The best answer to that is to point to several of our customers who moved to the United States from Europe. We’ve been told more than once that they sought Markilux retractable awnings here in the United States because they were familiar with the product and company in Europe. One customer in Walnut Creek specifically mentioned to us that her parents in Germany bought a Markilux over twenty-five years ago that is still working perfectly! She wanted to make sure that she bought a Markilux retractable awning because of their reputation for quality – and viewed the two 5010 full-cassette awnings as an investment in her home. 

Markilux is the only retractable awning manufacturer in the world who designs and manufacturers their own line of awning fabrics.  Markilux was actually one of the original creators of the technical design standards for solution-dyed acrylic awning fabric, which is the most commonly used fabric for high-end outdoor shading solutions. But Markilux didn’t stop there – they’ve created new, exclusive  awning fabrics utilizing high-tech nano-particle finishes for fabrics that have light weight, strength, beauty and are long-lasting.     With over 200 fabric choices, no one else even comes close.

We’ve also had many customers with engineering backgrounds who have purchased Markilux retractable awnings, retractable canopies and retractable exterior solar shades. Engineers – and those who simply appreciate fine engineering and quality construction – marvel over the technical quality of the designs and craftsmanship that goes into the manufacture of Markilux awnings. Markilux retractable awnings are all custom-made to order in Germany,  and the quality of materials used, and attention to detail in design and manufacturing shows through.

Just as Mercedes Benz has built a reputation for making cars that can last a lifetime, Markilux has done the same with retractable awnings, retractable canopies and retractable exterior solar screens.