VEKA has been named Large Business of the Year at the Burnley Business Awards 2026, recognising the company's contribution to the local economy, its ongoing investment in people and skills, and its long-standing commitment to manufacturing in Burnley.

Not so long ago, most customer conversations focused on product selection, price and getting the job completed. Today, those conversations are far more detailed.

There was a time when window specification was largely a conversation about thermal performance, aesthetics and cost.

Today, that conversation is much broader.

Paul Kennington, Technical Director at VEKA plc, explains why clarity on calculation methodology will be critical to ensuring the Future Homes Standard works in practice

VEKA plc partner, Potton Windows, has achieved PAS 2030 accreditation, strengthening its capability to support clients delivering energy efficiency improvements across social housing.

Five years ago, VEKA introduced WinDoPlan to integrate structural and thermal calculation directly into window and door specification.

VEKA plc has expanded its award-winning OMNIA system with the introduction of three new profiles, further reinforcing its position as the only double flush, double rebated PVCu system to offer a complete, fully integrated suite.

VEKA plc has strengthened its research and development capability with the introduction of a dedicated in-house weathering rig within its workshop facility. The equipment, supplied by ift MessTec, part of ift Rosenheim, enables controlled environmental evaluation of window systems as part of VEKA’s technical support service.