Industrial solutions for construction & architecture
The Laumann Group, a family-owned company headquartered in Sendenhorst, Westphalia, is a leading provider of construction-related product solutions and IT services. The Laumann Group's expertise covers various industry solutions from PVC profiles for windows and doors (such as VEKA and GEALAN), to aluminium systems, PVC sheet and façade solutions, up to high-quality surface technology and IT consulting. Since 2025, the portfolio is complemented by the Epwin Group, a leading provider of high-quality building materials and plastic systems with a strong market presence in the United Kingdom.
Facts & Figures
Since 1969, the small craft business called VEKAPLAST, has now grown into an international company group. With an annual turnover of over 1.6 billion €, the Laumann Group has 60 locations worldwide and employs over 7,700 people on 4 continents (data as of December 2024).
Company history
Heinrich Laumann, entrepreneur & company founder
In April 1969, Heinrich Laumann met Ewald Venhues in Sendenhorst, who had founded the company "VEKAPLAST" with a partner and was now looking for a buyer for the plastic production. At that time, VEKAPLAST produced plastic roller shutter profiles. A few days later, Heinrich Laumann took over the company with eight employees and a turnover of DM 1.7 million.
With his courage and foresight, Heinrich Laumann laid the foundations for an unique entrepreneurial success story.
Latest news
The German-based Laumann Group SE is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the UK-based Epwin Group plc, a formerly publicly listed and successful business within the UK construction industry. This acquisition represents a key milestone in Laumann’s long-term growth strategy.
Every two years, the VEKA Group publishes its sustainability booklet "Future-friendly", which provides a comprehensive overview of the sustainability activities within the company group. With the fourth edition, which looks back over the years 2023 and 2024, we are once again emphasizing that sustainability is not a short-term trend, but a strategic, structural, and cultural component of our actions.
The German-based Laumann Group SE is pleased to announce its public offer under a scheme arrangement to acquire the UK-based Epwin Group plc, a publicly listed and successful business within the construction industry. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for both organizations and reflects a shared vision for sustainable growth, innovation and long-term value creation.
Laumann Group worldwide
Through long-term partnerships and a global network of locations and export markets, the Laumann Group brings innovation and quality across borders (worldmap as of December 2024).
