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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]]

| hq_location_country = [[Denmark]]

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| area_served = Worldwide

| key_people = {{plainlist|

* Ketil M. Staalesen (CEOChief Executive Officer)

* JensMikkel BrinkmannArreborg (Chief AdministrativeFinance & Operations Officer)

* Christine Jamieson (Chief Marketing & Operations Officer)

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| website = {{URL|https://www.modulex.com}}

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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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[[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 Inweb 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>url=https://mypresswire.com/en/pressroom/30708/pressrelease/75694 </ref>| Intitle=Modulex 2019set Etronitfor andglobal GreenBond™growth 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.

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 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 ==

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== References ==

{{reflist}}

==External links==

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

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