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RIN 18 EN v0
RIN 18 EN v0
No. 18
August
2011
Christoph Hugen-
A new generation
GROUPE CHIALI:
schelders: Spe-
of locks is setting
Roto Board an
the companys
Compulsory quality
Algerian window
heart of Western
interview
DoorSafe 600
100 th anniversary
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manufacturers
Europe
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The building trade fair The BIG Show 2011 was held in Muscat
in the Sultanate of Oman from 21st to 23rd March 2011, and for the
second time the window manufacturer Almakassyb Altyib used
it as a forum to present itself to a large audience under the brand
name My Windows. Under the memorable slogan Thermal Insulation and Noise Reduction, the many visitors to the trade fair
were introduced to the benefits of modern PVC windows and
doors. Thanks to a very attractive presentation, the companys
trade fair stand became a highlight of the show and brought the
dedicated Roto partner more than 1500 customer contacts in just
three days.
The trade fair exhibits presented
by Almakassyb Altyib were windows and balcony doors with Roto
NT hardware technology, RGB TB
threshold and Patio S. In addition
there was a main door for each
of the locks Roto Vareo and Roto
DoorSafe Eneo CR with the new
combination lock that proved to
be a real crowd puller. A climate
and sound box helped make the
performance of the individual thermal insulation and noise protection exhibits actually perceptible.
This enabled visitors to experience
up close the superiority of modern
windows with multi-glazing over
the windows with single glazing
that are currently the norm in the
Arab world.
Reduction.
Rather ...
agency in Pock.
thrilling way.
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Polands new TV star
A successful pilot: The Roto team in the Ukraine is working on the further devel-
in that country.
This year staff, customers and business partners celebrated the anniversary of
Raedschelders founding. The founding of the company dates back to family
member Jean Raedschelders, who in 1911 had the opportunity to take over an
ironmongery together with a small shop in the Belgian town of Maaseik.
man manufacturer in its range, followed later on by the entire hardware technology range. Today, the
firm is the Roto Groups largest customer in the Benelux countries.
Trade in Europe
In order to expand and secure the
companys success in a united Europe, Mathi Raedschelders also
banked on cooperation with other
specialist trading companies: In
the 1990s, the family-owned company became a member of the
Ferney Group (Netherlands), Seba
(France), EBH and EDE (Germany)
trading organisations. The concept
of an exchange of ideas between
specialists on an equal footing also
characterises relationships with the
companys clientele, who number
somewhere around 32,000. We
depend across the board on longterm relationships based on trust
says the current Managing Director Eddy Evens, adding that thats
why many window and door manufacturers have been Raedschelders
customers for generations, just
as suppliers have been our partners for generations also. We have
grown and matured with companies like Roto.
Logistics and information
management for the third
millennium
In 1998, the Raedschelders management took the decision to build
a new logistics centre in the Renkoven industrial area in Maaseik. The
thinking behind this was to set new
standards in warehouse, distribution and information technology.
And the companys growth did in
fact increase once again at the new
location: Raedschelders became
the leading furniture and interior fittings, window and door hardware,
tool and machine, ironmongery
In 1998, the Raedschelders management took the decision to build a new logistics centre in the Renkoven industrial area in Maaseik. This set new standards in
warehouse, distribution and information technology.
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and forth.
operation fruitful.
Roto Director for the Western business areas (on the left in the photo), Western
Europe Market Director Mike Piqeur, Benelux Sales Manager Gregory Raepsaet
Raedschelders.
New tasks for seasoned assets: In May 2011, Martin Gra (right) assumed responsibility for establishing and running the new Eastern Adriatic business region in the Window and Door Technology Division. Marcus Mller was appointed
Sales Director at Roto Gluske-BKV. Also shown is the assistant to the Sales Director, Nicoletta Carrera Nulla.
RI: Do you also regard the specialists in the Roof and Solar
Technology Division as the key
to success? After all, thatll
soon be your new home ...
Christoph Hugenberg: Most certainly well try to constantly improve the development and use
of employee potentials here also.
But both my new home and my
old one is the Roto Group. The two
divisions will continue to grow together even more in the future.
Thats what Ill be working towards
together with my colleagues on the
board.
Identifying needs
Effective 1st May 2011, Jordi
Nadal took over as AluVision
International Sales Director at
Roto. Since then he has flown
around the world to meet the
people in China, the Mediterranean region and South America
who plan and manufacture with
Roto aluminium windows. Roto
Inside caught up with him and
his colleague Uwe Jakob at the
AluVision Centre in Velbert.
RI: Mr. Jakob, we have already
spoken to you before about the
many opportunities that exist in
the aluminium business. How
do you and Jordi Nadal aim to
make even better use of them in
the future?
Uwe Jakob: With the new division
of work, we simply have more time
for the important tasks. This division of work has greatly strengthened the management of AluVision.
While Jordi Nadal heads off to the
business regions and works on formulating an international strategy,
I can pay more attention to the customers in the German-speaking region who currently have a lot to do
for us. There is also Ivn Torrents,
another member of our sales controlling and market planning strategy team. Thats three experienced
aluminium specialists whove been
collecting and evaluating information for months. When we com-
speaks ...
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Roto DoorSafe 600
Cold, storm and damp remain outside: The new Roto DoorSafe 600 lock
generation keeps doors permanently
tightly shut.
three meters and the latch conversion from dummy mullion side
make door production efficient and
profitable.
rosion-resistance requirements by
a multiple. They are free of chromium compounds and therefore pose
no eco toxicological, hygienical or
sanitary health hazards. Additionally, the new lock generation profits from the new, brushed stainless
steel surfaces with outstanding resistance to manual loading and the
ravages of time.
save energy thanks to the high efficiency of the new Roto DoorSafe 600
combination lock, which are fitted
with the new lock generation. Cold
and draughts stay where they belong:
on the other side of the door.
Roto DoorSafe 600 protects better keyword burglary protection:
Break-ins even during the day are becoming increasingly common, as burglars target the familys belongings.
The European standard DIN EN 16271630 divides burglary protection for
windows and doors into burglary resistance grades that are based on common break-in methods. Roto DoorSafe
High pulling power, smooth and flexible: The most secure lock Roto DoorSafe
has ever offered profits from a strong combination lock consisting of a bolt and
power wedge.
The reliable 3-point and 5-point additional lockings from Roto DoorSafe 600 keep
Whether with a deadbolt, bolt, power wedge, V-cam or twist bolt any Roto
main entrance, escape and panic doors tightly closed over their entire height.
DoorSafe 600 version will meet the most stringent security demands.
Logo: Ammon
Modernised or better: The logo of the
trading house is now more dynamic
A pure-gold coin with the image of Rotos founder Wilhelm Frank is traditionally
Six members of the large Ammon family celebrated the 14th Ammon Window
awarded only to staff that have worked at Roto Frank AG for many years. With a
Days with their guests. The paths of Stefanie Ammon (1st from left) and Klaus
wry smile, they name this coin their Gold Wilhelm. But after a partnership of
Ammon (1st from right) will systematically lead them in the coming years to more
71 years, a customer has also earned this special recognition declared Dr. Eck-
and more responsibility. The paths of the two current managing directors, Gerd
Ammon (2nd from left) and Dieter Ammon (2nd from right) will gradually lead them
within the next ten years to marginal employment for pensioned managing
partners, as both cheerfully admitted in their discussion with Roto Inside.
Energetic refurbishment
The architect Burkhard SchulzeDarup opened the trade convention
with a lecture on the energetic refurbishment of existing buildings.
trepreneurial skill of the family and staff that merits celebration, but also the skill
on all levels.
The Ammons left no doubt about one thing: After 100 years, it is not only the enof those who have put their trust in Ammon: customers and suppliers. Many of
them became firm friends over the years emphasised Dieter Ammon, and we
feel obliged to them, in the very best sense of that word.
Growing by trust
Partnership that supports
children?
with in a country.
correctly commissioned.
tomer, capability.
manager?
processing customers.
bour in Germany?
partnerships?
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Roto Azuro at the castle hotel
Noblesse oblige
right after, when they laughed their
heads off during the lecture from
Dr. med. Michael Spitzbart. Without pointing the finger, he was able
to plead for active health care in a
humorous way. For instance, according to Dr. Spitzbart, by observing the correct parameters in human blood, insufficient supplies
can be diagnosed and alleviated
early, before they are able to trigger
organ damage and illnesses. One of
his core statements you can eat
a good mood! People who have to,
or want to, make great demands
of themselves, could considerably
improve their resilience and performance by eating correctly and
having enough proteins, and at
the same time they can effectively
protect their bodies from damage.
Stress is an emotional state. It is
not a measurable amount of work,
he explained, and he encouraged
the numerous entrepreneurs repre-
Germanys only habitable castle ruin is what the lord of the castle Graf zu Eulenburg und Hertefeld
calls his residence on the Lower Rhine, a home thats both unusual and steeped in history. Today, Hertefeld Castle attracts overnight guests who are looking for something that little bit special. Newlyweds for example can spend their first nights together in the bridal suite, in which the Roto Azuro
panorama roof window provides a unique studio atmosphere.
Germanys only habitable castle ruin Hertefeld Castle on the Lower Rhine.
Only launched in 2010, the Roto Object Service Centre in Leinfelden has already established itself as a contact point for manufacturers of aluminium systems. Head of AluVision Development
Matthias Pfeiffer and his team help to answer questions for manufacturers arising from the needs of building owners and architects.
The OSC staff talked to Roto Inside about their day-to-day work in
which routines are few and far between.
Finding problem solutions for customers. And doing it quickly, is
Matthias Pfeiffers quick summary
of the core tasks performed by the
team made up of himself and three
other colleagues. Of course, weve
always had to deal with our aluminium customers special project
enquiries. However, in 2009 and in
collaboration with our customers,
we started to define and formulate
a process for handling these enquiries. That, so to speak, was the
groundwork for founding the OSC
in the summer of 2010, says Matthias Pfeiffer.
Standard is the exception
The constantly new and different
aluminium window and facade designs make standard solutions the
exception rather than the rule at the
OSC. And the fact that were not
Our ideal concept is quite clear: Our customers planners and designers start
their work and contact us immediately. The earlier the joint development work
begins, the more trailblazing our end solutions can be, says Matthias Pfeiffer.
Large sashes, heavy weights, fine details: Even though Roto solutions do
A decisive advantage for the team: All the important departments that can sup-
port the project management with their know-how, such as prototyping and the
testing centre, are situated in the immediate vicinity of the OSC in Leinfelden.
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Evaluation systems for energy-efficient windows
Compulsory quality
Three people who are actively accompanying the dynamic upswing of the Iranian building-element industry (from left): Walter Kullakowski, Roto Sales Man-
ager, Klaus Engesser, Market Director Export, and Elham Shekarriz, junior sales
manager.
The Iranian youth likes to spend its spare time with friends and family at private
celebrations, but also taking part in varied sporting activities. Skiing in the near-
by mountains is very popular. Trips to the Caspian Sea or to the Persian Gulf and
the range of cultural events in the citys concert halls, cinemas and theatres pro-
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GROUPE CHIALI
Imprint
Photos: GROUPE CHIALI
Publisher
Roto Frank AG
Wilhelm-Frank-Platz 1
D-70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
Algeria in numbers:
- Population: 34.37 million (density:
14.4 per square kilometres)
- Capital city: Algiers (El Djazair)
- O fficial name of country: Peoples
Editorial board:
Monique Gnuschke, Udo Pauly,
Ralph Saile
Editorial staff
Commn Sense GmbH
Haverkamp 30
D-45289 Essen
Telephone: +49 201 89470-0
Telefax: +49 201 89470-22
roto.inside@commn-sense.de
French
- Borders: Algeria is on the North-African coast and borders Tunisia and
Libya in the east, Niger in the southeast, Mali in the southwest and Mauritania and Morocco in the west. It is
the second largest country in Africa
with a Mediterranean coast of ap-
In the western Algerian town of Sidi Bel Abbs, one of four franchise partners is
such as for example in Al Affroun, in the north of Algiers in a large student hall of
been completed.
Especially with the newly developed NAWAFID profiles, the company will lift the
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