Flooring 2017
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04. THE STORY OF BOLON 06. 100% MADE IN SWEDEN 08. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 10. THE PERFORMANCE BEHIND THE AESTHETICS 12. PRODUCT INNOVATION 16. BOLON GREEN 20. BOLON SUPPORT 24. BOLON TILES 30. GRAPHIC 34. ARTISAN 38. CREATE 42. SILENCE 46. FLOW 50. ETHNIC 54. BKB 56. BOTANIC 60. NOW 62. NEW 2017: BOLON BY JEAN NOUVEL DESIGN 66. BOLON BY MISSONI 68. BOLON BY YOU 70. SUPPORT AND SERVICE Bolon Create; Converso, Inducto, Comar, Facio

THE STORY OF BOLON Over 60 years ago, an idea was born in Sweden. Textile waste would become rag rugs – and our journey had begun. Bolon’s initial product was revolutionary at the In 2017, our whole research and development time – and it characterised a desire to lead process will be in sharp focus. While this rather than follow. The man who lit the spark represents a new perspective, designing and was our founder, Nils-Erik Eklund. Today, his producing beautiful, functional products is still grand daughters Annica and Marie continue to our vision – but at Bolon, we understand that carry...

100% MADE IN SWEDEN Every one of our collections is developed, designed and manufactured in Sweden – with no exceptions. Our R&D, design, production, marketing, sales, We invest in the future through projects like our distribution and warehousing activities are onsite recycling plant and newly extended factory. based at our head office in Ulricehamn – we even Whatever it takes, we are committed to the produce our own raw materials there. creation and production of flooring that is truly This strategy of centralisation allows us to create expertise across the entire value chain as well as...

Research and development at Bolon reflects both our curiosity and our fearless approach to experimentation and developing our business. At Bolon, product development usually starts with experimentation and a vision, however it can sometimes be born out of collaborative projects. Customised products can also lead us to new creative destinations. What it isn’t, however, is a linear journey. There are twists and turns - but we wouldn’t have it any other way, because it’s in those unplanned detours that the true spirit of innovation expresses itself. Designing flooring is complex and demands...

THE PERFORMANCE BEHIND THE AESTHETICS Durable, safe and easy to care for. When it comes to performance, our woven vinyl flooring is a proven success and can be used in diverse environments with complete confidence. SUSTAINABILITY AND CERTIFICATIONS • Our products hold BREEAM, CE, Greentag, Floorscore, BASTA, Best Practice PVC certifications and more. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for our processes. • Our onsite recycling plant creates recycled material from waste - by the end of 2017, all our vinyl flooring will feature this material. • They contain no added phthalates. • We only use modern, safe,...

FUNCTIONAL BY NATURE, VERSATILE BY DESIGN Within our collections, you’ll find any number of innovative ideas and expressions, every one of which allows for the creative development of flooring as an architectural design material. FLOORING COLLECTIONS • Our offer comprises 11 collections, including • This versatile collection lets architects and Bolon Original, collaborations with Missoni and new for 2017, Jean Nouvel Design. • Our collections are available in rolls and several kinds of tiles - ask your Bolon representative for details of collection specific offers. • Within each collection,...

Bolon Graphic; Texture Black

BOLON GREEN – SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS We are proud to operate our own, onsite recycling plant. The purpose of this facility is to enable us to create recycled material from waste and use it in our products. This investment is the latest in a long line of proactive steps designed to reduce the On our own initiative and after a long consultation environmental impact of our products and process with industry experts, we have phased manufacturing processes. In addition to recycling out the use of phthalates from all our collections. our own waste and using it in our flooring, we also recycle waste...

WORLD-CLASS CERTIFICATIONS LIFE CYCLE ANALYZE FOR FLOORING Our products and processes are covered by some of the industry’s most demanding certifications. This means they can be used with complete peace of mind for their entire lifetime. We have an A+ to A BREEAM rating, the worlds’ foremost environmental assessment method. Our Greentag rating covers social responsibility,product eco-friendly composition, VOC emissions and durability. We are a member of the Swedish Flooring Industry recycling and waste management program. Floorscore contributes to a higher LEED rating. Bolon is certified...

BOLON SUPPORT Caring is a value we hold dear at Bolon - about our employees, our history, the environment and the products we sell. However, we also understand that our obligation to care goes further than this. 1. SELECT TO REFLECT YOUR DEMANDS To extend product life and enjoy a stimulating, safe environment, choosing the right flooring is vital. We can help you define your needs from both a practical and aesthetic perspective, ensuring you achieve this. 2. CORRECT INSTALLATION Installing your Bolon flooring correctly makes a major contribution to its product life and ability to deliver...

Bolon By You; Stripe, Black, Steel Grey

Designed for diverse areas, Bolon Tiles optimise the creative potential of our flooring. Their aesthetic versatility allows architects and interior designers to devise more specific solutions for their projects. BOLON TILES – BEAUTY COMES IN MANY FORMS Studio concept – are readily available in stock. Planks. Our standard tiles also works excellent for raised floors. Within the range, both strict graphic forms Please contact us or speak to your local Bolon and softer, more organic shapes are featured. representative if you require more details or wish Together with innovative use of our...