For 25 years Lithodecor has been one of the most innovative manufacturers of ventilated curtain wall façade systems in Europe. The head office of the VCW specialist, one of the DAW group companies, is located in Gerstungen, a town in the German state of Thuringia. The production facility is in Netzschkau, Saxony. Automated production methods and the skilled craftsmanship found in a traditional workshop have been blended to create a new approach.

Lithodecor is well known throughout Europe for its innovative composite materials based on patented lightweight concrete panels, which are individually manufactured on a project-specific basis and which achieve a 60 per weight reduction compared to solid façades. These elements can even be used to manufacture storey-spanning panels that can solve particular problems associated with stringent structural requirements.

With surfaces made of natural stone, glass, photovoltaic modules, concrete, ceramics and glass ceramics, Lithodecor is the product of choice for architects and clients whose priority is excellent thermal insulation and effective weather protection combined with amazing finishes.

Company profile at a glance

• European specialist for ventilated curtain wall façade systems
• Known for ultralight VCW systems based on patented composite panels (up to 60 per cent weight reduction compared to solid façades)
• Supplier of large panel sizes, some available in storey-spanning lengths
• Solution to stringent structural requirements

Milestones in the company's history

• Production of lightweight façades began in 1995 in Plauen
• Lithodecor GmbH was founded on 01 March 1999, with approx. 15 employees
• June 2004 - transfer to Netzschkau / floor space of approx. 4000 m2
• Number of employees increases to approx. 40 / further investments in equipment and machinery

With around 5,600 employees both in Germany and abroad (not counting participations) and an annual turnover of around 1.3 billion euros, the owner-managed DAW group of companies is Europe's largest privately owned manufacturer of architectural paint. In Germany, Austria, Turkey and Belarus DAW is the brand leader for architectural coatings, and for architectural paints the group is in third place, just below two major international conglomerates. DAW is regarded as a pioneer in the field of thermal insulation and sustainability. In addition to paints, coatings and chemicals for the building industry, the companies that make up the DAW group also manufacture insulation boards as well as mineral and organic ETIC systems, which are compatible with all Lithodecor façade systems. Other members of the DAW group include Alpina (the DIY brand and manufacturer of "Alpina White", Europe's top-selling interior paint), alsecco, Caparol and DISBON.

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