Roto directors look ahead at Press Day

The 20th edition of the Roto International Press Day took place towards the end of last year. The directors reviewed the performance of the group in worldwide markets and also looked ahead to 2026.

The event is held in different European cities, and this time delegates were invited to Warsaw, where they learned more about Roto’s operations in Poland – the roof window manufacturing facility in Lubartów and the Deventer weatherseal plant in Sosnowiec.

As always, the main press conference focused on the international picture.

Dr Eckhard Keill, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Roto Frank Holding AG, opened the proceedings by reflecting on how the group’s overall turnover has increased by more than 70% over the last 20 years, with the number of production sites doubled and the product range significantly expanded and diversified. As an example, he pointed to how Roto Window and Door Technology (Roto FTT) now manufactures and markets almost all of the components needed to produce modern windows and doors, with the exception of glass and profiles.

Much of Roto’s expansion has been driven by the strategic acquisition of companies such as Deventer, the specialist weatherseal brand that is now part of the wider Window & Door Technology portfolio. Dr Keill stressed how these businesses have been successfully integrated, strengthening the group as a whole. “The processes and values put in place by Roto make strong companies even stronger,” he said. “This is why all our investments in strategic acquisitions have paid off.”

Dr Keill concluded by reflecting on how this vision and these values are encapsulated in the motto, “Today. Tomorrow. Roto.” “These three words represent Roto’s strong conviction that it will continue to be part of a value chain that is vital for the future,” he said. “They embody a responsibility to make customers’ future a little bit better every day.”

A net positive performance

Christoph Hugenberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Roto Frank Holding, reported that global turnover for 2025 would see a slight decline of no more than 1% compared to last year. He presented this as a net positive, explaining that it was largely the result of significant turnover losses in a small number of markets. In Europe and the USA, Roto achieved a slight increase in turnover in almost all regions. “This isn’t quite enough to fully make up for losses elsewhere in the world, but we saw this development coming and planned accordingly,” he said.

Close working with customers

Roto Window and Door Technology CEO Marcus Sander used his presentation to demonstrate how the company works closely with customers, providing technological expertise to develop specific solutions for hardware and seals. He cited a number of projects from around the world as examples. These included heavy-duty hardware for fibreglass profile windows in Canada, preconfigured hardware sets for sliding doors in Poland, and a highly airtight and wind-resistant balcony door solution for a customer in Germany.

Looking ahead to Fensterbau

Marcus Sander said that the focus for 2026 would be on continuing to work very closely with customers and providing tailored support for their projects. “We look forward to taking on many exciting challenges,” he said, inviting delegates and customers to join Roto at Fensterbau Frontale in Nuremberg in March, where the stand will be themed around Roto City. He promised “an inspiring environment for discussions on the question of how to produce custom windows and doors as efficiently as possible.”