Kronospan Limited:

Company Profile

Kronospan Limited is one of the leading manufacturers of wood based panels, laminated flooring and other related value added products in Europe. On a world wide scale Kronospan ranks first as a producer of wood based panels; is the global leader in MDF and particleboard manufacture and is first in terms of flooring; Kronospan ranks second as a manufacturer of Urea-Formaldehyde resins.

Achievements

• Achieved ISO14001 certification of environmental management system
• Achieved FSC certification for sustainable timber sourcing
• Reduced waste by 65%
• Reduced energy use by over 20%

Future Plans

• Eliminate waste to landfill by 2008
• Certification to OHSAS 18001 followed by full integration of management systems
• Reduction of mains water use to 15% of total