Leading in environment

We care about you and the environment

● We maintain EPD's and numerous global certifications across our products and our production facilities.
● All of our manufacturing sites are ISO certified and run on renewable electricity where possible. Raw materials are used efficiently, production waste is recycled.
● We are committed to social responsibility with Forbo production sites and supply chains certified according to SA8000.
● Local commitment - Forbo Flooring Systems Australia has partnered with Carbon Neutral Charitable Fund (not for profit organisation) to plant *native Australian trees and shrubs*. Every square metre of Marmoleum installed now contributes to restoring Australian native forests.
● Forbo is a founding member of the World Green Building Council and benchmark against the UN's Sustainable Development goals.

creating better environments

Leading global manufacturer

Forbo Flooring Systems is part of the Swiss Forbo Group
A worldwide presence:

● 15 manufacturing plants in Europe
● 38 Flooring sales offices worldwide
● 90 additional markets served via strategic partnerships
● over 70 key account managers across 30 countries

Improve user engagement using Augmented Reality

Using Augmented Reality accessed through web-based or device based Apps, the story of the artwork can be told to all who visit; this could be done in the local indigenous language or any other language, so that everyone can understand and share the story.

Educators and students can continue with deeper learning activities combining the stories of old with new technologies; using the floor as an additional ‘third teacher’.

Create an engaging & healthy learning experience

We understand the importance of employee & student health and wellbeing. Our product portfolio is designed with these two factors in mind. A high standard of employee + students' comfort and wellbeing means optimised productivity.

How our floor coverings contribute to a healthy learning environment:

● All our floorcoverings are very low in VOC
● Made with 100% renewable electricity
● Marmoleum is CO2 neutral for the cradle to gate life cycle stages of the product.
● All our products are phthalate-free

Interior layout

The interior layout of a classroom can have a significant impact on learning and is often overlooked. A poor layout can cause disorientation and confusion, which can have a negative impact on staff and students.

- Design of walkways, differentiation of different zones and signage affects the staff and student’s ability to navigate or orient themselves within the facility, especially in large universities.

The use of different flooring types, or even signs embedded into the floorcovering for walkways, classrooms, different zones etc… within the facility, can make navigation throughout much easier for the building user.

Acoustic performance

Noise pollution is known to cause a wide array of physical and behavioural symptoms that can negatively impact staff and students. A Study showed students have difficulty understanding nearly 30 percent of classroom speech due to excessive noise and sound reverberation.

Metrics and design considerations commonly used to assess acoustic conditions include:
● Background noise
● Privacy and speech interference

Designers can create improved acoustic conditions for retail environments by using building materials that are designed to create acoustic barriers.

Choosing the type of floor carefully will help to create the right level of acoustic you want to reach.

Indoor air quality

CSRIO estimates the cost of poor indoor air quality in Australia may be as high as 12 billion per year. Science Advisory Board has consistently ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health.

Numerous experiments carried out demonstrates that learning environments with lower air quality can have a negative effect on children's health and academic performance.

What is indoor air quality? IAQ is defined by the concentrations of various pollutants such as:
● Pollutant concentration
● CO2 concentration
● Mould
● Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
● Dust

Better indoor air quality can be achieved through low or zero VOC furnishing materials such as floors, adhesives used and cleaning products.

Plan for installation

When you are refurbishing your building and you have a short time period to finish during school holidays. With Forbo products, you can complete the installation fast and efficiently. Talk to us to learn about what preparation is required and how to complete installations as smoothly as possible.

Room renovation
● Possibility to install on top of existing floor
● Subfloor preparation
● Adhesives