VEKA - North America

VEKA Academy: A Hands-On Training Experience! We just wrapped up another incredible VEKA Academy, a two-day event where our valued customers and their employees gained valuable insights into the extrusion process. Guided by our seasoned team with years of industry experience, participants engaged in a unique blend of classroom learning and hands-on training, capped off with an in-depth plant tour. VEKA Academy is a perfect opportunity to dive into industry-specific training. A highlight of this session was the tour of our Education Center, which reinforces our commitment to helping employees grow and ensuring customers stay ahead of design trends and code compliance. The center is the perfect environment for learning Windows 101. This session also welcomed five new VEKA employees, getting them up to speed on our products and our important role in the industry. Thank you to all the attendees for making this session another success. We’re excited to see how this hands-on experience will shape the future of our customers and employees alike! #VEKAAcademy #HandsOnTraining #IndustrySpecific #EducationCenter #CustomerSuccess #Windows101 #EmployeeDevelopment #ExtrusionProcess #DesignSolutions

VEKA Apprentices Take the Spotlight! We’re so proud of our apprentices, Julia Corbett and Nate MacAfee, for representing VEKA at the Department of Labor! They shared their experiences in our apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor on behalf of the German American Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the impact and value of apprenticeship opportunities in building a strong future workforce. Their dedication and hard work are a testament to the power of learning on the job. Keep shining, Julia and Nate! #Apprenticeship #FutureWorkforce #GACC #VEKAproud

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect our VEKA East team and their families. To help meet the immediate needs of those affected, VEKA North America sent two trucks, driven by our VEKA Inc. extrusion team members, to deliver essential food and water to our East facility. Additionally, we've sent much-needed supplies like hygiene products and diapers. We're deeply thankful to our Operations and HR team, including the wife of our CEO, who helped with this effort. Your support has been invaluable and truly reflects the spirit of VEKA. #HurricaneRelief #VEKAFamily #WeCare #CommunitySupport #VEKAEast #VEKAvalues

At VEKA, we’re grateful for the loyalty, commitment, and collaboration of our valued customers and vendors. Your trust in us has been key to our shared success. Here’s to many more years of partnership, growth, and continued success together! Thank you for being a part of the VEKA family. #Partnership #Loyalty #Success #Collaboration #vekavalues #wecare #wecareweactwegrow #manufacturing #extrusion #pvc #vinyl #customerappreciation #vendors #appreciation

VEKA is reimagining the all-black window solutions market! Currently, we offer a white profile with various surface options—cap-stock, laminate, and paint. In 2025, we will launch Obsidian, our new black extruded profile, featuring the same surface options as our black-on-white substrates. Obsidian represents VEKA's dedication to innovative black solutions, eventually available as mono-extruded or with a black substrate enhanced by cap, laminate, or paint. While our white extruded substrates serve a purpose, they do not fall under the Obsidian brand. Our vision? A weather-resistant, visually striking mono-extruded product. We’re committed to rigorous development and testing before our full market introduction. Stop by our booth at GlassBuild America to learn more! #VEKA #GlassBuildAmerica #WindowSolutions #Innovation #Obsidian #Sustainability #Obsidian #revolution #solutions #blackwindows

The wait is over! GlassBuild America 2024 is officially open, and the VEKA team is excited to welcome you to our booth #39027! Stop by to discover our latest innovations and see how we’re transforming the future of fenestration solutions. Come say hi – we can’t wait to see you! #GlassBuild2024 #FenestrationInnovation #VEKASolutions #Booth39027 #vinyl #dallas #extrusion #pvc #manufacturing #tradeshow

With great sadness, VEKA shares the heartbreaking news that Chris Young passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. After courageously battling cancer for nine months, Chris's spirit and legacy will live on in all of us. Born in Chicora, Pennsylvania, Chris’s journey with VEKA began in 1995 when he joined the quality department. By 1996, he had transitioned to a window and door fabrication technician role, where his technical expertise and strong customer relations led to his promotion to technical account manager for the Northeast in 1999. In 2006, Chris’s unwavering dedication earned him the role of Northeast Regional Sales Manager for VEKA Innovations. By 2011, he had risen to Divisional Sales Manager, where he led the transformation into VEKA Outdoor Living products, guiding his team of four territory sales managers through over thirteen years of growth, innovation, and success. Chris’s leadership was a cornerstone of the division’s achievements. Chris's passion for his work, dedication to his coworkers, and unwavering commitment to his customers were evident in everything he did. He faced each challenge with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help others, inspiring those around him with his positivity and respect for all. More than just a colleague, Chris was a dear friend and mentor—always ready to offer support or encouragement. His infectious laughter and sense of humor brought joy to our workplace, reminding us to find moments of light even in the toughest times. Chris cherished his family, his work, his coworkers, and his customers. His contributions to VEKA and the industry will be cherished and remembered, but it is the warmth of his spirit and kindness that we will miss the most. As we grieve this profound loss, we also celebrate the legacy Chris leaves - a legacy of integrity, hard work, laughter, and a genuine love for life. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to his family. Rest peacefully, Chris. You will forever hold a place in our hearts and memories.

In Memoriam: Charles Lawrence (Larry) Irwin With profound sadness, we announce the passing of C. Lawrence Irwin, VEKA's first President and CEO, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A Western Pennsylvania native, Larry was residing in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. A visionary in the vinyl extrusion industry, Larry introduced PVC extrusion technology to the United States. His leadership saw VEKA grow significantly from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, marked by his dedication and strategic insight. Larry served as President from 1985 to 2002 at the Fombell, Pennsylvania headquarters. He oversaw the construction of the state-of-the-art Western Pennsylvania facility in 1986, which grew to 700,000 square feet. His vision also led to the establishment of VEKA West in 1995, expanding as the PVC market surged. By his final year as President, VEKA North America achieved over $110 million in net sales, a sharp rise from $643,000 in 1986. His legacy is evident in these numbers and the growth and innovation that defined his tenure. Larry’s influence extended beyond the company, shaping an industry and inspiring countless individuals. He is remembered with respect and admiration by those who worked with him. Survived by his family, friends, and colleagues, we offer our heartfelt condolences to all who loved him. Larry’s contributions will be cherished, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations at VEKA. https://lnkd.in/eCbxeAe9 #InMemoriam #VEKAFamily #LeadershipLegacy #IndustryPioneer #VinylExtrusion #PVCIndustry #IndustryIcon #LegacyOfInnovation #KiawahIsland

We're proud to partner with companies that prioritize mental health, like MITER Brands Foundation. Their recent partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention builds on initiatives like VEKA's Loneliest Road Mental Health Campaign that launched in 2022 in partnership with Kelly's Heroes. Together, we’re fostering open conversations and supporting life-saving resources, such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Our continued focus on mental well-being is making a difference in our industry and beyond. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e7cwqmJz #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #VEKA #vekavalues #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth #asktwice #itsokaynottobeokay #afsp

#GlassBuildAmerica2024 is approaching FAST! Whether you're flying in, driving down, or beaming over, we can't wait to see you at the biggest glass, window, and door event of the year! Sign up now at GlassBuild.com using code ITSDLS for FREE admission, and we’ll see you in Booth #39027! Everything is bigger in Texas, including the excitement at GlassBuild! See y'all soon! #VEKA #GlassBuild #TradeShow #DallasTX #GlassIndustry #EverythingIsBiggerInTexas #NGA