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| type = [[Multinational corporation]]

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| industry = [[3D Technology|3D display]], [[Virtual reality]]

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| founded = 1963

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| hq_location_city = [[Billund, Denmark|Billund]]

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| area_served = Worldwide

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* Ketil M. Staalesen (CEOChief Executive Officer)

* JensMikkel BrinkmannArreborg (Chief AdministrativeFinance & Operations Officer)

* Christine Jamieson (Chief Marketing & Operations Officer)

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'''Modulex''' A/S is a [[Multinational corporation|multi-national]] provider of [[Architectural drawing|architectural signage]] and [[visual communication]] solutions.{{buzzword-inline|date=May 2024}}<ref>Julia Ingalls,{{cite news | last = | first = | title =The Brief and Wondrous Life of Modulex, Lego's Building System for Architects| newspaper =| ___location = | pages = | language = | publisher =archinect.com| date =3 November 2016 | url =https://archinect.com/features/article/149974598/the-brief-and-wondrous-life-of-modulex-lego-s-building-system-for-architects | accessdate =28 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Modulex Creates Architectural Signage From Carpet Waste| newspaper =| ___location = | pages = | language = | publisher =floordaily.net| date =3 November 2016 | url =https://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/modulex-creates-architectural-signage-from-carpet-waste | accessdate =28 June 2023}}</ref>

== History ==

Modulex was founded as an independent company in 1963 by [[The Lego Group]].<ref name="HH">Navarre Bartz,{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Modulex Is Lego’SLego'S Long Lost Cousin| newspaper =| ___location = | pages = | language = | publisher =hackaday.com| date =3 November 2016 | url =https://hackaday.com/2023/02/08/modulex-is-legos-long-lost-cousin/| accessdate =28 June 2023}}</ref> Over the years, the multi-national group has built multiple factories globally with a presence in over 300 cities across 45 countries.<ref name="HH"/>

At the inception of the group in 1963, Architectural models were the first Modulex product introduced into the Danish market.<ref name="NEW">{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Old Bricks: What is Modulex?| newspaper =| ___location = | pages = | language = | publisher =newelementary.com| date = | url =https://www.newelementary.com/2017/11/old-bricks-what-are-modulex-lego.html | accessdate =28 June 2023}}</ref> The following year the product was launched in [[England]] and [[Germany]]. In 1965, the production and sales of the models were switched to an Industrial layout.<ref name="NEW"/>

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In 1982 Modulex entered the [[Middle East]] market. Within the period, the group developed an Arabic component

system whuchwhich received the ''IG prize'' for the best graphic design. The group also launched a new planning system known as ''Plancopy'' in the same year.<ref name="NEW"/>

In 1983, Modulex introduced another novelty known as ''Interior 20 Flex''. In 1984, the group launched ''Interior 30'', a sign system that gave designers and architects unprecedented possibilities within graphics and design. The group also created a new business unit and introduced the first digital product known as ''EDS 700''.<ref name="NEW"/>

In the autumn of 1991, Modulex launched a new sign, a monolith system named ''Manhattan''. In September 1991, Modulex was certified according to [[lISO 9001]] after many years of work with a quality system.<ref name="NEW"/>

[[File:Modulex M20.jpg|thumb|Modulex bricks]]

In 1992, Modulex developed a special line of products for the [[North American]] market based on two products, ''Interior 10'' and ''Interior 20''. In 1993, a new exterior sign system with curved shapes known as ''Pacific'' was developed.<ref name="NEW"/>

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In March 1998, Modulex introduced ''Quadro''; a simple sign developed for the identification of persons outdoors or at a workstation.<ref name="NEW"/> In June 1999, the group introduce a completely new interior system known as ''Infinity''.<ref name="NEW"/>

On January 1st1, 2000, all marketing of the two product lines ''Interior 30'' and ''Milano'' was stopped.<ref name="NEW"/> In October, a new ''Windload'' evaluation system was introduced in connection with all exterior product lines. In October, 2000, the ''Atlantic'' product line was also introduced.<ref name="NEW"/>

In the autumn of 2005, ''[[Silhouette]] Interior'' was introduced to the market.<ref name="NEW"/> In the Fall of 2006, Modulex introduced ''Face'' to the market after a long development time. The product used

[[laser cutting]] technology to shape aluminium plates with the possibility for illumination with light-emitting diodes (LED) either with outline or corona effect.<ref name="NEW"/>

In 2008 the Design + Build creative services division is introduced, offering an integrated model that combines fabrication and installation for enhanced project delivery.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mypresswire.com/en/pressroom/30708/pressrelease/75694 | title=Modulex set for global growth }}</ref>

From 2019 to present, eco-friendly materials are introduced, offering a more sustainable option for signage materials. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Modulex Group Announces the Launch of ReBond – Carpet Waste Reimagined Into Architectural Signage |url=https://www.sttinfo.fi/tiedote/69994336/modulex-group-announces-the-launch-of-rebond-carpet-waste-reimagined-into-architectural-signage?publisherId=58763726}}</ref>

In 2008 the Design + Build creative services division is introduced, offering an integrated model that combines fabrication and installation for enhanced project delivery. In 2012. Global branding is an initiative established to oversee and execute local and worldwide brand rollouts, utilizing in-house manufacturing, design capabilities, and a wide-reaching global network.<ref><nowiki>https://mypresswire.com/en/pressroom/30708/pressrelease/75694</nowiki> </ref> In 2019 Etronit and GreenBond™ are introduced emphasizing sustainability and innovation as key focus areas.<ref>https://www.leadway.de/2022/09/09/modulex-green-solution-etronit/</ref> In 2020 begins investing in technologies aimed at enhancing project management for its clients and partners.

In 2023, the group recorded its best financial performance. <ref>{{Cite web |title=En af byens største virksomheder med nordmand i spidsen leverer det bedste resultat nogensinde |url=https://jv.dk/billund/en-af-byens-stoerste-virksomheder-med-nordmand-i-spidsen-leverer-det-bedste-resultat-nogensinde}}</ref>

== Products and services ==

Modulex offers [[wayfinding]] and [[Architectural drawing|architectural signage]] solutions{{buzzword-inline|date=May 2024}}, Global Brand Rollouts/Implementations, and cloud based [[project management]] for diverse industries including Governments, Corporates, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, residential and many more.<ref>Huw,{{cite news | last = | first = | title =The end of the line for Modulex| newspaper =| ___location = | pages = | language = | publisher =brickset.com| date =8 January 2015 | url =https://brickset.com/article/13806 | accessdate =28 June 2023}}</ref>

== Awards ==

* 2022 -– Green Network diploma: awarded to Modulex's Billund factory<ref>Huw,{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Modulex Group Announces the Launch of ReBond – Carpet Waste Reimagined Into Architectural Signage| newspaper =| ___location = | pages = | language = | publisher =sttinfo.fi| date =21 June 2023 | url =https://www.sttinfo.fi/tiedote/modulex-group-announces-the-launch-of-rebond-carpet-waste-reimagined-into-architectural-signage?publisherId=58763726&releaseId=69994336 | accessdate =28 June 2023}}</ref>

* 2023 - ISO 14001 Certification: awarded to Modulex's Billund Factory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Modulex Group receives ISO 14001 certification for Billund, Denmark factory. |url=https://ians.in/pr-wire-detail/modulex-group-receives-iso-14001-certification-for-billund-denmark-factory-22-11-2023}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Lego]]

== References ==

{{reflist}}

==External links==

* [https://www.modulex.com Official website]

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