VELUX A/S

VELUX Group is the world's undisputed leader in roof windows and skylights, founded in 1941 by Villum Kann Rasmussen in Copenhagen, Denmark. A privately held company owned by the VKR Holding foundation, VELUX operates with estimated 2025 revenue of approximately €3.5 billion and employs over 11,500 people across manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. The company commands an estimated 80%+ global market share in roof windows and has expanded into solar-powered smart skylights, modular skylight systems, sun tunnels, and integrated blind and shutter solutions, fundamentally shaping how buildings utilize natural daylight.

Core Business

VELUX's dominant core product line is Roof Windows and Skylights dedicated to the building envelope's "fifth façade" — the roof. The company offers comprehensive product categories including: Pitched Roof Windows for sloped roof applications with full integration of blinds and shutters; Flat Roof Windows for modern architectural designs; Solar-Powered Smart Skylights featuring rain-sensing auto-close technology; Modular Skylight Systems for large-scale commercial applications; Sun Tunnels for diffused natural light delivery; and Integrated Blind/Shutter Solutions including solar-powered blind kits. VELUX's product ecosystem includes the VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO smart sensor system providing automated climate control through smartphone integration. All core products feature Low-E energy-efficient glass, soundproof noise reduction, and in some models, hurricane impact resistance for coastal applications.

Global Presence

VELUX maintains manufacturing facilities in 11 countries with production lines dedicated exclusively to wood processing and advanced glass processing. The company's global headquarters is located in Hørsholm, Capital Region, Denmark. VELUX's extensive distribution network reaches construction markets worldwide, supported by regional manufacturing for efficient market service. The company operates dedicated production lines for wood processing and advanced glass (secondary glass processing), maintaining its vertically integrated manufacturing model across all major production facilities.

Key Strengths

VELUX's competitive position is anchored by its 80%+ global market share in roof windows — a dominant position that has made "VELUX" synonymous with roof windows in the construction industry, much as "Google" has become for internet search. The company's ownership by the VKR Holding foundation enables long-term strategic focus without public market pressures, supporting sustained investment in R&D and manufacturing excellence. VELUX's vertically integrated manufacturing with stringent Nordic manufacturing standards ensures consistent global quality, with all core products produced in company-owned facilities and no reliance on low-end contract manufacturing. The company's comprehensive product ecosystem — from basic pitched roof windows to smart skylights with ACTIVE sensor systems — provides solutions across price points and applications, from residential attic conversions to large-scale commercial and institutional buildings.