JOINTLY SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY

In a recent survey, almost two-thirds of end customers stated that sustainability considerations played a role in their specific construction or renovation project within the past 12 months. More than half of the contestants see added value in the use of environmentally friendly materials and are willing to pay a higher price for them. At the same time, they are very willing to trust recommendations from experts. This represents both a confirmation of our continuous activities towards an even more sustainable offering and a promising opportunity for all of us. 

CONTINUOUS INNOVATION

At SWISS KRONO, we take innovation as a wholistic discipline with the goal of constantly optimizing the manufacturing our products in an even more environmentally friendly way and to develop future-proof wood-based solutions for all areas of living and working spaces. On the following pages, we are sharing what the responsible and sustainable production of wood-based materials means to us. You will also get to know a selection of our ecological and healthy living products.

Certified quality

We are particularly pleased that all of these products have been certified with the QNG-ready seal and are thus considered qualified materials for the promotion of building projects in accordance with the Quality Sustainable Buildings standard.

In the future as well, we will do everything in our power to lay the groundwork for sustainable building and healthy living.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY – BY TRADITION

The SWISS KRONO Group was founded in 1966 as a family-run business. Today, we employ around 5,000 people at ten production sites in eight countries around the world. This enables us to procure our resources regionally and minimize transport distances. 

We are thoroughly committed to certified energy management processes, regenerative raw materials of sustainable origin and resource-saving manufacturing along the entire value chain. Up to 90% of the thermal energy we use is obtained from renewable sources, and we use recyclable raw materials wherever possible. 

INNOVATING ON BEHALF OF THE ENVIRONMENT

We are constantly investing in optimizing the environmental standards of our products and processes. We focus on high wood content, exceptional longevity and the highest standards of healthy living through the use of non-toxic glues and renunciation to plasticizers, biocides and chlorides. Through pioneering partnerships, we are able to efficiently decarbonize the manufacturing process. 

With our broad offering in floor coverings, we are committed to providing highly functional wood-based solutions as a significantly more ecological and healthier alternative to fossil-material-based PVC or vinyl flooring. 
We are proud to present three of our sustainable, highly functional and exceptionally robust products here. 

SUSTAINABLY CREATIVE

Our durable floor coverings consist of a core board made of wood-based material and a decorative layer. Of course, the wood comes from sustainably managed forests. Our collections offer you plenty of choices for customized interior design – from a classic wood look to unusual stone and fantasy patterns.

LONG-TERM ENJOYMENT

Moving furniture, scuffs from shoes, children playing – floor coverings go through a lot. That’s why they come with a robust overlay which makes them hard-wearing, lightfast and easy to care for. The panels also have a high-quality underside finish that protects the wood core from moisture and keeps the floor covering dimensionally stable over the long term.

Healthy living and ecological responsibility

SWISS KRONO floor coverings areas resistant to adverse in-fluences as it is kind to people and the environment. Containing neither plasticizers nor biocides, it provides the perfect basis for a healthy home. 

The product consists of at least 80% wood, a regenerative and one of the most environmentally friendly raw materials there is. Depending on the production site, we use at least 70% and up to 90% renewable energy for production. By thermally recycling residues from production, we further reduce our need for fossil fuels while also lowering the carbon footprint of our processes. 

Are you looking for an attractive floor covering that’s easy on your budget – and on the environment? Then look no further.

LAMINATE: SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS 

• At least 80% wood 
• No plasticizers
• Manufactured without biocides or chlorides 
• Perfect for healthy living
• Antibacterial
• Produced with mainly renewable energy
• 30-year guarantee 

Certifications:

Blauer Engel | CARB | FSC | PEFC | ISO 9001 ISO 38200 | QNG ready 
For more information on our laminate range, click here.

HARD SHELL, PROTECTED CORE

COREPEL rises to the challenge in all areas of the home, no matter how heavily they are used. Soccer boots, pet claws, fitness equipment or humidity in a bathroom – you name it, they all leave zero trace. The secret of its resilience is the protective shell made of high-performance resin that encloses the natural wood core like an oyster shell around a pearl. 

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY? NATURALLY!

With a wood content of 50% (COREPEL Essence) or 80% (COREPEL Evolution), COREPEL contains the highest proportion of renewable raw materials of any water-resistant designer flooring. And this wood comes exclusively from responsibly managed and FSC- or PEFC-certified production facilities. This makes COREPEL the ultimate alternative to fossil-based PVC, vinyl and SPC floors. 

WE JUST KEEP WINNING

Awards from recognized labels such as FloorScore, Greenguard Gold, VOC A+ and CARB2, not to mention the new DEC standard, all show that COREPEL is manufactured as part of an incredibly low-emission production process and ensures very good indoor air quality. 

COREPEL ESSENCE – SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Innovative biocomposite product 
• Extremely robust and functional 
• Natural feel 
• DEC standard 
• Greenguard Gold 
• FSC/PEFC 
• CARB 
• TSCA 
• FloorScore 
• Antibacterial by EPH and Hohenstein 
• ISO 9001 
• ISO 3820 
• Antibacterial 
• Produced with over 90% renewable energy 
• lifetime warranty for residential use

For more information about our COREPEL designer floors, please click here.

COREPEL EVOLUTION – SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS 2.0

• Produced using BASF Kauramin® Balance 
• At least 30% smaller carbon footprint than conventional products 
• Extremely robust and functional 
• DEC standard 
• Greenguard Gold 
• FSC/PEFC 
• CARB 
• TSCA 
• FloorScore 
• Antibacterial by EPH and Hohenstein
• ISO 9001
• ISO 3820 
• Antibacterial 
• lifetime warranty for residential use 

LIVING IN NATURE AT HOME

People in industrialized countries spend most of their lives in buildings, so indoor spaces have a major impact on health and well-being. BE.YOND furniture and wall panels produce no more emissions than a tree, so being in your own four walls is like immersing yourself in nature.

A WHOLE LOT OF WOOD, ZERO CHEMICALS

BE.YOND panels contain 98% wood. We use the latest bio-based raw materials for our adhesives. These contain neither formaldehyde nor any other chemical substances. But we don’t just pay attention to the product itself – we also care about sustainability during production. 91% of the energy used in production comes from renewable sources. 

LONG-LASTING AND RECYCLABLE

Our functional BE.YOND furniture and wall panels are available in many attractive designs and textures. They have an extraordinary lifespan of up to 50 years. And when the panels eventually need to be replaced, they are 100% materially recyclable.

BE.YOND – SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS

• 98% wood 
• Only furniture and wall panels with bio-based adhesives 
• No formaldehyde 
• Made with over 90% renewable energy 
• 100% material recyclability 
• FSC, PEFC and CARB certified

Certificates: 

FSC | PEFC | CARB | QNG ready
For more information about our BE.YOND furniture and wall panels, click here.