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Thanks to strong, long-term partnerships with suppliers and clients – plus the decision to stock 35% more of its core products during the pandemic – German-based Nögel was able to increase its sales by 20% in 2021.

Established in 1981, Nögel Montagetechnik Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH has developed from a family business into a market leader for the window, construction and industry markets – providing over 45,000 different solutions for applications involving windows, doors, façades and wood construction.

“Due to our stable and reliable support to all our customers, we were able to meet their extra demands in what turned out to be a very challenging 2021,” explains Nögel. “A lot of companies have introduced ‘Just In Time’ services, but we have always believed in keeping a good stock level and this meant we could meet our customers’ needs quickly and efficiently.”

Nögel has further increased its stock capacity with the addition of a new warehouse in 2021, which brings its storage capacity up to 14,000 pallet spaces. “This additional space will enable us to store more products and keep providing a reliable supply to customers,” points out Nögel. “With our large-scale, and knowledge of our customers’ requirements, we have been able to develop a high-quality range of products and services, which are very popular.”

Alongside its distribution capabilities, Nögel also has the ability to manufacture at its headquarters in Twist, Germany. The company can produce more than 250,000 plastic parts for window and door producers each day. It also has a range of high class CNC machinery that enables it to offer specialised production for aluminium window and door manufacturers.

In addition to its headquarters in Germany, Nögel also has operations in Romania, Poland, and Hungary, enabling it to sell its products worldwide, as well as a subsidiary in Austria  “Thanks to our PARCO, JETFAST, TOPSTAR and SILISTO brands of products, we have been able to establish ourselves as a supplier of high class fastener solutions.”

Alongside its product range, Nögel can also offer a wide range of services to its clients. Its technical department is able to offer help in all kind of construction applications and make sure customers find the right products for their requirements. “A big focus for us a business is our innovation lab, where we develop ideas and bring more unique and patented product ideas to the market. This enables us to offer customers the best practical solutions.”

To add to its technical developments, Nögel also has its own QC laboratory and works with external testing institutes to guarantee a constant high-quality level of products. This is underlined by several of Nögel’s products being ETA and CE certified. “We have a wide range of certified products. For instance, our range of window fasteners are Ift Rosenheim certified according to the necessary technical requirements.”