March 2010 – Pergo, the leading manufacturer of HPL multi-layer laminate flooring, has been nominated for the Danish “Environment Prize”. The Swedish company’s entire product range of laminate floorings is labelled with the Scandinavian eco label, “Nordic Swan”. This official quality seal guarantees sustainably managed forestries and the preservation of natural resources, a reason why the Danish architectural group Presens chose a Pergo “White tile” floor for the World Climate Summit in Copenhagen last year.
Nominated for environmental award
Recognition for Pergo’s comprehensive environmental commitment: the Swedish pioneer in laminate flooring has been nominated for this year’s “Environment Prize”, which was set up by TUN Byg, Scandinavia’s biggest trade fair for the building industry. The award is presented by TUN, the Danish initiator and industry association, to companies for exemplary achievements in environmental care. The winner will receive the award during the TUN Byg 2010 trade fair, which takes place from 16 to 19 March in Fredericia, Denmark.
“Nordic Swan” – the guarantee for ecological products
Pergo was the first laminate flooring to receive the Scandinavian eco label, “Nordic Swan”. The laminate flooring pioneer’s entire range of laminate products now carries this quality seal. The “Nordic Swan” is visible proof of the environmental quality of Pergo floors, and guarantees that the wood used by the company is obtained legally and from managed forestries. Preserving natural resources is of extreme importance to Pergo. The Swedish company uses wood chips in the production of its floors. This by-product from the wood-processing industry makes up some 80 percent of a Pergo floor. The company only uses varieties such as pine and spruce.
The “Nordic Swan” eco label also sets very high ecological standards for the entire production process. From the factory in Trelleborg in Sweden to the choice of packaging material and the form of transportation, the company considers its impact on the environment from start to finish. The “Nordic Swan” eco label is proof of Pergo’s environmental awareness, as well as practical orientation for trade and consumers when making their decision to buy.
About Pergo
Pergo is regarded as the inventor of HPL laminate flooring and enjoys an outstanding position on both the North American and European markets. The company develops, produces and markets laminate flooring with premium-quality multi-layer sequence in unmistakable designs and unique product features for the residential sector and commercial applications. Pergo produces more than 30 million square metres of laminate flooring a year at two locations in Sweden (Trelleborg and Perstorp) and two manufacturing facilities in the USA (Garner, NC) and Canada (Laval). The traditional Pergo brand was acquired by the MDAX-quoted Pfleiderer AG (ISIN DE 0006764749) in 2007. To find out more please go to www.pergo.com
Editorial contact and press photos:
Kate Male
Pergo
Regional Marketing Manager UK & Benelux
Tel: +44 (0) 1827 871840
E-mail: kate.male@pergo.com
