VEKA History

1986 The UK story begins...

VEKA was Founded in Germany in 1967 as VekaPlast.1986: It expanded enough to build a production unit in the UK - in Burnley, Lancashire.

• 1987: Less than a year old, the company is already expanding. It adds 20,000sq ft to the factory - and buys a third truck!
• 1988: Vekaplast once again leads the industry with a massive investment in state-of- the-art CAD drawing.
• 1989: More expansion, more customers and more variety - the company launches its woodgrain-effect profile. Also Burnley joins in the 20th anniversary celebration.

1990-92 Leading the field...

• 1990: In an industry weighed down by a very mixed quality record, Vekaplast leads the field by launching a major training facility.1991: The name's VEKA now and, along with yet more expansion, the company hits the road with 'Big Rig', the £250,000 Mobile Exhibition Unit.
• 1992: The VEKATRIM foam range is born, based on the acquisition of the Hollicell production unit from GKN the year before.

1993-95 VEKA plc ...

• 1993: VEKA takes on plc status - and expands yet again, to Phase V.1994: Investors In People awards VEKA its coveted plaque for unstinting commitment to staff training and personal development.
• 1995: A milestone year for VEKA - and the industry. The birth of the Matrix integrated profile system sets a new industry standard. (A standard that has not been equalled to the present day).

1996 NetworkVEKA...

• 1996: The launch of Network VEKA, a unique partnership of extruder, fabricators and installers to deliver the quality message straight to the consumer.2006: Steve Davis OBE and Six time world snooker champion becomes Network VEKA brand ambassador.

1997 Launch of VEKATRIM...

• 1997: A major launch for VEKATRIM, soon to become the fastest-growing part of the company.1998: VEKA takes on more new customers than any year to date.1999: VEKA embraces the Continuous Improvement programme and philosophy, with every member of staff taking an active role in the future of the company.

2000-03 Further UK expansion...

• 2000: VEKA plc posts best ever figures, plus, once again, record gains in new customers.
• 2001: Network VEKA, still going strong, makes headlines at Glassex by announcing accumulated sales of £100million to date.
• 2002: Massive expansion plan announced, to add a state-of-the-art warehousing facility that will more than double the size of the Burnley unit to a massive 38,000sq ft.
• 2003: VEKA enters massive new home improvement sectors with VEKAGATES and the VEKAStyle range of decorative interior panelling.

2005 Positioned for future success...
Increased demand calls for more expansions

• 2005: The biggest step forward since the launch of the Matrix system - Matrix Fully Sculptured brings a stylish new softer look to windows with sculptured edges replacing all chamfers.