New board of the Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofilsysteme e.V. elected

Dr.-Ing. Michael Szerman (VEKA), Dr. Michael Stöger (REHAU), Frank Zimmermann (REHAU), Christian Fischer (Schüco) © Sarah Heuser/GKFP e.V.
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Dr.-Ing. Michael Szerman (VEKA), Dr. Michael Stöger (REHAU), Frank Zimmermann (REHAU), Christian Fischer (Schüco) © Sarah Heuser/GKFP e.V.

Date: 10 June 2025

At its General Assembly in Potsdam, the Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofilsysteme e.V. (GKFP) elected a new board, marking a strategic milestone for the future of PVC window quality assurance.

At this year's General Assembly in Potsdam, the Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofilsysteme e.V. (GKFP) elected a new board as scheduled. The members voted on the future composition of the board and thus confirmed the strategic direction of the Gütegemeinschaft for the coming years.

Christian Fischer (Schüco Polymer Technologies KG) was elected as the new Chairman of the Executive Board. He succeeds Dr. Michael Stöger (REHAU Industries SE & Co.), who held the position for many years. Frank Zimmermann (REHAU Industries SE & Co.) was appointed Deputy Chairman, succeeding Dr.-Ing. Michael Szerman (VEKA AG). Another member of the board is Peter Czajkowski (GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH) in his function as re-elected chairman of the quality committee.

The GKFP would like to thank the outgoing board members for their many years of commitment and their contribution to the further development of quality assurance in the field of PVC windows. The newly elected board will face up to the current challenges of the industry and continue to drive forward continuous quality assurance and innovation in the interests of members and partners.

The Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofilsysteme e.V. (“GKFP”), based in Bonn, grants the RAL quality mark RAL-GZ 716 and is committed to the continuous improvement of products, processes and services in the industry. GKFP stands for tested quality and process reliability in all aspects of PVC-U windows. With a clear focus on durability and sustainability, it strengthens the position of this important building element on the market. Its members benefit from a visible certification mark that creates trust - among partners, customers and end consumers alike. As an independent and networked organization, the GKFP Quality Association acts confidently on an equal footing with the industry associations. It sees itself as a supporting and driving force in the industry and is consistently expanding this role. With sound technical and standards expertise and an uncompromising commitment to quality assurance, it is continuously developing its recognition - fact-based, neutral and credible. Quality is firmly anchored in its DNA.

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