Turning heat loss into a competitive advantage: innovation for more energy-efficient buildings

2026. 07. 13.

High-quality windows and doors can make a major difference to a building’s energy performance. However, even the best products will not work properly unless they are installed correctly. Poor fitting, thermal bridges and inaccurate fixing can all lead to greater heat loss and higher energy use over time.

Herbavit Ltd. has developed a modern solution to this practical problem with support from the European Union. The project focused on launching the production of a new product that makes the installation of windows and doors faster and more precise, while also helping to improve a building’s energy efficiency. As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly important issue in the construction industry, solutions that help buildings use less energy are becoming more valuable.

The new product is based on patent-protected technology that is not yet widely available on the Hungarian market. It is an auxiliary installation frame made from an environmentally friendly, renewable material. By providing a more accurate fit, it can help reduce heat loss and improve the thermal performance of buildings.

The material is manufactured in Austria. It is easy to process, yet extremely strong and durable. As the exclusive distributor, Herbavit Ltd. has the opportunity to introduce a distinctive solution to the Hungarian market that is not currently available from other suppliers.

Herbavit Ltd. has more than 20 years of experience in products used in the manufacture and installation of windows and doors, as well as in building hardware. Its wide range of products is aimed at manufacturers, installers, contractors, architects and interior designers.

Producing the new product required additional capacity. As part of the project, the company built a new 1,100-square-metre production hall. The facility provides space for manufacturing, as well as for storing raw materials and finished products. New machinery was also purchased for processing, producing and preparing the product for sale.

The development is expected to strengthen Herbavit Ltd.’s market position. The new product may give the company a competitive advantage and help it reach new customers and sales channels.

The project also included improvements to the company’s organisational and IT systems. Management consultancy and cloud-based solutions now support smoother cooperation, better communication between sites and more efficient sales processes.

Overall, the development brought together product innovation, increased production capacity and more efficient business operations. It also provides the Hungarian construction industry with a practical and innovative solution for creating more energy-efficient buildings.

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The development was implemented from EU funding in the project GINOP-1.2.16-22-2023-01860 under the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme Plus.

Find out more about the project in the Project Finder:Details

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