FILON PRODUCTS LTD
Suppliers of: GRP Rooflights GRP profiled Sheets, Corrugated Roofing sheets, Profiled Roofing Sheets, GRP Cladding, GRP Over-Roofing Sheets, Roof Refurbishment, Translucent Roofing Panels, GRP Skylights
Profiled GRP rooflights and roof sheets, flat roofing products and components, valley gutters and accessories for domestic housing, flat sheet products for signage and other applications… Filon Products is a leader and innovator in GRP products for building and construction as well as other specialist markets including oil and gas, chemicals, marine, transportation and others. You may know us for our famous range of GRP profiled roofing products, but there’s so much more to Filon Products than that.
GRP Rooflights and Profiled Sheets
FILON has been supplying high-quality, industrial rooflights to the building and construction industry for more than 60 years. Our profiled rooflights are made from glass reinforced polyester resin (GRP) – also known as fibreglass – with unique light diffusing additives that scatter light to provide effective daylighting without hot spots, excessive glare or shadow. Available in over 900 different profiles, our products are designed to match all current and most discontinued asbestos cement and metal roofing profiles.
STANDARD RANGE:
FILON STANDARD PROFILED GRP ROOFLIGHTS AND SHEETS
ENHANCED REINFORCEMENT RANGE:
FILON STANDARD PROFILED GRP ROOFLIGHTS AND SHEETS
INSULATING ROOFLIGHTS:
FILON FAIRs GRP factory assembled insulating rooflights are manufactured using high-quality FILON Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) to provide a simple in-plane rooflight solution in composite panel roofs and walls. They are designed to provide high levels of natural light, with double and triple skin rooflights available to provide a range of insulation values. FILON GRP sheets scatter transmitted light, to ensure even light distribution without internal glare, excessive shadow or hot spots.
INTERNAL ROOFLIGHTS / LAYLIGHTS:
Internal rooflights, commonly known as laylights, are often required when working with discontinued roofing systems within older industrial buildings. In order to create seamless light transmission and insulation while not compromising existing traditional construction, we created Filon Filites – a smart, modern-day laylight solution for discontinued roofing systems. Filon Filites are factory-assembled double-skin translucent internal rooflights manufactured from Filon GRP sheets. Designed for internal linings and used with suspended ceilings and purlin linings, our double-skin GRP box rooflights work seamlessly with external rooflights, allowing natural light to pass through whilst maintaining balanced insulation levels.
GRP BARREL VAULTS:
Filon Monarch-F GRP Barrel Vault Rooflights are a series of arched, barrel-shaped rooflights set in a parallel configuration to create a continuous vaulted rooflight that provides exceptional light transmission and durability. Our GRP Barrel Vaults are designed for use on standing seam and secret fix roofing systems, continuous ridge applications and flat roofs – making them an ideal choice for a wide range of commercial and industrial roofing applications, such as factories, warehouses and retail spaces. They are also suitable for shallow roof pitches and curved roofs down to a minimum 25m radius. Known for its extreme durability, high impact resistance and ease of handling, we’re proud to manufacture our Filon Monarch-F Barrel Vault Rooflights from high-quality glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness from day one until years to come.
CITADEL SHEETS:
FILON Citadel sheets serve as a durable substitute for steel sheets in hostile settings that promote the decay and corrosion of metals. This makes it ideal for construction projects such as galvanizing plants, aluminium smelting works, fertiliser plants, composting facilities, coastal and marine buildings, chemical works, and many other similar applications. FILON Citadel is utilised extensively in these aggressive and corrosive environments as a roofing and wall cladding solution, and is offered in a broad variety of profiles, along with translucent and opaque colours and tints.
HORTICULTURAL SHEETS:
Filon Fotolite Profiled GRP sheets have been designed to meet the diverse demands of the horticulture industry and help you create the most ideal growing environment. This cost-effective, long-lasting and reliable roofing application maximises balanced light diffusion whilst protecting your products from the elements. Manufactured from specially developed glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) using polyester resins and glass reinforcement matting, our Filon Fotolite GRP sheets boast the unrivalled benefits of this specialised composite material.
ROOF REFURBISHMENT AND OVER-ROOFING SYSTEM:
The patented FILON Over-roofing system has an incredible range of benefits for building refurbishment – from time and cost savings to reduced environmental impact and more. Our refurb over-roofing products have been proven in countless diverse applications throughout the UK and Ireland – from factories and industrial units to leisure centres, retail stores and local authority housing. Utilising durable profiled GRP sheets, FILON Over-roofing is designed to provide a quick, trouble-free and economical solution for a new waterproof skin over an existing roof, whatever its condition.
FILON REFURBISHMENT SHEETS:
Filon DR Refurb GRP sheets are available in translucent or opaque colours as a replacement for old or damaged profiled roofing sheets – including profiles which have been discontinued. Contact us today to find out more or to make an enquiry. You can also take a look at our roof refurbishment magazine to discover the benefits of refurbishment sheets for your roof.
FIXSAFE – SAFETY FIXING SYSTEM
Figures published by the Health & Safety Executive show that falls through fragile roofing could equate to nearly 30% of fatal accidents in the construction industry. The Filon Fixsafe safety fixing system has been developed to address this problem, to safely replace GRP roof sheets and rooflights from inside a building, avoiding the need to access the roof from above.
NEW HERITAGE VALLEY - GRP ROOF VALLEY TROUGH:
Heritage Valley by Filon is a ground-breaking, patent-pending GRP valley trough that creates a close-mitred valley appearance using cost-effective and simple methods. Designed for use on slate and plain-tiled roofs, Heritage Valley is installed beneath roof tiles and slates, eliminating the need for expensive lead soakers. The one-of-a-kind, innovative ‘S’ design creates a wider drainage channel whilst maintaining narrow tile support ledges, significantly reducing the number of slate and a half and tile and a half that are needed going into the valley. These combined qualities ensure Filon contractors and clients can enjoy the desirable heritage aesthetic for less cost than a normal dry fix or open valley trough.
V-FLOW VALLEY TROUGHS:
Filon V-Flow Valley Troughs have been designed as a lightweight, durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional lead roof gutters, providing an efficient channel to direct and collect water run-off. Manufactured from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), our GRP Roof Valley Troughs boast the unrivalled benefits of this fantastic composite material.
FILON MULTICLAD:
Filon Multiclad is an opaque white glass reinforced polyester (GRP) panel with a tough, wear-resistant ‘cracked ice’ embossed finish for wall cladding applications. It’s non-toxic and compliant with Code of Practice for use in food preparation areas. The surface is highly scratch and stain resistant and is unaffected by blood, detergents, antiseptics or steam cleaning making it the perfect hygienic cladding material for food preparation areas and abattoirs. The depth of embossing is insufficient to retain dirt but enough to prevent direct ‘run off’ during cleaning. This enables the surface to be more easily and antiseptically cleansed.
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Filon’s Path to Sustainability
Our impact
We understand that as a business we have a significant environmental impact, but we want to take the time to understand that on a deeper level, and to be able to share our findings and commitments.
During 2024, we were assessed by EcoVadis and achieved a bronze medal for our first scorecard. Not bad for our first time around and we will continue to work with this model which reflects the quality of the company’s sustainability management system and commitment to improve and become a more sustainable business.
Our energy
We have been carrying out energy audits through Sensorfact metering, and engaging our teams in the findings and what our reduction plans are.
In February, we saw the replacement of our Substation transformer to one with new tech that is more energy efficient, and we are carrying out periodic ultrasonic leak detection on the Compressed air system to ensure that we are being as responsible as we can here.
We also switched to a 100% renewable electricity tariff which has been a huge step forward within the business, along with installing infrared heaters and destratification fans on the shop floor to make heating the factory more efficient and reduce emissions here, too.
Our commitments
We are committed to sharing our goals and findings, and in January of 2025 we produced our first EPDs (Environmental Product Declaration) which shared the environmental impact of our rooflights.
Sustainability is a journey, and right now we are committed to being the best version of the business that we can be for the benefit of our employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers and local communities.
Filon Products Limited
Unit 3 Ring Road, Zone 2, Burntwood
Business Park, Burntwood,
Staffordshire, England WS7 3JQ
Tel. +44 (0)1543 687300
email: sales@filon.co.uk
Filon Products : The Benefits of Natural Daylight with Rooflights
Rooflights provide us with a whole lot of natural light, but what are the benefits of that natural daylight pouring in as opposed to artificial lights on a factory floor or in a warehouse setting? Here’s what you need to know.
Mood Boosting Results
Natural daylight is a known mood booster. This means that the teams in your warehouse or factory are going to be benefiting from this. Artificial lights can play havoc on our circadian rhythms and impact our mood and wellbeing negatively. From eye strain to headaches, and also providing unnatural light for the eyes and body, natural daylight brings our moods up and raises our energy levels.
Energy Reductions
Talking of energy, but in a totally different context, having natural daylight coming in through your rooflights will minimise your energy costs. Not only is it good for the environment that we are not powering artificial lights, but without the added cost of artificial lighting it is good for profitability too.
Safety Enhancing
Natural daylight, especially in factories or warehouses, offers enhanced visibility. It is hard to replicate this kind of light artificially, which can lead to accidents and incidents due to poor lighting and visibility. Having that natural light can help to improve health and safety on the shopfloor.
Natural daylight has many benefits, and with our rooflights for warehouses and factories, we are experts in finding the right rooflight and solution for your space and business needs. To find out more about our industrial rooflights and other solutions, get in touch with a member of the team to see how we can help.
Filon Products Limited
Unit 3 Ring Road, Zone 2, Burntwood
Business Park, Burntwood,
Staffordshire, England WS7 3JQ
Tel. +44 (0)1543 687300
email: sales@filon.co.uk
