News & Events

The Finnish company Suomen Visor Oy has launched a new line of window blinds made from recycled materials, featuring a record-low carbon footprint. The product is one-of-a-kind on the European market and answers the growing demand for high-quality, environmentally friendly sun shading solutions.

Balconies are evolving beyond traditional outdoor spaces to become essential, multifunctional features in modern multi-family residential buildings. Our latest B2B customer survey, gathering insights from 94 respondents across many European countries and Canada, highlights the increasing importance of balconies, the growing demand for multi-climate solutions, and the role of glazing in enhancing building aesthetics, value, and sustainability. 

18.2.2025 – Lumon has implemented the first solar energy-collecting balcony railing in a renovation project in Lahti, Finland. Lumon’s new eRailing technology combines the benefits of solar panels with an aesthetically pleasing railing solution, offering housing companies the opportunity to reduce their electricity bills without significant additional investments.

Lumon has been selected as a finalist for the “Most Innovative Building Material Product” -category at the prestigious NAHB International Builder’s Show ® in Las Vegas.

On Thursday, the 14th of November, the first internal audit of Lumon Group’s extensive 5S –factory project was conducted at the Antequera production plant in Spain. The audit was extensive and was held by Lumon Group’s Production Leadership Team.

Germany’s tallest timber high-rise is making its mark, representing advancements in a new era of ecological construction. Last week, “Roots” was recognized with the BFW Project Developer Award “B!WRD” in the category “Residential” (Wohnen). During the gala in Berlin last week, BFW Bundesverband Freier Immobilien- und Wohnungsunternehmen e.V. announced winning projects for the categories “Residential”, “Commercial”, and “Neighborhood”. Fabian von Köppen accepted the award (pictured on the left). 

The profile line at Lumon’s factory in Kouvola has achieved an accident-free year. The profile line, with its heavy lifting and handling of bulky materials is prone to accidents. “This is a great accomplishment. One core element of this achievement has been the consistent improvement in cleanliness and orderliness, ensuring smooth flow of materials in the factory,” notes Production Manager Matti Puhakka.  

Lumon’s integrated LED lighting, designed for seamless use with Lumon’s roof solutions, is now compatible with Zigbee-based home automation systems, including Philiphs Hue.  

Tommy Hellsten, a renowned Finnish writer, therapist, theologian and educator, resides in his unique seaside home in Loviisa. Tommy Hellsten’s home is known as “Wisdom House”, and serves not only as a home but also as a working environment for therapy services, counselling and consulting. One of the home’s main spaces is Lumon’s large glazed terrace, which can be accessed from various points in the home.

Wood as a construction material is gaining attention in the German market. Business Finland’s Low Carbon Built Environment program is organizing a networking event in Munich, Germany on 17 October, 2024 to foster the opportunities this trend creates.

Business Finland’s Low Carbon Built Environment export program is organising a continuum trade mission to London on 21-23 October 2024.

FinnBuild – The International Building and Building Services Fair will take place in Helsinki, Finland on 8 – 10 October 2024. FinnBuild showcases the latest products and services, working methods and solutions for construction and building technology, as well as wide variety of program for trade professionals.

Habitare is the leading furniture, design and interior event in the Nordics. Habitare offers inspiration and experiences for five days. It will take place on September 11–15, 2024 in Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre​.

The Zaragoza General Fair is held from 9 to 13 October, a unique opportunity to promote your products and services to a family-oriented visiting public.

For 82 years, each edition has been one of the most important activities of the Great Festival of Zaragoza, LAS FIESTAS DEL PILAR, attended by the public from all over Aragon and from all the Autonomous Communities.

Expoconstruye is the main professional construction fair in Andalusia, returns for the fourth consecutive year as a reference in the sector on 16th and 17th October 2024.

Business Finland’s Low Carbon Built Environment export program is organising a continuum trade mission to London on 21-23 October 2024. Lumon will be participating the event.

The SNA Symposium is a cultural activity that has emerged to generate a dialogue and a contrast between the architecture of Finland and Andalusia. The aim of this meeting is to create an event where architects from both territories share their work and experience, under a specific theme, in an academic atmosphere.