About us

VELUX Company Ltd is a sales and marketing organisation covering the whole of the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are part of the international VELUX Group with sales and manufacturing operations in 35 countries and 11,000 employees worldwide. Our local company was originally incorporated in the UK in 1954.

Father and son in kitchen with VELUX windows

Green plant leaves in the light blue background

"The most important prerequisite for all life and work is light."

Villum Kann Rasmussen

VELUX Founder

What makes us unique?

In 1965, Villum Kann Rasmussen formulated the Model Company Objective to define our way of doing business.

At VELUX we believe we have a responsibility to drive change within the company, our sector and beyond. We strive to transform indoor spaces to have a positive impact on the people who live, work and play in them.

Transforming spaces into favourite places

We bring daylight and fresh air into homes and buildings all over the world. VELUX solutions, from roof windows and sun tunnels to blinds and shutters, help create healthy and comfortable indoor environments.

Villum Kann Rasmussen founded the company in 1941. Today we employ 11,000 people worldwide, with sales offices in 37 countries and 21 production sites in 12 countries.

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VELUX History

VELUX roof windows have been improving the homes and lives of people all over the world. Explore our defining moments.

"A model company works with products useful to society and treats its customers, suppliers, employees of all categories and shareholders better than most other companies. A model company makes a profit which can finance growth and maintain financial independence."

VELUX Founder Villum Kann Rasmussen, 1965