PVC windows from FAKRO can improve the air quality in your home or next building project.

FAKRO are pleased to announce that they will be taking part in this year’s flagship Homebuilding and Renovating Show, 23^rd – 26^th March 2017 at Birmingham NEC.

Did you know that FAKRO roof windows are designed to provide you with access to more natural day light? Read on to find out more.

FAKRO appoints new Marketing Manager to support merchant-focused strategy

Founded in Poland in 1991, FAKRO has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of roof windows and loft ladders. FAKRO GB’s Commercial Director, Dave Robertson reveals how placing stockists at the heart of what they do has been key to their success.

CREATING THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

FAKRO V40P Semi-Automatic Air Ventilation Creates A Healthy Microclimate and Year-Round Energy Savings

How FAKROs new website is driving sales to its Merchant Partners online

Allan Corfield Architects’ design of a SIPS eco-house in Biggar sought to create a traditional looking brick building with a contemporary twist. The project, featured on More 4’s ‘Building the Dream’, involved FAKRO providing technical support for installation of its FTU-V U5 triple-glazed, white, PU-coated roof windows.

FAKRO – the second largest manufacturer of roof windows and loft ladders in the world celebrates its 25-year presence in the market. The year of 2016 will provide an abundance of attractions dedicated to our partners. The culminating point of our celebrations will be the Conference and Jubilee Gala held in Jachranka near Warsaw between 22-24 January.

We would like to inform you of the following important dates for the Christmas and New Year period.

The greatest Italian trade show in the construction industry was held between 18-21 March in Milan. FAKRO, world's vice-leader in the manufacture of roof windows and loft ladders could not miss such an prestigious event.

The largest trade show on the Czech market dedicated to roofs - Střechy Praha was held in Prague between 22-24 January. Such a prestigious event could not be missed by vice-leader in the manufacture of roof windows and leading producer of loft ladders – FAKRO Company.

 FAKRO Inspires – the motto of the training conference held between 4-7 March 2015 for participants of the architectural competition New Vision of the Loft 3 organized by FAKRO and A10 Magazine for European Architecture.

It was already for the fifth time that Muszyna hosted participants of IFD FAKRO Winter Olympics. Guests from 11 countries took part in the jubilee edition of this event. The main organizer was leading manufacturer of roof windows in the world – the FAKRO Company. Honorary patron was IFD (International Federation for the Roofing Trade).

Nearly 2000 exhibitors from 42 countries presented their products and services during trade show held in Munich. FAKRO, world's potentate in the roof window manufacture could not miss BAU trade show which is very prestigious event.

New edition of International Design Competition “FAKRO inspires space for new vision” begins soon. FAKRO and A10 magazine would like to invite architcts from around the world to participate in the competition.