Profiles for a greener environment Megrame

PROFILES FOR A

GREENER ENVIRONMENT

UAB Megrame began by producing PVC windows in 1992 and has grown to become one of Europe’s biggest manufacturers. Today the family owned business is also one of Europe’s largest producers of wooden windows, doors and glazing units. Philip Yorke traces the remarkable success story of Megrame and takes a closer look at its latest environmentally friendly products.

Megrame is a privately owned company that is the largest manufacturer of PVC, wood and aluminium doors and windows in the Baltic States. In 1996 the company went into partnership with Gealan Werke Fickenscher of Germany, which is the foremost European producer of PVC profiles. As a result, Gealan Baltic was formed. This company now compounds, extrudes and distributes PVC profiles at the Megrame facilities. Subsequently, Megrame has produced wood windows, facades, patio and entry doors, using only the highest quality materials and employing the latest and most advanced German technologies.

Megrame’s state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment is manufactured by Michael Weinig and Hess Technology of Germany, both of which are leaders in wood processing equipment and technology. One

of the most advanced LISEC glass cutting machines was also installed and this unique machine optimises, cuts and grinds glass quickly and economically. Following this investment a fully integrated LISEC insulated glass-unit manufacturing line was added to the system, thus significantly increasing the efficiency and capability of the plant. Other major investments have added yet further to the company’s reputation for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These include the addition of the latest extrusion presses and ‘Unicontrol’ wood profiling machines.

Today Megrame offers low energy PVC windows and doors, window sills and a wide assortment of single and double glazing units. These high quality products can be supplied with additional benefits such as protection against noise and sun, with added safety features, and the introduction of tinted, or laminated glass.

Lead-free efficiency

Megrame undertakes complex projects and long-term cooperation with major construction companies throughout Europe. Megrame also offers expert consultations to advise customers on the selection of windows and doors in order to meet the most demanding specifications. With the on-going drive for more environmentally friendly doors and windows, Megrame has been manufacturing plastic doors and windows using lead-free PVC profiles since 2006.

These energy-efficient windows are more durable, more stable and more resistant to external impact. They also maintain their white and shiny lustre for significantly longer than traditional units. The stabiliser used

is non-toxic and therefore does not affect human health or the environment. In addition, recycled lead-free profiles can be used for the manufacture of new PVC products, such as toys, packaging and medical supplies.

Today Megrame windows and doors are popular owing to their design and practical functionality. The company’s ‘green Line’ plastic windows and doors represent the highest quality and environmentally friendly products available on the market today.

Award winning technologies

One of Megrame’s latest and most innovative products is its low energy wooden window, the Gealan Euro 110M, which was awarded a gold medal in Lithuania’s recent ‘product of the year’ competition. This modified type of low energy window protects and insulates the energy and matches the requirements for the most energy-efficient houses. This new window from Megrame is not only safe and long lasting, but also meets the criteria for optimal sound insulation and EU break-in protection requirements.

This latest window technology was developed by Megrame and represents many years of diligent development work. Megrame’s ‘wood-warm’ windows are made from 110mm-wide 6-layer glued wood profiles. These can be coated with selected materials and filled with argon gasses for optimal insulation. Special aluminium profiles also protect the wood from harmful environmental impact.

What’s more, the company’s Gealan S9000 low-energy window was also awarded a gold medal. This range features a new system of energy-efficient windows characterised by exceptionally high thermal insulation parameters. After analysing the advantages of joining several elements from different systems, the Gealan S9000 attained the value of heat transmission co-efficient equal to Uf – 0.77, by using steel reinforcement in the profiles. These new 6-chamber windows for passive houses are made from Gealan S9000 units with 83mm frame width profile systems. The advantage of using this type of window is that it is possible to use 50mm width glazing units with one of the highest possible coefficients of energy conductivity.

All Megrame products are certified in compliance with the international quality standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and all pass the most stringent quality tests. In addition, all the company’s windows and doors bear the famous CE mark of quality control. n

For further details of Megrame’s latest innovative products and services visit: www.megrame.lt