VELUX

VELUX is a Danish manufacturing company that specializes in roof windows and skylights. The company is headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark.

Hempel A/S
TypePrivate limited company
IndustrySkylights
Founded1941
FounderVillum Kann Rasmussen
Headquarters
Hørsholm
,
Denmark
Key people
David Briggs (CEO), Peter Bang (CDO), Ingemar Tärnskär (Executive Officer, Supply Chain and Product Development), Søren Bjerre-Nielsen (Chairman)
Number of employees
+9,500 (2018))
ParentVKR Holding A/S
Websitevelux.com

History

The first VELUX roof window was installed in a Danish school over 75 years ago by the founder of the company, Villum Kann Rasmussen. The company has been steadily growing since, entering the German market in 1952 in a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers and then later between the sons, Lars Kann-Rasmussen and Peter Albers[1] [2]

Organisation
A pair of VELUX skylights, GGL-7 center-pivot roof window (forward) and FS2 fixed Skylight (above) installed in a cathedral ceiling

VELUX has 27 production sites in 10 countries and sales companies in 40 countries.

The VELUX Group employs 11,500 people and is owned by VKR Holding A/S, a limited company wholly owned by foundations and family.

Products

In addition, VELUX offers many types of decoration and sun screening, roller shutters, installation products, products for remote control and thermal solar panels for installation in roofs. Velux windows can be installed on both flat roof and pitched roof windows.

Sponsorships

The company currently sponsors the Velux 5 Oceans Race and the EHF Champions League.

See also

References
  1. Rygaard, Troels. "VELUX strengthens its position in Europe". Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  2. Shultis, Jay. "VELUX Skylight History". Retrieved 7 April 2015.


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