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oknoplast.com

2019

REPORT

EVERY 20 SECONDSa new window is built

in the OKNOPLAST factory

Table of contents

01 | About the company ..............................................................7

1. Family tradition of innovation ....................................................................9

2. Our mission and vision ................................................................................13

3. Our factories, branches and products ..................................................15

4. Highest quality .................................................................................................19

5. Leaders in innovation...................................................................................23

6. Building responsible relationships.........................................................29

7. Ethics is the foundation of our business ............................................33

04 | Our sustainable manufacturing ......................... 81

1. Reducing water and energy consumption and CO2 emissions 83

2. Responsible waste management .............................................................87

3. Educating our customers ............................................................................91

02 | Employees – our greatest asset and capital ....................................................................35

1. Our values ..........................................................................................................37

2. MBO — Management by Objectives .......................................................41

3. Supporting employee development ......................................................45

4. OHS is a must ...................................................................................................51

03 | Social involvement is in our DNA ............................................................................. 55

1. Supporting those in need ..........................................................................57

2. Fighting for health .........................................................................................65

3. Promoting sports ............................................................................................71

4. Patrons of culture ...........................................................................................75

05 | Going forward ..........................................................................93

1. A word from our President........................................................................94

2. Our awards and distinctions .....................................................................96

2019 REPORT FOR 25 YEARS OF OKNOPLAST

We have been supporting social initiatives from the very beginning of our operations.

Mikołaj Placek

President of the Management

Board of the OKNOPLAST Group


A WORD OF INTRODUCTION

A window is undoubtedly something

more than just an object shielding us

from the environment. It has become an

important element of interior design,

which emphasises the style of a home and

impacts the residents’ well-being, which

has an impact on our everyday life and

health. We had the opportunity to see this

transition of the window joinery industry

over the course of the last 25 years with

OKNOPLAST. Today, celebrating the 25th

anniversary of our launch, we can boldly

claim that we had a significant impact on

this metamorphosis. However, a company

is more than just a sum of its products. This

is why the OKNOPLAST Group, the leading

manufacturer of PVC windows, attaches

particular importance to creating safe

and innovative spaces for our customers,

employees, partners and communities.

Since 1994, we have been consistently

creating spaces for our consumers by

offering them innovative solutions, which

have a positive impact on their surround-

ings; for our employees, by offering them

development opportunities, as well as for

the society as a whole, by getting involved

in important initiatives and events. As a

consequence of these actions, we have

also created an inspiring space in business,

thanks to our collaboration with start-ups

and organisations, as well as building

strong relationships with business part-

ners. Another key element of the broadly

understood process of creating spaces is

taking care of the environment, which is

a natural consequence of the development

of our company and the sense of responsi-

bility, which stems directly from it.

In line with this philosophy, we defined

and implemented good practices, which

we would like to share with you now,

in this particularly special moment for

OKNOPLAST.

Mikołaj Placek

PRESIDENT OF

THE MANAGEMENT BOARD

We have been creating space for 25 years

1ABOUT THE COMPANY

CREATING COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES FOR 25 YEARS

OKNOPLASTis a Polish family company,

which became one of the key players on the European market

1ABOUT THE COMPANY

CREATING COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES FOR 25 YEARS

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New OKNOPLAST office building, opened in 2018

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years of experience in the PVC window market

share of export in sales

25 + 75 %

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01 ABOUT THE COMPANY / FAMILY TRADITION OF INNOVATION


We are a dynamically growing

group with experience spanning

twenty-five years and an

established position as one of

the leaders of the PVC joinery

industry in Europe.

What is particularly important for us is the

fact that the OKNOPLAST Group is a Polish

family business. We believe that family

businesses constitute a very valuable

element of the business sector, due to the

values they bring to economic and social

life. This is why we make every effort to

develop and strengthen the positive image

of the Polish brand both in Poland, as well

as in the international market.

Our strength lies in innovation. As a

leader in this field, we do not only conform

to the current trends – we are setting new

trends instead. We were the first company

in Europe to implement over 50 innova-

tive industry solutions, thus shaping the

direction of its development. These inno-

vations, as well as the high quality of our

products enabled the OKNOPLAST brand

to conquer the markets of the Old Conti-

nent. We operate in a number of markets,

including in Austria, Czechia, France, Ger-

many, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,

Norway, Finland, Italy and Hungary, where

we are one of the leading suppliers of PVC

and aluminium windows, doors and roller

blinds. In 2018, the OKNOPLAST Group

1. Family tradition of innovation

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One of the first factories estab-lished in the economic zone in Niepołomice.

recorded a turnover of 171 Mio. €, and

the share of export in the total sales of the

Group amounted to 75%, which made us

one of the three largest exporters of PVC

joinery in the European Union.

In June 2013, we announced the

launch of the OKNOPLAST Group, compris-

ing three companies: OKNOPLAST offering

premium PVC joinery, WnD, our foray into

the economy class, as well as ALUHAUS

offering aluminium products. This led to

the further diversification of the product

portfolio and tailoring the Group’s offer

to the customer needs and ensuring their

satisfaction, which for 25 years has been

our main objective and modus operandi.

Eight years on the market.

TOP PREMIUM class in the aluminium products segment.

Five years on the market.

PVC window manufacturer, mainly for export to European markets.

TOP 5 biggest PVC window companies in Poland

More than 25 years on the market.

OKNOPLAST Group

France

Denmark

Germany

Sweden

Norway

Switzerland

Italy

Slovenia

SicilySardinia

Austria

Czechia

Hungary

Slovakia

Finland

Poland

Ireland

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3000European markets

showrooms revenue in 2018

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The mission of the OKNOPLAST brand

is to offer consumers innovative and

reliable technologies. For 25 years,

the brand has been striving to be a

global leader in creating spaces for

customers, employees and business

partners according to the philosophy of

OKNOPLAST – creating space.

ALUHAUS is a brand that focuses on form

and design by creating modern, visually

distinctive products. The main objective

of the brand is designing products that

evoke unforgettable impressions and

unique emotions.

In accordance with the adopted strategy,

WnD is a supplier offering attractive and

flexible products and business solutions.

The brand prioritises quick and efficient

service, which the customers enjoy from

its very launch.

OKNOPLAST?! MIKE, IT’S A BOLD, BUT EXCEPTIONAL SOLUTION!

AND SPACE DOESN'T LIMIT US!

TRANSPORT? NO PROBLEM!

WE ARE A FLEXIBLE SUPPLIERWITH FAST AND EFFICIENT SERVICE.

IT'S TRUE, EDMUND.I WOULD ALSO POINT OUT ITS

PURE FORM AND RAW BEAUTY.

I SEE A MODERN

DESIGN HERE, HENRY.

AHEAD OF ITS TIME!

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ABOUT THE COMPANY / OUR MISSION AND VISION

In the OKNOPLAST Group we

know that the key to success is to

put our customer satisfaction as

the foundation of everything we

do.

At the same time, we are well-aware of the

fact that long-term customer satisfaction

is one of the most difficult goals to achieve

while running a business. This is why as

a group comprising three brands, we are

doing our best to provide not only the best

products, but also comprehensive services

to customers – a goal that is supported by

missions and visions of each of the brands.

The missions and visions of each brand

constituting the OKNOPLAST Group com-

prise their most important values, which

guide us in our everyday activities. Our

sustainability strategy sets an important

goal – delivering long-term benefits to

all stakeholders, including our customers

and business partners, our employees, as

well as those in need, who are the focus

of our CSR activities. We also attach great

importance to environmental protection

initiatives.

2. Our mission and vision


of the largest manufacturers of PVC windows in Europe

windows – our production capacity

Top 5 2 million

Ochmanów

San Marino

Rąbień

Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck

Rennes

Germany

France

Italy

Poland


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The extensive offer of the

OKNOPLAST Group includes PVC

windows with accessories, PVC

exterior doors, roller blinds,

aluminium products, as well

as winter gardens. We tailor

and shape our offer to each of

the local markets in which we

operate.

The OKNOPLAST Group comprises three

state-of-the-art production facilities and

three unique joinery brands, as well as

sales branches located in several European

countries and a chain of more than 3,000

showrooms spread throughout Europe.

We build our products using the latest

production lines by the world's leading

manufacturers of machines for PVC and

aluminium doors and windows, as well as

roller blinds and glass panes – Schirmer,

Rotox, Fimtec, Urban, Stb, Lisec and Emegi.

Production processes are fully automated

and controlled on-line to minimise the pos-

sibility of a human error. The OKNOPLAST

Production System, implemented in

manufacturing, enables us to maintain the

highest level of reliability of our machines,

thanks to which we eliminate the possibil-

ity of production errors and quality issues.

The group’s production capacity is close

to 2 million window units annually. Our

individual brands – OKNOPLAST, WnD and

ALUHAUS – operate in different market

3. Our factories, branches and products

ABOUT THE COMPANY / OUR FACTORIES, BRANCHES AND PRODUCTS


OKNOPLAST Group's product portfolio

01 ABOUT THE COMPANY / OUR FACTORIES, BRANCHES AND PRODUCTS

WINDOWSTERRACE DOORSEXTERIOR DOORSROLLER BLINDS

ACCESSORIESSMART

OKNOPLAST

EXTERIOR DOORS

TERRACE DOORS WINDOWSWINTER

GARDENSOFFER FOR

DEVELOPERS

• Leading brand of the top premium

PVC windows segment in Europe

• Innovations and unique product solutions

• Product equipment conforming to the highest

standards

• Unique design and style

of aluminium exterior doors

• Innovative technologies

• Great thermal parameters.

• Product equipment conforming to high standards

• Components provided by renowned suppliers

• Best value for money

WINDOWS EXTERIOR DOORSTERRACE DOORS ACCESSORIES

Photograph by: OKNOPLAST LAB


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segments, but they are connected by some

business elements common to the entire

OKNOPLAST Group.

For 25 years we have been creating safe

and comfortable spaces for our customers.

We build all our products with passion and

professionalism. We believe that windows

change the lives of customers and per-

spectives of architects. For us, a window

is more than just a piece of structure – it

is also an important element of its interior

design. The company’s portfolio encom-

passes windows, as well as exterior doors

made of PVC and aluminium, roller blinds

and a broad range of accessories. We also

launched in-house production of our own

glazing units. As one of the few companies

in this segment, we offer our custom and

original solutions, available only under our

brand. These products stand out thanks to

the advanced solutions ensuring the best

energy efficiency, the highest precision of

workmanship and unique aesthetics.

Their high level of thermal insulation is ensured by noble gases injected between glass panes, argon

(Ug=0.5 W/m2K) or krypton (Ug=0.3 W/m2K).

OUR CUSTOM

1, 2 and 3-chamber glazing units

are available in the offer

of the entire OKNOPLAST Group

ABOUT THE COMPANY / OUR FACTORIES, BRANCHES AND PRODUCTS

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The company has implemented its tailor-made OKNOPLAST Quality System at every stage of production.


quality control at every stage of production

the only company from outside Germany to win the IFT Silber Medal quality award

100 %


Every plant of the OKNOPLAST

Group attaches great importance

to the highest quality of our

products.

In order to ensure compliance with the

most stringent standards, the entire pro-

duction process is constantly subjected

to quality control process, carried out

internally, as well as by external entities.

We carry out thorough analyses from the

moment of receiving components from our

suppliers, which are then used to make our

products. What is more, the OKNOPLAST

Quality System experts, who work

together with suppliers, carry out regular

quality audits, whose aim is to improve

our suppliers’ production processes. We

check 100% of products on production

lines to ensure the highest possible level

of compliance with customer expectations.

Every product is packaged using transport

racks and properly secured, so that it does

not sustain any damage during transport.

We also employed a special quality man-

agement system that allows us to quickly

eliminate all the issues and prevent them

from occurring again in future.

4. Highest quality

01 ABOUT THE COMPANY / HIGHEST QUALITY



The production process of our windows

Profile

veneering

Profile cutting

and milling

Welding and cleaning

frames and sashes

Installing posts,

crossbars, superstructures

1. PREPARING PVC PROFILES AND STEEL ELEMENTS

2. PREPARING THE WINDOW STRUCTURE



Installing sash

hardware

Packaging and transport to the FGW

(Finished Goods Warehouse)

assembling

the structure

Glazing and installation

of glazing beads

Quality

check

Installing

frame hardware

Installing

hinges

INSTALLING THE WINDOW STRUCTURE AND GLAZING

3.INSTALLING HARDWARE AND PREPARING STRUCTURE FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS

4. INSTALLING THE WINDOW STRUCTURE AND GLAZING

5. QUALITY VERIFICATION, LABELLING AND LOGISTICS OF FINISHED PRODUCTS

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In 2018, the OKNOPLAST Group presented the Smart Window,

enabling users to watch a film or surf the Internet


implemented innovations

50 +revenue spent annually on R&D activities

+ 1.5 %


Since the very launch of our

operations, OKNOPLAST focused

on innovative ideas, supported

by the highest quality and

unique design. We address our

offer to conscious – and thus

demanding – customers.

This is why innovation is one of the cor-

nerstones of our company’s development,

and this is why we strive to constantly

improve our products to better respond

to the growing needs of the market. This

approach led us to be the first company

in Europe to implement innovative green

solutions, such as an Ug = 0.3 glazing unit.

Other products in our offer, which have no

counterparts among other European com-

panies, include anti-smog ventilators, as

well as SpaceBlock thermal lock featured

in the Winergetic Premium Passive win-

dow for passive buildings.

R&D –key to our success

We run our own R&D operations – the

department works on new and innova-

tive products, as well as improvements

to products featured in our existing offer.

Every year, we invest up to 1.5% of our

revenue into research and development.

In addition, we commission some of our

research work to scientists from universi-

5. Leaders in innovation

01 ABOUT THE COMPANY / LEADERS IN INNOVATION


ties located in Krakow, as well as to the

international academic community. We

also run two well-equipped, unique labo-

ratories used to test window joinery and

glazing units, running thorough and long

trials of new solutions to be featured in

our offer in future. Thanks to these efforts,

our customers can enjoy thoroughly tested

and fully developed products.

More than 50 innovations

By implementing innovative solutions, we

became a company which sets new trends

in the field of product aesthetics, technical

parameters and functionality.

Over the course of the last 25 years,


OKNOPLAST smart window. Anti-smog ventilators with anti-allergic filter stopping PM10

particles made us proud.

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OKNOPLAST has developed more than 50

innovations. In 2003, we were the first

company to showcase a thermal insulation

window. We doubled it up with patented

invisible hinges, hidden in the frame. We

were the first company to release a four-

pane window, as well as with chambers

filled with krypton gas. Both technologies

ensured our competitive advantage in

terms of heat transfer coefficient. What

is more, before us, nobody has ever tried

to use a narrower, 70-millimetre window

profile with the same static properties as

the basic 80-millimetre profile


Our key innovations in 2017-2018

Anti-smog ventilators

equipped with anti-allergic

filters. A barrier against

hazardous PM10 particles,

boasting 98% efficiency.

Smart home

Integrating joinery into the

Smart management system,

via mobile app and voice

control.

Smart window

A fully interactive window

that can replace

a tablet or a TV.



Extensive history of innovations at OKNOPLAST

1994

1997 2000 2004 2007

1998 2002 2006 2008

OKNOPLAST is founded.

Second OKNOPLAST

plant opens

in Krakow.

We move

to Ochmanów.We start our

international expansion

and enter the German market in connection

with Poland's

accession to the EU.

Introduction of

Platinium windows

to our offer –

first windows in

Europe

curved to the interior.

We are also the first

Polish company

to sell windows

in Italy.

We are the first to

introduce glass panes

with heat transfer

coefficient of U=1.1.

We win first awards

and the Market Leader title.

We are the first

company in Poland

to receive the

IFT certificate.

Founder's son,

Mikołaj Placek,

takes the helm of the

company.



2010 2012 2015 2017

2009 2011 2013 2016 2018

We launch

our offer

on the French market.

We start sponsoring

Inter Milan.

Prolux windows,

which offer up to

22% more light, are

launched on the

market.

We introduce

anti-smog solutions and Voice OKNOPLAST voice

control technology.

Our windows are the first

to obtain the

WK2 safety certificate.

We launch

Platinium Evolution

– the first energy-

efficient window on

the market,

built on the

foundation of the

proven Platinium

model.

We refresh our logo

and introduce new

marketing

communication.

The changes

encompass

a Facebook page.

Our offer starts

featuring windows

for passive buildings

– Winergetic Premium Passive

with Space Block

technology. We sign

sponsorship agreements

with Borussia Dortmund

and Olympique Lyon football clubs.

We launch

PIXEL windows

on the market.

We present our

Smart Window at the

Fensterbau Frontale

trade show.

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Business partners from Italy visit the OKNOPLAST factory in Ochmanów.


partners across Europe

customers all over the world until 2018

3,000 + 1.67 + million


From the very first day of the

company’s operations, we

have been building a friendly

space for collaboration and

communication with all

entities pursuing their business

objectives by working with us.

At OKNOPLAST, we believe that a high

level of commitment of a business partner

is a prerequisite for success on both sides.

Respect is the cornerstone of relationships with our partners

Mutual benefits – this is one of the founda-

tions of our sustainable company manage-

ment model, which enables us to build

lasting relationships with colleagues in all

areas of our business. Every day, we make

every effort to give them a sense of secu-

rity and ensure that we are making the

best business decisions and investments.

Our joint journey with customers

For more than 25 years now, our custom-

ers were always at the heart of everything

we did. This is why we try to keep up with

their expectations and even exceed them a

bit. Only by doing so can we ensure meet-

6. Building responsible relationships

01 ABOUT THE COMPANY / BUILDING RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIPS

FAIR PLAY THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL OUR PARTNERS



ing their needs. Our model of cooperation

with customers, based on a Customer

Journey approach, envisions efforts and

activities spanning several stages, carried

out by representatives of various seg-

ments of our company.

Education is one of the key elements of

activities addressed to our customers. We

want them to have the broadest possible

knowledge about our products. We share

this knowledge in a simple and accessible

way, with the help of our OKNOPLAST Lab

project.

The OKNOPLAST Lab videos were watched

LEARN ALL THINGS WINDOWS WITH OKNOPLAST LAB

Our engineers check the quality, durability and functionality

of OKNOPLAST windows. They show you how to prepare for

window replacement and what you can expect from a professional

installation team. They explain the complex topics of energy

efficiency and soundproofing in an accessible way. They also offer

design classes for lovers of sophisticated interiors.

OKNOPLAST LAB

Presentation of the

parameters and

advantages of our products

Tips on preparing for

window replacement

and other guides

Tips on what to expect from

a professional installation team

Design classes

for lovers

of sophisticated interiors



by nearly 5,300,000 people on YouTube,

they were also watched 855,600 times on

Facebook.

What did it look like? In 2017, we

recorded a series of videos, in which our

experts explained the most important

issues and mechanisms linked to windows

and doors. Thanks to the humorous, con-

densed, as well as very informative and

practical form, those looking for knowl-

edge could quickly learn and understand

everything related to choosing great win-

dow joinery for their homes, while saving

time spent on searching.

views of our videos

from the OKNOPAST LAB

channel on Facebook

views of our videos

from the OKNOPAST LAB

channel on YouTube

855,600+5,300,000+

Photograph by: OKNOPLAST LAB

Our video entitled: “A simple story. Replacing windows” was watched on YouTube by nearly 303,000 viewers.

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Cooperation in OKNOPLAST is always in line with the compliance policy.


in terms of brand trust on the market

No. 1In 2018, we were ranked in the prestigious London Stock Exchange ranking of 1000 inspiring European companies


Here in the OKNOPLAST Group,

we want to grow and develop

our business in a sustainable

manner, while respecting the

benefits of all stakeholders. We

know that only ethical relations

with employees, customers,

partners and the environment

can bring satisfactory results.

This is why we conduct our business fairly

and in compliance with applicable com-

petition laws and regulations, import and

export regulations, financial transparency

rules, as well as the most stringent stand-

ards of human resources management.

In order to further secure our com-

pany, business partners and customers,

we implemented a compliance policy in

accordance with the principle of imple-

menting good practices, before the regula-

tions enforced introducing such solutions

by companies.

In the area of production and sales, our

objective is to introduce the company’s

products to the market in a responsible

manner. This is why we comply with all

kinds of regulations and requirements,

including marketing and legal regulations,

as well as our internal policies.

All transactions made on behalf of the

OKNOPLAST Group be accurately reported

in accounting books and reports avail-

able to the public, accordance with the

applicable procedures and standards. The

company’s assets are supposed to help

our employees in achieving our common

business goals. We believe that business

relationships should be based on integrity,

honesty and teamwork. We are committed

to treating people with due dignity and

respect.

7. Ethics is the foundation of our business

01 ABOUT THE COMPANY / ETHICS IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR BUSINESS

2EMPLOYEES – OUR GREATEST

ASSET AND CAPITAL

CREATING INNOVATIVE SPACE FOR WORKING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR

PEOPLE FOR 25 YEARS

WE SUPPORT OUR EMPLOYEESin development of their skills

and passions every day

2EMPLOYEES – OUR GREATEST

ASSET AND CAPITAL

CREATING INNOVATIVE SPACE FOR WORKING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR

PEOPLE FOR 25 YEARS

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Employees are our greatest asset.


employees in the operational division

employees in the commercial division

employees in the OKNOPLAST Group

13175331850 +


02 EMPLOYEES – OUR GREATEST ASSET AND CAPITAL /

OUR VALUES

1. Our values

Respect, teamwork, courage, efficiency.

We believe that without proper engage-

ment of our team and partners, we will

not be able to see any of our goals, objec-

tives and assumptions implemented –

even if they are the best ideas. This is why

we attach so much importance to creat-

ing spaces for development and being

proud of participating in the vision of

the OKNOPLAST Group, as well as fulfill-

ing our individual ambitions. We strive

to continuously develop on the basis of

our organisation’s core values of respect,

teamwork, courage and efficiency. We

hold them dear to our hearts, offering our

employees a wide range of opportunities

for self-fulfilment and support in every

area of their lives. We also strive to ensure

equal opportunities for women and men

in the company’s structures. Currently,

40% of our office workers are women, and

this number has been growing steadily for

many years now.



OUR VALUES

We consciously take risks

and boldly go where no one

has gone before. We don’t lie

and treat challenges as

opportunities,

not issues.

We do not get discouraged by

problems and continuously

strive to find solutions.

We do not wait for someone

to point them out to us.

We are all important and we

respect each other, our work,

beliefs and convictions. We

ensure that everyone in the team

feels respected and respects

others – colleagues, partners and

customers.

We all strive for one goal

and we cooperate in order to

achieve it. No one relaxes their

efforts, because being a part of

a champion team is a privilege

and responsibility.

COURAGE EFFICIENCY

RESPECT

TEAMWORK

Our values

Employment in individual companies of the OKNOPLAST Group

ALUHAUS

employees

WnD

employees

OKNOPLAST

employees

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OUR VALUES

Creates a relationship between the coach and

the team, selects and manages players.

Guarantees the outcome – “we have rules, we

have to carry our tasks out”

A coach and a leader, provides information,

listens and leads conversations.

Never loses sight of customer needs in any

decision or action.

Able to analyse and draw the right

conclusions.

COACH OBSERVER

Constantly strives to improve processes. A

catalyst for change, never gives up and pushes

them in the right direction. Turbocharger

of sales – if the organisation is an engine, a

manager is a turbocharger, which boost the

performance to make it work even better.

Sees a broader perspective,

by focusing on the entire organisation,

not only a single department or

function.

LEADER VISIONARY

OKNOPLAST manager’s role

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Strategic PowerOn meeting with OKNOPLAST employees.


sales growth thanks to management by objectives

8 %


2. MBO — Management by Objectives

In the OKNOPLAST Group, we want to

ensure that all employees feel a sense

of ownership towards the company

and its impact on stakeholders, as well

as on the environment. That is why we

implemented the MBO management

programme – Management by Objectives. It

is a model based on very precisely defined

assumptions for the company – resulting

from the adopted strategy – as well as

for all individual employees. By pursuing

their personal and professional objectives,

our employees contribute to the success of

the company. It is worth noting that our

management processes are innovative in

comparison with traditional MBO designs,

since apart from implementing hard goals,

we also developed and implemented

OKNOPLAST values and clearly defined

managerial roles.

Internal communication within the

organisation is one of the key elements of

the company’s strategy. Every employee

should be able to clearly define the most

important objectives and goals of the

entire company. This is why our internal

communication is multi-pronged and

encompasses meetings with teams, a new

Intranet, information boards and newslet-

ters.

Thanks to our Management by

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Our MBO model

Individual interview with the

employee

Personal Development Plan

Manager’s support Objective achievement evaluation

OKONOPLAST in 2016, we managed to

improve the efficiency of our company,

which translated into an 8% growth in our

sales.

At OKNOPLAST Group, we know that the

strength of the company lies in its people

– regardless of the department they work

in and their actual position. That is why we

believe that our employees are the best

source of knowledge about the organisa-

tion and its capabilities, as well as new

directions of development. This observa-

tion has led us to establishing HR rooms

everywhere, even in production halls. We

want the dialogue in our company to be

ongoing – thus, we want to give everybody

an opportunity to voice their concerns or

share their proposals. This is yet another

tool, which enables us to ensure support

for everybody who needs it. Building a




structure which fosters discussion and

development of employees at every level

and in every segment has made many

of them to become actively involved in

decision-making processes and share

their often innovative concepts to carry

out the common goals and objectives,

which translates into a number of positive

changes. Creating a space, in which every

employee can share their ideas and over-

see its implementation remains one of our

key priorities. Our team is what deter-

mines the standing of our company and its

brands every single day, and it is thanks

to the initiative of OKNOPLAST Group

experts that we managed to develop opti-

mal solutions for rebranding our points of

sale throughout Europe.

Individual success

Company success

Bonuses for successes

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of employees hired for new positions are internal candidates

20 %


3. Supporting employee development

Developing competencies of our employ-

ees has an impact on implementation of

our strategy and objectives, since without

their engagement we cannot sustain our

growth and development at a satisfactory

rate.

Creating space for development

That is why we make every effort to

make them feel valued in the OKNOPLAST

Group and to enable them to learn. All

development programmes are a part of

the management and knowledge sharing

framework in place within the company.

In addition, we support our employees by

subsidising foreign language courses. We

also subsidise purchases of books, text-

books and academic journals, as well as

external training and additional education.

We also launched a special training

line for our production workers, where

new employees learn their ropes for three

weeks before starting actual work.


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A broad offer of training courses

Project management Finance for

amateurs

Work preparation

and

new skills

Team management E-learning

24/7

Transparent rules, bonuses and benefits

We want our employees to feel comfort-

able at work. To that end, we try to ensure

proper atmosphere in the workplace,

as well as transparency of the rules and

conditions of employment. We also try to

build relationships based on fairness and

good atmosphere.

All employees of the OKNOPLAST Group

are employed on the basis of employment

contracts. Apart from that, we use services

of a temporary employment agency to a

very limited extent. We also decided to

expand our benefits scheme. Our employ-

ees can take advantage of a spectrum of

additional benefits and support in many

areas.

We also do our best to support the

development of individual passions of

our employees in numerous areas, such as

sports and art. Among our activities in this

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The spectrum of additional benefits

Healthcare Insurance

and financial support

Subsidising costs,

pre-paid cards,

Relaxation zone

Holiday vouchers

and gifts

Company

and children’s events

field, we subsidised a motorcycle trip of

one of our employees to Romania, as well

as a trip to a running race in the Dolomites.

In order to reinforce the awareness of

the real impact our employees have on the

company, we have introduced a recom-

mendation system. The system serves to

provide bonuses for our team members

who recommended other experts to work

for our organisation. According to our

data, 20% of all employees hired for new

positions are internal candidates. What is

more, we are constantly developing new

solutions in the area of HR and company

management. We are well-aware of the

fact that all processes need to be con-

tinuously improved to ensure sustainable

development of our company. The recom-

mendation system also covers our produc-

tion workers.






Motorcycle

trip to Romania

July 2017

Riding my motorcycle is my passion,

and I’ve always dreamed of going to

Romania on two wheels. However, such

an undertaking required considerable

financial outlays. I managed to save up

a bunch of money, but that still was

not enough. At some point, I faced the

risk of having to cancel the trip, but

thankfully, I found help nearby.

OKNOPLAST helped me out

and I am very grateful for that.

Jacek Milczarski

Senior Maintenance Employee


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July 2017



Running is a global epidemic. There are

more and more runners everywhere.

In addition, there are more and more

challenges and races in which I wanted

to participate. Unfortunately, several-

days-long running events were beyond

my budget. I could only dream about

running in the Dolomites. Suddenly,

it turned out that it was easy and

achievable. All I had to do was to share

my dreams at work, and suddenly I got

money to pursue my dreams.

Thank you!

Arkadiusz Muzyk

Warehouse Specialist

At OKNOPLAST, production is organised with the most stringent safety standards in mind.


employees complete their occupational health and safety training on their first day

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4. OHS is a must

Operating in line with current health and

safety regulations is one of our top priori-

ties.

Our employees are responsible for

ensuring their own safety, as well as

supposed to take care of safety of their

colleagues, which encompasses wearing

appropriate protective clothing, using

hearing protection, respecting procedures

for handling chemicals, operating machin-

ery and equipment, as well as traffic rules

in production and warehouse halls.

Every employee needs to complete

a number of training courses preparing

them to perform their duties on a given

position. They are taught the specific of


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working with various devices and rules

of individual rooms and halls. Under the

watchful eye of qualified coaches and

trainers, they learn all the necessary skills.

The signage accompanying all machines

and devices reminds the employees of the

safety rules, warning them about dangers

such as excessive noise levels, risk of

burns, chemicals and so on.

We carry out regular inspections and

analyses to identify potential hazards and

to measure harmful factors, such as noise.

Safety first

Responsibility

for personal safety

and safety of colleagues

Respecting procedures for

handling chemicals

Using

protective clothing

Safe operation of machinery

and equipment

Using hearing

protection

Respecting rules of traffic rules

in production and warehouse

halls



OHS IS A MUST

As a result of these analyses, every year

we review and update detailed hazard

descriptions, as well as preventive pro-

cedures and their possible consequences,

which are binding for all the employees.

OKNOPLAST production quality is at the highest level.

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IS IN OUR DNA

CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR THE SOCIETY

FOR 25 YEARS

HELPING OTHERSis one of our core values

3SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT

IS IN OUR DNA

CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR THE SOCIETY

FOR 25 YEARS

We also support initiatives on international markets.


people have received our help

supported initiatives

of social involvement

110,00027025 years

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SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED

We support education, sustainable

development, innovative social and

industry trends, we also participate in

many charity and community events.

The OKNOPLAST Group is developing

dynamically – and this growth enables

us to participate in important social

initiatives to a greater extent than

before.

Mikołaj Placek

President of the Management Board

of the OKNOPLAST Group

From the very first day of its

operations, the OKNOPLAST

Group focuses on helping those

most in need.

We are particularly involved in all cam-

paigns aimed at helping children, the sick

and the poor. We also support unusual and

uncommon passions, cultural projects and

sports activities.

At OKNOPLAST Group, we believe that

all support should be not only smart, but

also long-term, since it should enable

those in need to actually improve their

situation. That is why we establish coop-

eration with organisations and institutions

offering support to those people.

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SIEMACHA

Association

years of cooperation

20

supported

initiatives

50+

The OKNOPLAST Group is one of the

most significant, as well as long-running

partners of the SIEMACHA Associations.

Our most important projects, including

the children’s home in Odporyszów near

Tarnów, a children’s facility in Kozłówka

in Krakow, as well as an overhaul of the

Association’s headquarters were carried

out with significant financial support of

the company, as well as thanks to the

personal involvement of its owner. The

OKNOPLAST Group also willingly support

our activities in various forms and ways.

We repay that debt with our work with

children and participation in company

events, which gives us a lot of joy and

serves as an opportunity to learn from

the best.

Fr. Andrzej Augustyński

President of the Board

of the SIEMACHA Association

For 20 years, the company has been

supporting the Association financially,

helping children in difficult financial situ-

ations and circumstances. Among other

things, the company sponsors summer

holidays and educational trips abroad for

children living in the organisation’s centres

and donates funds for the renovation

of rooms. Within the framework of this

cooperation, we also support the Demos

Foundation, which runs a unique chil-

dren’s home in Odporyszów near Tarnów,

as well as other organisations. In the case

of the former, we provided windows and

doors for this modern facility, which was

built just 4 years ago. In addition, we also

support the organisation financially.

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We have been working with the Bridge

Foundation since 2015. One of the Foun-

dation’s initiatives, which we had our part

in, was the “Education is a Window to the

World” international project. Its objective

is to teach youth about the global envi-

ronmental, social and cultural challenges,

as well as their impact on Poland. In 2017,

the project carried out the “Stop the culture

of waste” campaign, promoting circular

economy. The campaign included waste

paper collection, the proceeds from which

were used to purchase books for munici-

pal libraries in 314 districts. Together with

our employees, we collected 10,411 kilo-

grams of waste paper. In addition, we also

shared our knowledge on recycling with

youth during special workshops.

The Bridge Foundation

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Knowledge of global trends shaping the

economic and social landscape should

be included in today’s core curriculum.

Understanding global processes by young

people gives them an advantage in the

current global labour market.

This is why educational activities in this

area are extremely important. On the

other hand, we are really glad that we

can count on the support of partners

such as OKNOPLAST while carrying such

educational projects.

Margo Koniuszewski

President of the

Habitat for Humanity Foundation

middle schoolers

from 12 middle

schools took part

in educational

activities supported

by OKNOPLAST

200

of waste paper

were provided

by OKNOPLAST

employees to

The Bridge

Foundation

10,411 kg




Habitat for Humanity

Foundation

years of

cooperation

9

windows

gifted

106

The Habitat for Humanity Foundation

helps those who have no place to live

or live in inappropriate conditions, and

tries to meet their needs. The organisa-

tion helps poor families with building and

overhauling their homes. OKNOPLAST

support these initiatives with donations

in kind in the form of our products. our

windows were used during the renovation

of an apartment of a family in need living

in Gliwice.

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years of

cooperation

provided in 2017

to the beneficiaries

of the Wiosna

Association

7

1000 €

Every year, we join the “Noble Box”

campaign, the aim of which is to provide

material and mental support to families

and people in dire straits. For seven years

now, we have been organising charity

drives for the most needy and the poor.

In addition, we also donate our prod-

ucts to the campaign as needed. In 2016,

we have provided kitchen windows for a

three-person family in Kalwaria Zebrzy-

dowska.

Noble Box

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We are a good neighbour

We are a company from the Małopolska

Region, which is why it is very important

for us to be a good neighbour and support

the community in which we operate. That

is why we are happy to help local institu-

tions and organisations.

• We provided and installed new windows

in the renovated Single Mother’s Home in

Ruda Śląska.

• We sponsored a trip to the United States

for the students of the Stanisław Kostka

Jesuit Junior High School in Krakow.

• We supported the renovation of the com-

mon room in the Dermatological Ward of

the Stefan Żeromski Hospital in Krakow.

• Our employees took part in a CIUCH W

RUCH campaign organised by the 3R

Recycling Solutions – the proceeds from

the collection of second-hand clothes

carried out as part of the drive supported

Anna Dymna’s Foundation “In Spite of

Everything”.

• Our help extends beyond our immediate

vicinity. In 2017 we also joined the drive

to help the victims of a tornado, which

Students of the Kostka Jesuit Junior High School in the US.

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ravaged the town of Rytel. Among other

things, we provided windows to the most

needy.

We support our employees in difficult circumstances

When one of our employees lost his home

in a fire in 2018, we immediately jumped

to help him. We are proud of our employ-

ees, who expressed their willingness to

support their colleague – we organised a

fundraiser for rebuilding the home, and

as OKNOPLAST, we have also donated

our products to help. In addition, we also

supported the construction works, which

enabled us to quickly provide support in

the form of a living space for our employee

and his family.

OKNOPLAST actively participated in the “Ciuch w Ruch” campaign.

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supported pro-health initiatives

of social involvement

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Our OKNOPLAST Running Team.


We are running for health

– not only our own, but mostly for

those who cannot run themselves.

By participating in races, both

in Poland and abroad, we want

to promote prevention, healthy

lifestyle, as well as raising funds

for the treatment of the sick and

persons with disabilities.

Anna Pawłowicz

Member of the OKNOPLAST

Running Team

Supporting the sick and ill is

particularly dear to our hearts.

We get involved in initiatives

aimed at promoting prevention,

we also provide support to the

people suffering from various

diseases.

We are aware of the fact how financial

support, as well as understanding and

support in everyday life, are important to

those people and their families. What is

more, our employees are actively involved

in these activities.

Promoting prevention

We believe that cancer prevention is very

important in our lives, which is why we get

involved in a variety of initiatives geared

towards education regarding this subjects.

Four years ago we joined the campaign

“Cancer. It can be cured!” as a partner.

2. Fighting for health


FIGHTING FOR HEALTH

RunningTeaM

OKNOPLAST


The goal of the campaign was to promote

screenings among Poles, as well as to

convince them that cancer is a disease

that can be effectively treated. Among the

activities included within the scope of the

campaign was the “Outrun Cancer” race,

which was attended by OKNOPLAST team

– our runners, who run marathons on a

regular basis. We also organised a unique

activity during the international BATI-

MAT trade show as part of the Movember

campaign.

During the fairs and trade shows, our

stand is visited by thousands of people. We

decided to take advantage of this fact and

in addition to presenting our products, we

decided to join the Movember campaign.

We know how difficult it is to get motivated

and take care of one’s own health. Thus, we

wanted to emphasise the main message of

Movember – not only during the BATIMAT,

but also in our headquarters near Krakow.

Magdalena Cedro-Czubaj, Marketing

Director at the OKNOPLAST Group

We are also involved in a variety

of local charity drives, such as football

matches between Oldboys BKS Bochnia

football club and TVP3 Krakow journalists,

along with an auction of football gadgets,

the proceeds of which funded the treat-

ment of five-year-old Szymon Waryan.

The boy suffers from IV stage neuroblas-

toma and requires a therapy abroad. As

a company, we have donated a T-shirt

of Abdelkader Ghezzaly, who played for

Olympique Lyon, as well as BVB scarves.

During the event, the organisers managed

to raise nearly 7 200 €.

In March 2017, we also got involved as

a sponsor in the organisation of the 2nd

“Oncological Gynaecology” international

conference, devoted to intersectional chal-

lenges and discoveries from the fields of

gynaecology and oncology.


FIGHTING FOR HEALTH

We get involved in a variety of initiatives geared towards education regarding cancer prevention.



FIGHTING FOR HEALTH

from the sale of

each window was

donated to support

people with

physical

disabilities as part

of the “Support

After the Start”

campaign run

by the Krakow

Business Run

2017.

provided for the

organisation of the

Krakow edition of

the race

2,5 €

30,000

For 2 years now, we have been actively

involved in the activities of the Business

Run Foundation. In 2017, we joined the

“Support After the Start” initiative as one

of the partners. As part of the campaign,

we donated 2,5 € for every window and

external door sold to the Foundation. The

proceeds from the sale of products were

given for the support of people with

physical disabilities.

We also got involved as a sponsor in

Krakow Business Run. Thanks to this ini-

tiative, 212 people with physical disabili-

ties from eight cities in Poland received

support in 2017 alone.

Business Run

Foundation

Our collaboration with OKNOPLAST

shows that there is more than just

one dimension of shopping. The most

obvious one – the everyday one, so

important for our own comfort, as well

as the social one, thanks to which we

can help people in need while shopping.

Suddenly, our world and the world of

people in need becomes more beautiful.

Agnieszka Pleti

President of the Poland

Business Run Foundation

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I Have a Dream

Foundation

fans watched the game with Piotrek

Inter Milan players met Piotrek in person

81,000

5

We like to make people’s dreams come

true, and making them happen is an impor-

tant aspect of supporting the sick in need.

This is something that the “I Have a Dream”

Foundation knows very well, which is why

they have been trying to make people’s

wishes come true for many years now.

We joined forces with this organisation to

meet the 16-year-old Piotrek and make

his wish come true. As a great fan of Inter

Milan, he dreamt of seeing his beloved

team live for years. With our help, he was

able to go to Milan and watch the game

from the VIP box at the San Siro stadium.

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euro donated to the Association

Business Partners involved in a charity drive

2,500

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Therapiezentrum Hof Fuler

Association

We also organise unique charity drives

abroad.

As the OKNOPLAST Group, we are

aware of the fact that we need not only

space for professional business relations

that enable our growth, but also joint com-

mitment to creating a better reality and

helping those in need.

This has led us to organising a special

sales programme for our business partners

in Germany. The partner who achieved

the best sales result could pick a founda-

tion or association that OKNOPLAST

would support financially. As part of this

campaign, we supported Therapiezentrum

Hof Fuler Association.

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PROMOTE SPORTS

3. Promoting sports

Supporting young football players

We are a company that is strongly involved

in sport and we feel socially responsible

for supporting young athletes.

As a patron of sports and a sponsor of

famous European football powerhouses,

such as Inter Milan, Olympique Lyon,

Borussia Dortmund and Virtus Bologna,

we strengthen our international position,

which allows us to get involved in numer-

ous philanthropic activities on our local

market.

We have been awarded the

title of SPORTS AMBASSADOR

for our proactive action for

the future of young, talented

athletes and promoting sports

in Poland


Sports programmes for children and youth

These activities involve our partner-

ship with the Progres Sports Academy.

The Academy, which operates under the

patronage of Jerzy Dudek, organises

sports activities for children, taking care

not only of their athletic preparation, but

also of shaping their characters. We have

been working with the Academy since its

inception. As of now, the Progres SA has

won the Polish Championship and the

Voivodeship Championship.

We also supported the develop-

ment of a local football club – Puszcza

Niepołomice. Starting from the 2009/2010

season, OKNOPLAST sponsored the team,

when it was taking part in fourth-league

games. Our support has allowed the team

to develop and aim higher. In 2012/2013

season, the team won a historic promotion

to the first league.

OKNOPLAST Korona KRAKÓW basketball team

As a company located near Krakow,

OKNOPLAST is particularly involved

in local activities. In 2018 we decided

to become the name sponsor of the

OKNOPLAST Korona Kraków team. The


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Progres SA – Jerzy Dudek’s football school.

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Being a patron of sports obliges. We feel socially responsible for supporting young and talented athletes.

Kulig and Bublewicz Memorial – 0 HRPP team.

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basketball school sponsored by our com-

pany is run by Marcin Kękus, former Noteć

Inowrocław and Wisła Kraków player.

We are passionate about motorsports

Our support for various sports initiatives

does not end on the football or basketball

pitch. We are also involved in rallies. For

many years, OKNOPLAST sponsored the

Polish Rally Champion Janusz Kulig, who

passed away in a tragic accident in 2004.

Currently, for a couple of years, the Kra-

kow Automobile Club has been organising

a commemorative rally. It was only natural

for us to join the event as its partner and

sponsor. The 11th Memorial to J. Kulig and

M. Bublewicz took place in April 2017.

This prestigious event is particularly

important for us because of its location – it

takes place in a neighbouring town, which

makes us feel even more responsible and

connected to this initiative.

At the end of 2013, we got involved in a

charity game “All Together for Simoncelli”,

together with Italian stars. The meeting

was dedicated to Marco Simoncelli, an Ital-

ian motorcycle rider who died in a track

accident in 2011. The aim of the event was

to support the construction of a day care

centre for persons with disabilities in Cori-

ano, Rimini, where he grew up. The charity

drive was attended by world-famous stars,

including Alberto Tomba and Zucchero.


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Patron of Polish Architecture 2016


Being an architect is a never-ending

challenge. Trends change in a blink

of an eye and the customers are

increasingly aware, and thus more

demanding. This is why we are

constantly on a lookout for innovative

and unique solutions. Collaboration

with OKNOPLAST

– a market and innovation leader

– offers nearly unlimited opportunities

for growth. I had the opportunity to

learn from the best, which immediately

translated into building my own brand

as an architect.

Julia Wilczyńska

young architect

As a company with deep roots in

Poland, we grew to appreciate

Polish culture and art, as well as

its diversity. We want to support

young artists and help them to

fulfil their artistic dreams.

That is why we pay attention to unconven-

tional initiatives and support social and

cultural initiatives, which constitutes an

important element of our activities.

Opening a window to art

Every year, we are patrons of the

“Jasiński&Friends” art exhibitions, which

have become a staple in the calendar of

cultural events taking place in Warsaw.

The key idea behind these exhibitions is

to promote Polish art – painting, sculpture,

graphic arts and photography, as well as to

foster positive relationships between the

artistic milieus, cultural institutions, busi-

4. Patrons of culture


PATRONS OF CULTURE


nesses and individual art aficionados. In

2017, we got involved in this initiative for

the fourth time.

We create a space for development for young architects

We joined the “Young Architects’ Competi-

tion” organised by the Builder monthly as

patrons, to mark our participation in the

“Promoting Polish Architecture” project.

The aim of the Competition is to support

students of architecture faculties and

young architects in their professional and

creative development. In 2017, during

the Young Architects’ Days, which consti-

tuted a part of the competition, we had

an opportunity to present our philosophy

and our innovative approach to design,

as well as present a rich product portfo-

lio. By doing so, we want to educate young

people and raise awareness of trends, as

well as inspire them to shape the future of

our industry.

Young Design – a competition for young designers

In 2018, we got involved in the Young


PATRONS OF CULTURE

OKNOPLAST joins the 2018 Young Design competition for the first time – the Awards Gala.

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Design competition. The aim of the initia-

tive was to select the most talented indus-

trial design designers among the young

generation. This is the only competition on

the market in which designers are evalu-

ated by representatives of the business

world. As part of our involvement, we

distinguished an amazing designer, who

presented a compact electric city vehicle

powered by a drill.

We build and appreciate creativity in Polish business

For the second subsequent time, the

President of the OKNOPLAST Group took

part in the Creative in Business project.

The 50 Most Creative in Business ranking

is an initiative that fosters the innovative

and creative business in Poland. President

Mikołaj Placek was once again asked to be

a part of the jury, which presents awards

to people who want to grow, build innova-

tive businesses and introduce unconven-

tional solutions.

We support engineering students

The European BEST Engineering Com-


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PATRONS OF CULTURE

petition is an international event, taking

place in 6 cities in Poland and more than

30 countries across Europe, addressed to

students of technical universities, which

looks for engineering knowledge, creativ-

ity and innovative thinking.

The OKNOPLAST Group, whose entire

operations are based on innovation,

decided to join the project as a partner.

“La Dolce Vita” – combining Polish tradition and looking into future

As a Polish family-owned company, we

have the duty and a privilege to promote

our homeland abroad. The activity in this

field takes various forms, since apart from

promoting our products, we also want to

showcase our art to international audi-

ences. That is why we decided to join the

initiative originated by the Ambassador

of the Republic of Poland to Italy Tomasz

Orłowski, as well as world-famous pho-

tographer Piotr Stokłosa, who worked

together on “La Dolce Vita” calendar. Polish

representatives of the world of fashion,

We became patrons of the La Dolce Vita calendar. Photographer: Piotr Stokłosa. Models: Gosia Baczyńska, Bohoboco, Dawid Woliński and others.

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PATRONS OF CULTURE

including top model Ola Rudnicka, as well

as designers: Gosia Baczyńska, Bohoboco,

Dawid Woliński and La Mania brand were

all invited to join the development pro-

cess. The idea behind the project was to

combine the power of Polish tradition with

a modern, innovative view of the future.

We support promotion of our homeland

We are a Polish family-owned company,

which leads us to make every effort to

promote our country abroad.. Stemming

from this was our collaboration with the

Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to

Bratislava regarding the celebrations of

the Centenary of Polish Independence and

25 years of Polish-Slovak cooperation. We

joined the official celebrations organised

by the Embassy as a partner.

The celebrations of the Centenary of Polish Independence and 25 years of Polish-Slovak collaboration were enriched by

performances at the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava.

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4OUR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SPACE FOR 25 YEARS

WE STRIVE TO IMPLEMENT NEW SOLUTIONS AND MATERIALS,

which ensure that our products are more environmentally friendly.

4OUR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SPACE FOR 25 YEARS


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route optimisation thanks to special software

less energy needed to illuminate our warehouses

of water is constantly circulating in the production plant

3 %50 %90 %

We reduce our energy consumption.


04 OUR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION / /

REDUCING WATER AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS

The OKNOPLAST Group upholds the most

stringent international standards and

respects similar regulations, which enable

our company to minimise its environmen-

tal impact associated with the nature of

our operations. Working in a responsible

and safe manner is a cornerstone of our

factories and production plants. As the

industry leader, we also want to be at the

helm of green solution in manufacturing.

Our care for environmental protection

can be seen in our efforts to minimise our

footprint, as well as fostering collabora-

tion with academic institutions such as

the Krakow University of Technology and

local start-ups, as well as raising aware-

ness about environmental issues among

our employees, partners and customers.

We strive to limit energy and water

consumption at our production plants to

a minimum. To that end, we employ inno-

vative solutions that help us to achieve

higher energy efficiency.

Six years ago, we implemented com-

pressor heat recovery systems to heat

water in social rooms and warehouses. We

also replaced heating systems in selected

production halls, which significantly

improved working conditions and reduced

our gas consumption. What is more, we

also implemented a system for using

excess heat from one of the halls to heat a

part of the warehouse.

These solutions enabled us to reduce

the power used for lighting by 50% - its

consumption went down from 4 kW to

2 kW. Thanks to replacing lighting, we

also eliminated the cumbersome need to

replace energy-saving bulbs on a regular

basis. In addition, we now get better qual-

ity of light, which significantly improved

working conditions.

1. Reducing water and energy consumption and CO2 emissions


ENERGY

WATER

CO2



The energy savings amounted to

460,800 kWh annually, which translates

into saving around 12 300 € every year.

We also strive to reduce water con-

sumption in our factories, which is why

we installed sedimentation stations in our

plants. These stations enable recovering

water from the machines used for cooling

our products. Thanks to this solution, 90%

of all water is constantly circulated, and as

a result, we use only 10% of fresh water.

In order to reduce our CO2 emissions,

we introduced a number of improvements

in our logistics. All countries, where we run

our OKNOPLAST showrooms, have very

strict regulations concerning the transport

Areas for minimising our environmental impact




fleet. Thus, we establish cooperation only

with carriers who conform with the most

stringent environmental standards. We

are also testing new carriers, who boast

ecological driving. Our vehicles meet the

highest environmental safety standards.

We load them using software that opti-

mises the space, as well as a special piece

of software which optimises routes by

3%. We are also striving to eliminate all

vehicles emitting carbon dioxide inside

our plants by introducing gas or electric-

powered forklifts.

Sedimentation stations

Stringent environmental standards for the

transport fleet

Replacing heating systems in

selected production halls

saved per year

of water is constantly circulating in the production plant

route optimisation thanks to special software

460,800 kWh

90 %

3 %

Compressor heat recovery systems

for heating water

Electric or gas-powered

forklifts

Replacing lighting


of our PVC windows are recyclable

100 %

PVC

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Sustainable production of window and door joinery.


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RESPONSIBLE WASTE MANAGEMENT

Our production plants meticulously sort all

the waste, such as PVC, steel, aluminium,

foamed polystyrene and wood. We also

collaborate with specialised waste dis-

posal companies, which collect our waste

several times a month and recycle it.

Thanks to these efforts, no waste from our

plants end up in landfills.

What is more, we are constantly

striving to reduce the amount of waste

produced as part of our processes. This is

achieved for example by replacing quickly

destroyed wooden racks with metal ones.

In 2017 and 2018 we replaced 900 racks,

and we are planning to stop using wooden

racks altogether. Our objective is to reach

the number of 3000 metal racks.

Innovative products for our customers and the environment

From the very beginning of our operations,

we put our bet on innovative technologies

in our energy-saving PVC windows and

doors. We are well-aware of the fact that

buildings are responsible for 40% of all

energy consumption and that using the

right technologies – including windows –

increases energy efficiency and is key to

improving energy security. That is why

the OKNOPLAST Group constantly strives

to implement innovative solutions to

increase the energy efficiency of houses

and apartments.

We were the first company in Europe

to launch a thermal insulation window

in 2013, which ensures low heat energy

losses and thus lower heating costs. In

addition, the so-called warm installa-

tion technique, used by our company for

several years now, also impacts the heat

retention and emissions, because inten-

2. Responsible waste management

PIXEL window which lets in up to 22% more light.

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sive heating of the household using these

technologies is simply not necessary. This

also brings additional benefits in the form

of savings. Our Pixel windows also offer

a number of helpful technologies, since

they are characterised by lower profile

complexity and larger surface area of the

window panes, which means that 22%

more light gets inside. In reality, this trans-

lates into more natural heat inside, as well

as more sunlight, which lowers electricity

bills.

Our designs also take climate change

into consideration. Together with Brevis,

we designed anti-smog and anti-allergenic

ventilators, which filter out up to 98% of

the most harmful PM10 smog particles.

Thanks to this solution, the polluted air

does not get inside.

What is more important, none of our

products contain toxic substances. We

build innovative products that reduce pol-

lution. All of our windows have a very low

amount of harmful Volatile Organic Com-

Anti-smog ventilators stop 98% of PM10 particles.

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pounds, while our profiles are completely

VOC-free, which is confirmed by appropri-

ate certificates. In addition, all our glass

panes and our profiles are lead-free.

We observe the most stringent envi-

ronmental standards at every stage of

window production – from the delivery of

raw materials to the transport of finished

goods from our factories. In order to

ensure compliance, we use high-quality

materials, such as 100% virgin, unrecycled

PVC. The difference between virgin PVC

and recycled PVC is based on the fact that

the former can be used and then recycled,

while the latter cannot be recycled. In the

case of our products, all hardware compo-

nents can be disassembled, recycled and

re-introduced into the production system.


Business Partner employees trained in 2018

762Business Partner employees trained in 2017

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EDUCATING OUR CUSTOMERS

In order to protect natural resources,

we also make sure that our customers

minimise their environmental footprint,

mostly by means of our products. Our Sav-

ings Calculator, available on our website,

is a helpful tool that enables people to

learn more about this issue. The Calcula-

tor enables them to see for themselves,

what kind of benefits they can expect

when they decide to go with innovative,

energy-saving OKNOPLAST windows,

compared to standard models (meeting

the current technical standards). Every

offer also includes information about eco-

nomic parameters, ecological impact and

expected savings.

3. Educating our customers

5GOING

FORWARD

MODERN FORMS OF COMMUNICATIONare willingly used

by our marketing departments At Fensterbau Frontale Trade Show,

one of the best attractions of our standwas an Augmented Reality app.

5GOING

FORWARD


At the OKNOPLAST Group, we constantly

feel the need to develop in a sustain-

able manner by improving our production

processes, reducing our environmental

footprint, designing innovative solutions

and strengthening our relations with all

stakeholders. Continuous improvement

within the organisation is a key element

of these efforts. This has led us to sign the

declaration of adopting the Standard of

the Ethics Program, which was developed

on the basis of UN guidelines. This is a very

important commitment for our company,

and as a result, we have been preparing

for introducing the compliance policy

throughout 2017, which finally entered

into force in 2018. Our ethical standards

and principles concern our relationships

with all stakeholders – employees, cus-

tomers and partners. These are only some

of the efforts that we make every day to

manage our business in a responsible and

sustainable manner. At the same time, we

constantly keep our social responsibility

in mind, and we express our commitment

to this issue by getting involved in various

initiatives.

By doing so, over the course of 25 years

we have managed to achieve a lot in terms

of building a socially responsible business,

Great perspectives for future


05 GOING FORWARD /

A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

and we can celebrate our unquestionable

success in this field. In the near future,

we are planning to undertake further

intensive efforts to create a better space.

We are launching them right now by sup-

porting 25 initiatives related to promoting

health, sports and CSR activities.

I would also like to point out that we are

in for the upcoming 25 years. During this

time, we want to further develop innova-

tive solutions concerning our products, as

well as their production, contributing to

their performance while minimising their

environmental impact.

We want to further emphasise our

unwavering commitment to the social

aspect of our business, since our mission

does not end with what we did to date and

which we are celebrating this year. Our

main priority in this field will be support-

ing the sick and needy children. We are

also going to continue our collaboration

with our long-term partners from the NGO

sector.

Taking into consideration these ambi-

tious and stretching plans, I am convinced

that our next report will be filled with new,

interesting data and information.

Mikołaj Placek

PRESIDENT

OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD

We are in for the next 25 years of innovation and responsible management

Mikołaj Placek

President of the Management Board

of the OKNOPLAST Group

Photograph by: OKNOPLAST Archive


OUR AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Ruban d’HonneurOKNOPLAST was the only

Polish company from the

construction industry, which

was selected to the final

group of ten companies

in the second stage of the

European Business Awards

competition in the Import/

Export category, winning the

Ruban d'Honneur title.

European Leadership Award – Visionary EntrepreneurThe award for the most

outstanding business

representatives, whose

actions determine the future

of the Polish economy.

The title of a “Visionary

Entrepreneur” was awarded

to Mikołaj Placek, President

of the OKNOPLAST Group.

Best Product of 2013 – ColorFull® Systemreceived two Best Product

titles from Edilportale,

a renowned Italian

construction industry

website.

Gold Champion of the Year The title is awarded to

stable brands which enjoy

long-term good reputation

among their suppliers.

The Construction Brand of

the Year Ranking is run by

the Market Research and

Analysis Centre.

Premium Brand 2017 OKNOPLAST was among

the elite group of the most

recognisable brands on the

Polish market, according to a

survey carried out according

to the methodology

developed by the Maison

Research House.

Medal of the 100th Anniversary of IndependenceMedal for companies and

people who have contributed

most to the development of

the Polish economy.

Business awards


Pearl of Innovation – Polish Market The award is presented

to companies – leaders

in innovations, which

constantly introduce new

innovative solutions to the

market. The “Pearls of the

Polish Economy” ranking

is run by the the English-

language Polish Market

economic magazine.

2013 Leader in New Technologies

For the company's flagship

product – Winergetic

Premium Passive windows

for innovative solutions in

the field of passive joinery.

1000 companies that inspire Europe 2018A prestigious ranking run by

the London Stock Exchange,

showcasing companies

characterised by the best

growth and potential in

Europe.

International Champion The competition is organised

by the international

consulting company Price

Waterhouse Coopers.

OKNOPLAST was awarded for

its outstanding growth

on the European market.

Best B2B event in PolandAn award that distinguishes

the best events and projects

related to event marketing.

The European première of

the PIXEL window designed

by the the OKNOPLAST Group

won the award for the best

B2B event in Poland.

2017 Polish Joinery EagleAn award for trend-setting

company, which shaped

market trends in 2017.

The winner is chosen by

journalists of the industry

media.

OUR AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Certificates

Silber Medal Q-Zert Quality Mark

Awarded by the certified

IFT Rosenheim Research

Institute, a special distinction

of the highest quality and a

guarantee of a safe purchase.

OKNOPLAST was the only

company from outside

Germany to receive this

distinction.

CSTB

The renowned French

institution CSTB

(Construction Research

and Technology Centre)

has developed the AEV

classification for windows,

taking into account air

permeability, water-tightness

and wind resistance.

P Mark

Certificate awarded by the

Swedish SP Institute – one

of the leading research

organisations in Europe

– guarantees that Pixel

and Danline window

systems meet all the

relevant standards on the

Scandinavian market. The

distinctions awarded by the

SP Institute are synonymous

with the highest quality

and technical standards

characteristic of the Northern

European countries.

IFT-Quality

Certificate of the renowned

ift Rosenheim Research

Institute, which is a

guarantee of purchasing only

the highest quality products.

Casa Clima A certificate

awarded by one of the most

influential institutes dealing

with energy certification

of buildings in the Italian

market. The Casa Clima

certificate was awarded to

Winergetic and Winergetic

Premium Passive windows

for their excellent energy-

saving parameters.

CEKAL

Glass panes manufactured

for the French market

by OKNOPLAST have

been certified by the

prestigious institute in

Paris, which guarantees

that glass production at

the OKNOPLAST factory

achieves the most stringent

requirements of the French

market.

FENETRES PVC A LA FRANCAISE, OSCILLO-BATTANTES ET A SOUFFLET

KONCEPT, CHARME MINI, PIXEL, RUBIN

Le CSTB atteste que les produits, mentionnés en annexe, sont conformes à des caractéristiques décrites dans le référentiel de certification NF220-EP5 en vigueur, après évaluation selon les modalités de contrôle définies dans ce référentiel.

En vertu de la présente décision notifiée par le CSTB, AFNOR Certification et le CSTB accordent respectivement à :

La société OKNOPLAST SP ZOO OCHMANOW 117 PL-32-003 PODLEZE Usine de PL-32-003 PODLEZE

le droit d’usage de la marque NF FENETRES PVC et de la marque CERTIFIE CSTB CERTIFIED pour les produits objets de cette décision, pour toute sa durée de validité et dans les conditions prévues par les règles générales de la marque NF, les exigences générales de la marque CERTIFIE CSTB CERTIFIED et le référentiel mentionné ci-dessus.

Décision d'admission n° 4918-326-177 du 3 juillet 2017

Sauf retrait, suspension ou modification, ce certificat est valide. Le certificat en vigueur peut être consulté à l’adresse suivante : http://www.cstb.fr/listes/NF220.pdf

pour en vérifier sa validité.

CARACTÉRISTIQUES CERTIFIÉES Fonctionnement

Durabilité

Air

EauVent

Acoustique

Thermique

Conformité au DTA : - Oknoplast Sp zoo, Gamme 70 mm AD OKNOPLAST Classement A*E*V* certifié : - A*3 E*5A V*A2 Performances minimales Performances maximales pouvant être atteintes

Les produits bénéficiant du présent certificat doivent comporter, en sortie d’usine, sur la traverse haute du dormant : les marques, les références de marquage ainsi que les classements attribués, selon le modèle ci-dessous :

326-177 FENETRES PVC

A*3 E*5A V*A2

Les produits certifiés doivent obligatoirement, en sortie d'usine, intégrer les profilés assujettis au dormant tels que pièces d'appui, élargisseurs, fourrures d'épaisseur.

Ce certificat comporte 3 pages.

Correspondants (CSTB) :

Laurent DOFFIN Aymeric BABIN

Tél. : 01 64 68 84 45 E-mail : [email protected]

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