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FurnMaster – cooperating to create superior solutions
FurnMaster is a global supplier of complete furniture solutions, serving market-leading
furniture manufacturers and exclusive, international design brands. FurnMaster manufactures a broad selection of quality furniture – from task chairs to lounge furniture – for
both home and contract markets.
Like the other companies within the Gabriel Group, FurnMaster
also has a strong focus on cooperating with customers to create
the absolute best solutions, both in terms of quality and the
environment. FurnMaster continuously expands its selection of
recycled or eco-labelled components and strengthens customer
support on these topics. The selection of components includes,
for example, materials that are recycled and health and ecolabelled and which thereby contribute to the production of
labelled furniture and/or to reduce the total climate impact.
FurnMaster also offers processes and solutions that contribute
to the production of end products that are easier to recycle.
Reducing waste in our production is a key focus area, and,
for example, our intelligent cutting systems help to ensure
optimum use of materials.
Material selection from FurnMaster
As an option, FurnMaster can source a selection of components with environmental certifications or other environmental benefits.
98% of all wood used by FurnMaster in Europe is FSC Mix
certified (Forest Stewardship Council).
FSC certified wood
FSC is a global forest certification system for wood. The FSC
label is a guarantee that the wood used comes from forests that
are managed responsibly and with consideration for people,
wildlife, and the environment. FSC certified products contribute to the protection of the world’s forests and support
responsible forestry.
Eco-labelled textiles from Gabriel
As part of the Gabriel Group, FurnMaster offers easy access
to eco-labelled upholstery textiles from Gabriel.
Certified and recycled foam
FurnMaster offers a large selection of foam products that
combine seating comfort with strong technical properties. The
selection includes, as an option, foam products certified in accordance with recognised environmental product label standards.
Recycled plastic
FurnMaster offers plastic components made from recycled
plastic waste. Compared to new plastic, the production of recycled plastic requires less energy, pollutes less, and contributes to the protection of natural resources. Recycled plastic
offers full traceability and documentation of the recycled content
and can be used for, for example, EU Ecolabel certified furniture.
Water-based glue
FurnMaster recommends that glue is avoided, if possible, to
reduce the use of chemicals and to ensure easy disassembly
and recycling of furniture products. If glue cannot be avoided,
FurnMaster offers efficient water-based glues.
Certified leather
FurnMaster can source a selection of certified leather products, approved in accordance with international environmental standards.
Metal and surface treatments
FurnMaster offers metal components that can be integrated
in furniture that meet EU Ecolabel standards. This means that
FurnMaster offers various metal surface treatments that take
the environment, indoor climates, and consumer health into
consideration.
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