VELUX Acquires Thermo-Vu Sunlite Industries Inc.

GREENWOOD, S.C.-VELUX, a manufacturer of skylights, roof windows and sun tunnels, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the assets of Thermo-Vu Sunlight Industries Inc., a regional manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights.

The purchase includes the assets, trade names, patents, inventory and manufacturing operations in Holtsville, N.Y.

Tim Miller, VELUX America president, said that the two companies’ complementary product lines would increase VELUX’s ability to provide a broad range of skylight products in the Northeast.

According to Miller, dealers currently purchasing Thermo-Vu skylights will have access to the full range of VELUX products. The Thermo-Vu distribution center in Long Island, N.Y., will be integrated into the VELUX distribution network, creating a sixth U. S. distribution center for the company.