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Read the latest Lumon International news
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[NEWS] Chilean Construction Chamber Visits Lumon Factory in Kouvola
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Lumon’s headquarters in Kouvola welcomed a delegation of 23 high-rise developers from Chile. This visit was part of a broader tour organized by the Chilean Construction Chamber, with a specific focus on sustainable and responsible building practices. Earlier in the week, the group visited Denmark and continued their journey to Finland to explore advancements in timber construction and other innovative construction solutions.
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[NEWS] Balkonser to provide authorized maintenance service of Lumon’s products in Finland
Starting from 2.9.2024, Finnish company Balkonser will act as the authorized service provider for Lumon’s products in Finland. Both Lumon’s consumer and professional customers such as property managers and housing companies can order Lumon’s regular maintenance services in Finland from Balkonser’s website, balkonser.fi (note: the website can only be found in Finnish). Lumon will continue to provide scheduled maintenance for Lumon’s patio glazing and will be responsible for any repairs to its installed glazing under existing warranty.
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[PRODUCT NEWS] Ultra-Clear Low-Iron Glass with Superior Light Transmission now available
Lumon has recently published a new product solution, Optiwhite. Optiwhite is a particularly clear, low-iron glass, which offers exceptional light transmission and is practically colourless. Unlike traditional glass, which often exhibits a greenish tint due to its iron content, Optiwhite is engineered to eliminate this discoloration.
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Media release: Lumon has supplied balcony glazing into the tallest residential building in Athlete’s Village of Saint Denis for 2024 Olympics near Paris, France
2 July 2024
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Lumon has published its first-ever comprehensive Annual Review for the fiscal year 2023
As a family-owned private business, this marks the first time in Lumon Group’s history to produce such a comprehensive report for its external stakeholders. “We feel that this is the right time to do so, given the increasing global demand for Lumon’s products and our enhanced professionalism as an organization,” states Lumon Group CEO Jussi Kinnunen.
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Lumon is part of the The SNA symposium ‘From Ideas to Conditions’ on June 3-4 at Malaga University
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. The team of chairmen for SNA is composed by the architects Veli-Matti Sanaksenaho, Mikko Summanen (Finland) and Borja Sallago (Spain).
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Media release: Lumon to incorporate glazing at Solhouse
Lumon, the world’s leading manufacturer of frameless balcony glazing solutions, has partnered with Vancouver-based real estate company, Bosa Properties, to deliver balcony facades to a 50-storey residential tower – Solhouse 6035 – in the Greater Vancouver Area, Canada. With Lumon’s glazing and glass railing technology to be implemented on over 400 balconies, the project will be the tallest building globally to include Lumon’s retractable glass-panel technology. Construction is set to begin in 2024 and complete in 2028.
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Lumon customers are using their glazed spaces more than expected for dining and entertaining
Lumon’s recent customer study reveals a notable trend: nearly 25-29% of respondents are using their outdoor spaces more than expected with the addition of glazing. While the concept of balcony glazing has become familiar in especially Nordic countries, the survey shows that the benefit of balcony glazing is often not fully realized until it becomes a natural part of everyday life. The survey, conducted across five countries -Finland, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Canada- highlights dining and entertaining as one of the top ways of using the outdoor space. However, the possible uses of the space extend far beyond.
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Press release: Lumon and AALTO Development set new standard for sustainable urban living with “Lākhouse” Project in Barrie, Canada
Lumon, a global leader in balcony and terrace glazing solutions, in collaboration with AALTO Development, proudly announces the completion of “Lākhouse,” the first multi-residential project to include retractable frameless balcony glazing in the city of Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Simcoe, Lākhouse, 10-storey resort-inspired condominium, provides 174 suites of modern and sustainable apartments, equipped with a Lumon balcony.
Find the upcoming Lumon events
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Wood works: Sustainable wood construction from Finland and Germany – Networking event in Munich
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.
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Trade mission focusing on Low Carbon Built Environment to the UK
Business Finland’s Low Carbon Built Environment export program is organising a continuum trade mission to London on 21-23 October 2024.
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FinnBuild – The International Building and Building Services Fair
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.
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Habitare 2024 – Furniture, design and interior event
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.
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General Fair of Zaragoza 2024
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. -
IV Construction Fair EXPOCONSTRUYE 2024 – Present and future of construction
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.
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Trade mission focusing on low-carbon built environment to the UK, 21-23 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.
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The SNA symposium ‘From Ideas to Conditions’ on June 3-4 at Malaga University
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.