Roto Frank AG Marks 75th Anniversary at Fensterbau/Frontale with Successful “The Future Has Origins” Theme

During the last week in March, visitors from around the Globe descended upon Nuremberg, Germany, to participate in the events of Fensterbau/Frontale. For Roto Frank, this year’s event had even more significance than past years, as 2010 marks the Company’s 75th anniversary as a supplier of Tilt & Turn window & door hardware.

Roto’s theme for the event was “The Future has Origins”. This was clearly defined in the product displays, and especially in displays that showed the evolution of Roto’s products from the first Tilt & Turn Window that originated in 1935, to current and future products that were displayed at the event. In other words, the last 75 years of Roto innovation was on display!

Of particular interest was the huge Tilt & Turn window (see photo) that show cased Roto’s new PowerHinge, which is capable of supporting a sash up to 300 kg, or 661 lbs! The European trend toward larger and heavier sashes is consistent with what we are experiencing throughout North America.

Following Roto’s Fensterbau theme, the booth highlighted a “Black Box” Think Tank, wherein customers could see futuristic products that R&D is working on…lock cams that recess for multi-point systems, hardware that doesn’t require fasteners, and other unique concepts.

"Roto was able to demonstrate during the show not only why it has been a World Market Leading company in innovative products and solutions for the window & door industry, but especially because it show-cased once again how it will continue to stay on top internationally and to make a difference by creating superior customer value with a market driven approach. We are very pleased that we are going to take advantage of the new offerings and will be able to bring important new products to the North American Market" states Chris Dimou, CEO & President of Roto Frank of America.

Roto Frank of America is proud to build on our parent company’s heritage. In 2009, we celebrated our 30th year in North America! We strive to deliver “excellence in window & door hardware” to our customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our flagship product is the Roto X-DRIVE casement and awning system, which promotes aesthetic differentiation, patented ease of assembly, and unparalleled strength & performance.