Ventana Deutschland. The specialist in special window construction

For almost 25 years, Ventana has exclusively supplied the window manufacturer as an extended workbench for special construction. Thanks to a strict philosophy of not supplying dealers and end customers, there is no competitive situation with the company's own customers. The close network with partners, customers and suppliers enables us to continuously develop our own product range in order to meet the requirements of the market.

  • Production area of 11,000 m² with 250 employees
  • Lift-and-slide doors made of plastic in 8 profile systems with diverse solutions in the areas of safety, comfort and floor connection
  • Special windows made of plastic in 12 profile systems
  • Aluminium products for all requirements
  • Various opening types

Company history

1996
2003
2009
2010
2012
2013
2016
2017
2020
2020

1996
Foundation of Ventana

Company starts out with three employees. The plan is initially to establish itself on the market as a pure bending specialist. The management quickly realises that customers also want welded blanks and completely hinged windows. The first bending tables in production are self-designed one-offs; for production, the young company invests in smaller machines. Ventana’s first headquarters is part of a hall owned by co-partner Günther Pennekamp.

2003
Ventana becomes market leader in Germany

The development of the business model "from sheet to blank" continues, the volume of investments is growing: To meet demand, Ventana operates more and more bending tables and uses new machines and automation where possible. To have space for these new plants, Ventana is expanding its share in the rental hall. While the company only worked with a few profile manufacturers at the start, the portfolio is now being significantly expanded. The number of potential customers is growing, which means: In terms of turnover and workforce, Ventana becomes the largest company in Germany specialised in special windows made of plastic.

2009
Opening of the automated department for lift-and-slide doors

The addition of lift-and-slide doors to the portfolio offers new growth potential. Because demand in this area is increasing, it makes sense to introduce automation. For the first time, Ventana invests in large equipment, for example a four-head welding machine. Special assembly tables for the various production steps ensure that the company also combines top quality and service for lift-and-slide doors.

2010
Development of the sales location in Italy

A market with high demand for special windows develops in Italy. To serve this market, Ventana cooperates with German profile suppliers and produces the windows in its own factory. In order to guarantee the Ventana service in Italy too, Italian technicians and salesmen are active there. Even today, employees from Italy take care of this market.

2012
New construction of the company headquarters

The number of employees has grown to 150, and the rented hall has reached its limits – also because the narrow floor plan with its many solid walls no longer guarantees an optimal production process. Management comes to the conclusion: If Ventana wants to grow further, the company needs a new home. Together with the town of Vreden, a site can be found about one kilometre away, with an option for an expansion area. The idea is to create a new space not only for production but also for the employees: Colleagues should feel at home in the canteen and other new rooms.

2013
Opening of the “Happiness Factory”

The new building includes a facility that is new territory in Germany: an in-house large-scale day care for children up to the age of three. Thanks to a modern pedagogical concept and ideal offer for young parents, even the youngest children now find their place at Ventana.

2016
More than 200 employees for the first time

As turnover grows, so does the workforce: For the first time, Ventana employs more than 200 colleagues. The three-man business has developed into an important employer for Vreden and the surrounding area.

2017
Two employees in France

Ventana Germany expands the team with two French employees who are responsible for sales and technical consulting in France. The products are manufactured in Vreden and delivered weekly to France. In addition to the German employees, the Ventana sales team now consists of two colleagues for the Dutch market, three in Italy and two in France. In order to do justice to the special features in the countries, Ventana expands the product range to include specific products such as door frames for the Netherlands or stop and renovation frames for Italy and France.

2020
New aluminium product line

For the first time, Ventana enters the production of special windows and lift-and-slide doors made of a material other than plastic: With the aluminium products, the company expands its portfolio – allowing it to enter another growth market.

2020
Introduction of “heartbeat”

For Ventana, communication with employees has always been a key to success. To guarantee exchange and togetherness even as the workforce grows, the company introduces the social network “heartbeat”. Ventana’s own app shows: This company is and remains special.