Press Releases from Markilux (152 total)
The best of both
The ‘MX-1’ and ‘MX-1 compact’ by markilux become one
The ‘MX-1’ and the ‘MX-1 compact’ are - according to their manufacturer markilux - awnings of a superlative order. Their futuristic design, their size and their many technological highlights have been impressing customers for five years already, especially those who are enthusiastic about architecture and modern product design. But now the two models are to meld into one. The reason being: the…
Timeless designer pieces
1.5 million awnings made so far
Developing awnings that defy wind and weather and bring glamour to houses with modern chic is something that has to be learned. And this is exactly what awning expert markilux is committed to.
According to the manufacturer, almost 50 years of tinkering plus a wealth of know-how have gone into its products. Just recently, the 1.5 millionth awning left the factory - an MX-3 , a…
At the heart of Manhattan
markilux with a showroom in the New York Design Center
The head office of markilux in North America has been located in downtown New York since autumn 2019. Last summer, the awning specialist put the finishing touches to its first showroom there in the New York Design Center on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The location is ideal for the company because the Center is home to a number of top-class brands…
Digital Trade Fair Receives Positive Evaluation
Participation in the ‘R+T digital’ was a clear success for markilux
In February markilux presented its product innovations for 2021 at the four-day ‘R+T digital’ Trade Fair. The company was able to draw a positive balance with regard to the fair. Interest for the new products and innovations proved to be large and it was very professionally organised. Nevertheless, one is still looking forward to the next ‘Physical R+T’ and to…
A Gold Award
The ‘pergola stretch’ by markilux has been awarded the Innovation Prize at the ‘R+T digital’ trade fair
The ‘pergola model’ developed by awning expert markilux was able to impress with its size and sophisticated technology during the nomination of the innovation prize 2021 at the International Trade Fair ‘R+T digital’. For example, the unique toothed drive belt of this awning with folding awning cover has made it possible to build impressive…
A challenging year
markilux with an increase in turnover despite the corona virus pandemic
The coronavirus turned the world upside down in 2020. Companies had to completely reorganise their work processes from one moment to the next. And markilux was no exception. The awning manufacturer transformed its production, introduced mobile, digital working for its employees and mobilised end consumers via a 'social distancing campaign'. According to markilux, it was a tour de force, but…
New LED light system for awnings
LED Line ensures a cosy atmosphere in the evening
Awnings are not only used to provide protection from the sun. They also offer homely comfort in the evening, as the awning cover retains the residual heat of the day for longer. And that means you can spend hours outside, whether in a private garden or on an outside terrace at a hotel or restaurant. Warm, accentuated lighting, a feature of many…
New integrated LED lighting for awnings
An LED Line lighting strip ensures cosy evenings on balconies and patios
Awnings are no longer only used for the sole purpose of providing protection from the sun. They also offer homely comfort in the evening, as the awning cover retains the residual heat of the day for longer. And that means you can spend hours outside. Warm, accentuated lighting, a feature of many awnings today, makes for a cosy atmosphere.…
New, accentuated lighting for awnings
LED Line lighting strip ensures cosy evenings on balconies and patios
An awning doesn’t just protect you from the sun. You can also spend plenty of pleasant hours under it in the evening as the awning cover retains the warmth of the day a little longer. Warm, accentuated lighting also helps the feel-good factor. And that is why markilux has equipped four awning models with special LED lighting.
Light has always been…
Weather protection you can slide up
The ‘format lift” from markilux provides protection against the wind and the sun
Awning manufacturer markilux has launched a further model, the ‘format lift”, providing protection against the wind and prying eyes. The system of textile-covered aluminium frames slides up smoothly. It is particularly interesting for the hospitality sector because you can connect several frames together and thus protect outdoor seating areas from adverse weather conditions.
Both sun and wind can spoil…
More privacy and wind protection
In the ‘format lift’, markilux is bringing out a new screen system
The ‘format lift’ by markilux is a fashionably designed privacy and wind protection screen which forms part of the ‘format’ series of products. The screen consists of an aluminium frame covered by a tensioned piece of fabric which can be slid up and down on lateral posts. The ‘lift’ version of the format can be used as a stand-alone…
A private atmosphere outside
Create your own space with the 'format lift' screen
The 'format lift' by markilux is a stylish weather protection system which also ensures that inquisitive glances from outside have absolutely no chance of disturbing the way you relax in your own private sphere. You can set up the aluminium frames fitted with outdoor solar protection covers either on their own or to surround an entire patio. The frames, which can fitted…
'Smart Art' for House and Garden
markilux merges art with awning fabrics
Manufacturer markilux gives its fabric collection an update. 16 artistically designed patterns bearing the name: ‘smart art - the art of smart printing’ give awning fabrics new impetus. They are based on a special technique used in direct digital printing. Weatherproof latex dyes make the patterns glow vividly. And the attractive pattern is even visible from the underside of the cover. These exclusive patterns are…
Works of art for house and garden
The smart art way of printing awning covers
Awning covers protect you from the sun, wind and rain. They colourfully decorate your house and garden and emphasise one's own style of furnishing. Now there are even fabrics that allow art to be applied to an awning cover.
The 16 new 'smart art' fabrics from awning manufacturer markilux showcase flower blossoms, leaves, dots, geometrical shapes and motifs reminiscent of modern acrylic painting. The…
Metal style for exclusive taste
‘Selection MX’ from markilux serves current furnishing trend
Since last year, surfaces in real metal have given the front profiles of the MX models from markilux a special shine. The perfect complement: colour recommendations for cassette and awning cover. This concept, the ‘Selection MX’, is particularly popular with end customers who are looking for something exquisite in their awning.
Metal as an accentuating touch is an evergreen in the furnishing world. This…
Shiny chic
A "Metal Look" in awnings gives a classy and individual appearance
When it comes to furnishings, natural materials are currently all the rage. And that includes metal, an evergreen in living trends. Warm tones such as copper, brass and bronze are particularly in demand. Since last year, this warm look has also been available for some markilux awnings.
The “Selection MX” is a particularly elegant range of colours for some markilux awnings.…
Awning that protects large open areas
The "pergola stretch" offers generous protection against the vagaries of the weather
Manufacturer markilux has brought another "pergola awning" onto the market. A "stretch" version. The toothed belt-driven operating system makes it possible to offer even larger sizes. The use of waterproof fabrics protects reliably against rain as well.
Large awnings often function both as solar and rain protection at the same time. The hospitality sector, in particular, is able to reap…
Larger sizes by virtue of new drive technology
The "pergola stretch" offers all-round weather protection in considerable sizes
The markilux pergola range has been expanded by the addition of the new "stretch version". The toothed belt-driven operating system makes it possible to offer even larger sizes. In combination with waterproof (for purpose) covers, it also offers protection against rain.
Patios in private gardens have been turned into "Lounge" areas which can be used all year round. In this context, large…
An awning in XXL format
The "pergola stretch" offers generous protection against sun and rain
Those who have a spacious garden or a large patio and would like to use it to escape the heat of summer or be able to relax outside in almost any weather, will relish what the "pergola stretch" has to offer, as this awning is both sun and wet weather protection in one and provides it in the most impressive of…
A solar protection fabric offering new high-tech protection
The fabric "sunvas perla FR" by markilux has been made waterproof for purpose by means of its special coating and - from now on - is also highly flame retardant.
"sunvas perla FR" is a solar protection fabric produced by the awning manufacturer markilux, which has recently been made not only waterproof (for purpose) but also highly flame retardant in compliance with the B1 fire prevention class. This results from the…
Keeping the heat out
Vertical roller blinds make sure the house stays cool and save energy at the same time.
Climate change has been blessing / cursing us with hot summers for a few years already. To keep temperatures bearable in house, air conditioning units and fans are being used more and more. However, these tend to use a lot of power. Consequently it makes more sense to shade large vertical areas of glass with…
More time outdoors
Awnings make outdoor living possible in almost any weather
Anyone buying a quality awning today usually gets more than just sun protection. Because there are special extras such as matching side screens and vertical blinds. To a certain extent these additional features turn the products into general all-round weather protection. Even when the sun isn't shining, you can still sit back and relax outside.
Awnings provide shade. They provide protection against warmth…
Fast track to your dream awning
The markilux configurator facilitates product selection
In the search for an awning, useful online tools can be very helpful: for example the configurator provided by markilux. It will help you to quickly find exactly the right sun protection.
Anyone planning to buy an awning for a patio or balcony will be taken with this practical tool: the markilux product configurator. This recently relaunched online tool is very easy to use. It invites…
Privacy with a special appeal
New wind protection and extra privacy for patios and gardens
When you're enjoying a relaxing moment, you do not want to be disturbed by prying eyes. On your patio or balcony, you usually need extra protection to ensure privacy, for example with the textile screen system "format" from markilux.
The more hectic everyday life becomes, the more you want to be able to enjoy leisure time without being disturbed. Not only in…
Adding a touch of shine to a building
Awnings in a new metal look as a special highlight
The metal style has long since been a focal element in the furnishing world - whether furniture, accessories, wall colours or facade elements. Now awnings too are starting to appear in the hip metal style. Metallic paints are now embellishing three models from manufacturer markilux, giving awnings a sense of anything from classic to modern chic.
Metal is elegant and robust. And…
A multi-talent for the conservatory
The awning fabric "perfotex" offers multiple forms of protection
Conservatories and open glass canopies on the patio are in need of solar protection. Ideally the shading used for this should be fitted above the surface of the glass. This ensures that a large percentage of the UV radiation does not reach the inside in the first place. With the special fabric "perfotex", awning expert markilux offers a solar protection fabric that…
It has to be attractive and convenient
An awning is not just something that protects you from the sun; today it is also a lifestyle product
Quality products have to do a lot more than just work well to attract purchasers. Today customers attach great importance to modern design and extras which make use as convenient as possible. And this is also true of awnings. In the higher price segment, you can now find high-tech products in a…
Impressive shading solution for large patios
Awnings employing guide track systems score highly by virtue of their large dimensions and wind stability
These days modern houses often have wide windows facing the garden with spacious patios running up to them. They offer the opportunity to create an al fresco living area in the garden. These large solar protection requirements are best served by awnings in which the cover runs in and out along lateral guide tracks. They…
Happy under an awning heaven
Made-to-measure sun protection ensures a cosy atmosphere on balconies and patios
When the sun is shining, it literally draws us outside because its warmth gives us energy and makes us feel good. But it's not long before we start looking for a shady place. And awnings are genuine all-rounders when it comes to providing shade. They offer made-to-measure protection from the heat and the damaging UV rays of the sun and…
Quality every step of the way
The awning manufacturer markilux only makes its products available when all processes have been subjected to strict checks and they have been tested and documented accordingly.
Technically, an awning is extremely complex. If an awning is to work safely and without a hitch for decades, high standards have to be maintained when it comes to material, design and production. To ensure this, all development and production steps at markilux are certified…
Striking weather protection
Awning roof provides protection against the sun, wind and cold
Anyone wanting to enjoy the summer spends as much time as they can in their own garden or on the patio. But unfortunately the sun is not always shining, especially the further north you go, where you can experience the occasional shower. Pergolas and patio roofs are thus very popular because these mean you can be outside in virtually any weather.…
Simple and intuitive
3D awning visualisation app has new features
If you want to buy an awning, you have to know exactly which model will suit the particular type of house you have in mind and also satisfy the individual requirements of the prospective user. This is when you need an app which will show you whether the colour, shape and design look the way you imagine them before you actually buy the awning.…
With an elegant aura
This full cassette awning from markilux is deliberately purist in shape and colour and is thus at the height of fashion
Simple, straightforward design has been setting the tone for furniture and architecture for years now. And preferences in terms of colour seem very much to be focussing on restrained tones, such as grey, beige and brown: a trend that is accentuating function and the matter-of-fact. This style has also been…
Tone in tone
Harmonious colours shield against the sun
Awnings are now available all of a piece in terms of colour. markilux is offering two of its models either in vibrant colour combinations or in non-colour tones.
When things are tone in tone, they exude harmony and calm, regardless of whether you opt for a colourful or neutral variant. With its two designer awnings, the MX-3 and 970, awning expert markilux shows how to stand…
Because guests like it cosy
Outdoor guest areas designed to be inviting and relaxing using awning systems
markilux - the awning professional - offers a specialised product line for shading large outdoor areas. It is of interest to the restaurant and hotel trades, amongst others. This is because there are many opportunities to create personalised scenarios thanks to the great variety of differing awning systems, which can be combined. Excellent and recent examples of this are…
From the idea to the start of production
markilux products are planned meticulously. And that is certainly also true of the cassette awning MX-3, the result of around two years of development work
Generally speaking, ideas for new products don't just fall from the sky and it is rare for a new product to follow a vision in its pure form. Usually the creation of a new product involves a longer process of exact observation and analysis which ultimately…
Customer request satisfied
Awning manufacturer markilux looks back with satisfaction on the introductory year of its fabric collection 2018+
A year after markilux's new awning fabric collection was introduced into the market, the company has said it is completely satisfied with the feedback it has received from its customers. The more comprehensive layout of the collection, the large range of plain-coloured fabrics and false plains, as well as the variety of fabric patterns, have…
Chic and sturdy
Small Pergola awning provides large areas of shade
The markilux "pergola compact" is a graceful awning on two support posts that is suitable for any façade. It is intended for small patios and provides generous shade. With its clear design and new accentuated lighting it endeavours to make summer even more beautiful.
The markilux "pergola compact" is the right solar protection solution for houses to which it is not possible to fit…
Awning design in top form
New cassette awning revs up summer with its casual round shape
Nature shows the way: Ever since it has been picking the best ideas from its vast pool of shapes and creates something new. True to this principle, awning specialist markilux developed its new cassette awning MX-3. According to the manufacturer it unites the best from technology and looks and many years of development in a gracefully curved, colourful design.
Before, awnings…
Privacy through solar power
The vertical “Shadeplus” blind is to be operated via a new solar module
Awnings are not only available as individual items, but also come in a double pack. One of these awnings protects against UV radiation and heat, and the other against glaring light. They achieve this with the assistance of solar power as a practical and simultaneously environmentally-friendly energy source
The “pergola” by markilux has been available for quite some time…
A plus in awning
Underglass awning from markilux is now also available with "Shadeplus"
The "Shadeplus" is a solar protection fabric that can be lowered additionally at the front of the awning as protection against glare and inquisitive glances. markilux now offers this practical tool for its underglass awning 779/879 as well.
The additional vertical blind is hardly noticeable since it is cleverly stowed away in the front profile of the slim underglass awning. After all,…
Feel completely free to select a colour of your choice
Awnings are now available with the fabric in the customer’s favourite colour
People love colours. Colours have more influence on our lives than we realise, and a favourite colour can quickly cause our personal well-being barometer to rise. For this reason, we clothe ourselves in certain colour shades or decorate our residences with them. As of now, it is even possible to obtain the awning fabric for a patio in a…
Right into the comfort zone
A free-standing awning roof provides leisure time enjoyment in almost all weathers
Outdoor living has been the height of fashion for some years now. Above all, people want to be able to spend as much time outside as possible in spring, summer, and sometimes also in autumn. Whether it’s an evening with friends, dining with the family or relaxed lazing about – ideally, this should be possible in almost…
Awning fabrics as trendsetters
Solar protection fabrics by markilux dress houses and patios in a touch of luxurious fashion
An awning fabric can magic summery flair onto the wall of a house. It might be a daub of colour, or classic stripes, or it might exude elegance through cool colours. Those wishing for something that little bit more special for their solar protection fabric will find what they are looking for in the exclusive…
Testing awnings with virtual technology
New 3D-augmented reality App simplifies awning purchases
A house wall cannot simply try on an awning to see whether the design and colour of the fabric looks good …, well until now it couldn’t! Recently, an App has been made available to facilitate exactly that. With the assistance of Augmented Reality, an awning can be projected onto a house allowing you to check which model, colour, fabric etc. you like. …
Just follow the sun - The awning parasol “planet” takes the shadow along
Seating areas in the garden or on the patio are small islands of tranquillity where you would like to lean back and relax. A solar protection providing generous shade that follows the sun. The awning parasol from markilux provides great coverage rotating up to 335 degrees.
The successful blend of awning and parasol can be rotated around its own axis using a practical lever. The shade is thus always there…
Compact shading, extended potential
With a discreet design that has a dramatic presence, the markilux 1300 Basic has it all.
Are you looking to make a big impact, but only have space for a smaller shading system? The markilux 1300 Basic is quite simply the best compact solution on the market today. Slim, stylish and suave, the recently refreshed model is perfect for both awkward small spaces and larger outdoor areas. Offering unrivalled value-for- money,…
Extravagant design on the façade
Patio awning presents itself in futuristic design
If you are not simply looking for an awning but are also a lover of good design, the markilux patio awning MX-1 is bound to draw your attention. lt has the very best in design down to the last detail, for which this solar protection product was recently awarded the German Design Award 2016 as well as three other design awards. The deep cassette…
Clean, comfortable cassette shading
The markilux 3300 pur cassette awning is a sleek, strong and stylish solution.
Being produced for over 30 years, the markilux 3000 pur has always remained one of markilux’s most timeless and popular models. In this time, it has maintained its quintessential features, and also inherited some exciting new improvements along the way. Its minimalistic design paired with faultless functionality makes it a clear choice for those looking for a stylish…
Round or Square: The Choice is Yours
Awnings for glass canopies, windows and conservatories now also in a square design
In summer, patios, windows and conservatories require effective protection against the sun, glare and heat. With its underglass awning, its smallest conservatory awning and vertical blind, the awning specialist markilux provides the required shade but it is now also available in a new, square shape.
Angular forms are currently fashionable in furnishings and design. They underline…
