SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Formica Group is delighted to announce that its three Asian manufacturing sites in Taiwan, China and Thailand have achieved the internationally-recognised Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) Chain of Custody (COC) certification from leading certification body, SGS. With this latest certification, customers from across the globe can now be assured that the materials used in the production of FSC labelled Formica® High Pressure Laminate (HPL) are from responsibly managed sources, whether manufactured by Formica Group in Asia, Europe or North America.
"Here at Formica Group we concentrated on a forward thinking approach looking to understand the future sustainability impacts on the business. The company carried out a five year road map in each of its three regions; Asia, Europe and North America. One of the main objectives was to achieve FSC compliance in all of our facilities," comments Gavin Todd, Group Development Manager for Sustainability. "Now we are proud to announce that with the factories in Asia achieving certification, we are another step further along our plan."
Alistair Monument, Regional Director at FSC Asia Pacific adds; “The FSC’s Chain of Custody certification is an important system which, for businesses in Asia, demonstrates the use of responsibly-sourced materials in their products. Formica Group’s achievement of FSC COC certification across its operations in China, Thailand and Taiwan as well as in Europe and North America is another important milestone.”
Sustainability is more than just a goal with Formica Group; it is a fundamental business requisite across its operations all over the world. Formica Group strives to meet customers' evolving needs for sustainable products and keep its commitment to reduce its environmental impact.
About FSC COC Certificate
The Forest Stewardship Council is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
Chain of Custody certification is the unbroken path which timber and paper products take from the forest to the consumer, including all stages of processing, manufacturing, transportation and distribution.
Chain of Custody certification provides third party, independent verification that the certified timber or paper products originate from well-managed forests, and, verifies that these products are not mixed with products from uncertified forests at any point in the supply chain, except under strict controls.
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Formica Group globally leads the industry in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative surfacing products for commercial and residential applications.
Formica® laminate is the ‘original’, with 99 years of innovation and manufacturing experience. This international group of companies has developed an unrivalled expertise, which ensures quality, reliability and products that are fit for purpose. Working closely with architects, designers and specifiers, the company is ideally placed to offer innovative new products and decors which respond to market needs and complement current design trends.
