Formica Group has announced the achievement of another key goal in its sustainability journey, with the introduction of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified Laminates manufactured in its European plants.

 In this important step, FSC certified laminates are now available as standard across the majority of Formica Group’s European product portfolio.  This includes the full plain color offer and over 70 per cent of patterns, available in High Pressure Laminate (HPL) and Compact Grade laminates and also specialist Formica product ranges such as DecoMetal metallic laminates, ColorCore through color laminates and Vivix exterior façade panels. 

An increasing number of commercial and residential projects are demanding certified wood-based products; Formica Group FSC Controlled Wood Laminates can be combined with FSC Mix board/materials to produce a final certified product.  This can be used for applications such as furniture, wall panelling, doors, worktops and washroom cubicles, and can also contribute to credits under Green Building schemes such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings systems. Formica Group announced in 2012 that it had achieved the internationally-recognized Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) certification for its global manufacturing operations.