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  • Helén Johansson

    Corporate Communication


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    http://www.kahrsgroup.com

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    The brain is the most complex structure in the known universe and absolutely crucial for how we think, feel, and perform in our lives. And although the world around us has developed at a rapid pace, the brain has not changed significantly for many tens of thousands of years!
    Isabelle Sjövall
    We have committed to becoming circular and this is another step in that direction. We are particularly pleased to be able to show that it is also possible to recycle installation waste from PVC-free resilient floors
    Therese Gerdman, Sustainability Manager, Kährs Group
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    Kährs introduces Nordic Swan Ecolabelled resilient flooring and new member of the PVC-free Kährs Zero family

    Leading flooring company Kährs has strengthened its PVC free resilient flooring offering, expanding with a new innovative collection for public and commercial spaces - Zero & Green. Certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Kährs Zero & Green is a high performing flooring solution for projects with tough environmental, health and safety requirements. Kährs is continuously seeking to reduce its environmental footprint and innovative new materials is one of the focus areas in the company’s sustainability strategy. Kährs Zero & Green is the latest example of sustainable innovation from

    Great interest from the capital markets as Kährs issues bond linked to the Group’s sustainability work

    Kährs Group has successfully issued a five-year senior secured sustainability-linked bond with an initial amount of SEK 1,450 million. The sustainability-linked bond is an important milestone for the Group, confirming its long commitment to sustainability and ambitious targets going forward. With strong interest from both Nordic and European investors, the bond was significantly oversubscribed.“We are pleased to see the positive response from investors and support from existing lenders, recognizing Kährs’ long-standing commitment to sustainability matters. At the same time, the bond is a

    Kährs and Upofloor merging brands

    In 2012, as part of a mission to offer "floors beyond expectations", Kährs Group acquired Upofloor, an industry pioneer in resilient flooring. Upofloor is now being brought fully under the Kährs brand, and moving forward, the Upofloor resilient products will be Kährs branded and become part of the Kährs product offering. While the Upofloor brand name is changing, the products will remain the same: high-performing, extremely durable, aesthetically bold and with excellent sustainability properties. The high compatibility of the Kährs and Upofloor brands is set by both being well-

    Kährs taking the next step towards becoming climate positive

    Leading flooring company Kährs announces that it has achieved Type III Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), meeting the latest standard, EN 15804:2012+A2:2019, on a large part of its wood flooring portfolio. The EPDs are third-party verified and are a very helpful tool for Kährs customers to make informed decisions when selecting floors for sustainable projects. The EPD shows that all wooden floors in the scope are climate positive cradle to gate. EPDs are increasingly important for construction companies and architects when selecting material and doing CO2 calculations for

    Kährs introduces Life – A wooden floor combining the best of two worlds

    Kährs, a leading Swedish manufacturer and distributor of flooring introduces a new type of wooden floor. Kährs Life is a range of wooden floors with properties that are close to those of durable vinyl floors. Kährs Life combines the best of two worlds with the new collection where the beauty of the wood meets the practical properties of a vinyl floor.[Khrs Life ] Kährs has been working with wood for over 160 years. Quality and innovation are close to the heart of the Swedish company that has become known for delivering premium flooring for almost a century. Today there is a strong trend

    Kährs introduces the ultimate guide to retail flooring

    Kährs, a leading Swedish manufacturer and distributor of flooring, has bundled its retail flooring concept into an ultimate guide. At the Euroshop fair in Düsseldorf, the company will provide insights and inspiration on how to include flooring in the planning of retail spaces, in order to attract, engage and convert shoppers. Kährs retail concept offers a broad range of high-quality flooring products and services, enabling clients to find suitable solutions for every shopfitting project - from small luxury boutiques to shopping malls. The product range comprises hundreds of

    Kährs makes an impression with new premium Luxury Tiles Click flooring collection

    Kährs is proud to introduce its latest addition to its retail concept, Impression, a new and revolutionary range of Luxury Vinyl Tiles Flooring. An ultimate frame to every retail space that seeks to attract shoppers and provide a grand, memorable experience. The new collection will be showcased for the first time at the retail trade fair Euroshop 2020 in Düsseldorf 16-20 February. As a world leading wood flooring manufacturer, Kährs has integrated the knowledge and experience from producing wood floors into the design process of the new LVT collection; Impression. The result is a

    Kährs receives Sustainable Biomass Program certificate for its wood pellets

    Kährs is proud to announce that the process of certifying its wood pellets biofuel offering under Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has just been completed. This means that a rigorous process for control of wood sources has been implemented and reviewed. Kährs can now provide third party assurance that its pellets are produced according to the SBP standard to mitigate risks of illegal harvesting and unsustainable sources. Kährs, a manufacturer of premium hardwood flooring, started its production of wood pellets in early 2019. Kährs had for decades been providing carbon neutral

    Kährs and modulyss to showcase combinations of flooring solutions at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair

    Kährs, a leading manufacturer and distributor of flooring, will participate at the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair together with its partner modulyss, a Belgian carpet tile manufacturer. Both brands will showcase how different flooring materials can be combined to create unique flooring solutions and surroundings that at the same time perform to the highest standard of quality. Kährs will be present at the fair on February 4-8, joined also by representatives from the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and BIMobject. Kährs offers a wide range of high-quality flooring products for both retail

    The Nordic Swan Ecolabel provides strong support for Kährs sustainability work

    Kährs, a leading manufacturer and distributor of flooring has successfully in 2019 renewed its license and certification for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the official ecolabel of the Nordic countries. Kährs today, has more than 180 of its wood floors ecolabelled.[ver 180 Svanenmrkta trgolv frn Khrs]There are many stringent requirements in order to receive this trusted certification such as auditing of material content, certified wood sourcing, chemicals approval, indoor air quality, air-, water- and ground emissions submittals, licensed recycling program, renewable energy, efficient resource

    Kährs to focus on six 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals

    Kährs, a leading manufacturer and distributor of flooring, has in line with its sustainability program decided to focus on six of the 2030 UN Sustainability Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action and Life on Land.[Khrs fokus p de globala mlen]Over the decades, Kährs, in cooperation with its customers, became a leader in providing flooring offering high expectations of quality and design and innovative and sustainable solutions. Sustainability and environmental

    Kährs to deliver hardwood flooring to sustainable UK cosmetics retailer Lush

    Kährs Group, a Europe-leading manufacturer and distributor of premium flooring, will supply sustainable cosmetics retailer Lush with hardwood flooring for Lush stores, offices, spas and studios in the United Kingdom. The collaboration is a result of Kährs matching the strict environmental criteria set by Lush for its suppliers.[Lush Liverpool store]Kährs Oak Sevede was selected to the spa and office area in the new Liverpool store. Photo: Lush  The dialogue between Kährs and Lush was initiated over a year ago. Lush has very high standards of sustainability awareness and strong

    Kährs Group announces new partnership with carpet tile company modulyss

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer and distributor of premium flooring, has signed a distribution agreement with commercial carpet tile supplier modulyss for sales in the Nordic markets.Kährs Group and the Belgium based company modulyss has entered into a partnership allowing for Kährs Group to sell modulyss carpet tiles in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The agreement is effective from January 1, 2019. Kährs Group recently announced its revised customer channel strategy, which includes a reinforced focus on the project market and a broadening of the flooring

    Kährs Group adapts for the future with reinforced focus on customer channels and new product categories

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring implements a revised customer channel strategy. Kährs will reinforce focus on the project sales market alongside the retail and online segments and will also expand its product offering with new product categories.Kährs Group currently holds market-leading positions in hardwood and PVC-free resilient flooring in several markets in Europe, as well as strong positions in other key markets. From 1 January 2019 Kährs Group will operationally focus its sales through three customer channels Project,

    Kährs Group builds pellet plant in Nybro, Sweden

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, is constructing a pellet plant in Nybro. Directly in line with Kährs environmental and sustainability profile, the company will take care of and produce biofuel from wood material that cannot be used for flooring production. The plant will be located next to Kährs existing site and is to be operational at the end of 2018. Kährs has also entered into a cooperation agreement with Ekman & Co for sales and logistics of the wood pellets.Photo: Daniel Nestor, Roxx The wood pellet plant

    Kährs Group Names New Group Design Manager

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, has appointed Morten Røssell as Group Design Manager.[Morten Rssel Group Design Manager] Morten will be responsible for Kährs’ strategic design work and product development. He will lead design and development projects based on design trends in interior design, fashion, architecture, consumer and commercial markets. He will also play a key role in the company's innovation work, exploring new technologies and processes to meet ever-increasing demands for sustainable, premium floors.“

    Kährs Group recruits Chief Marketing Officer

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, has appointed Charlotta Fellman as new Chief Marketing Officer and member of the Group Management[Charlotta Fellman CMO Khrs Group 1 Januari 2019]Photo: Roger Nellsjö  As part of strengthening Kährs Group's market position with focus on brand and product development, the company has recruited Charlotta Fellman as new CMO. In addition to working with the company's marketing strategy, Charlotta will play an important role in developing Kährs' sales channels to best meet customer needs. "

    Kährs Group in research collaboration for a more effective raw material utilization

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, is participating in the industrial graduate school, ProWOOD. The aim is to promote innovation and increase the competitiveness of the Swedish wood industry through a research project, in which ten PhD students will conduct research at each participating company for five years. The industrial graduate school ProWOOD with PhD students, tutors and mentors on a study visit at the Kährs Group factory in Nybro, Sweden, earlier this year. The cooperation between Kährs Group and ProWOOD

    Kährs Group acquires Ehrenborg

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, has acquired flooring distributor Ehrenborg & Co, which is a leader in the Swedish flooring market for public areas. Ehrenborg also operates in the rest of the Nordic countries as well as in several export markets.Through the acquisition of Ehrenborg, Kährs Group strengthens its sales and distribution to customers in commercial projects and broadens its product portfolio with new products in project sales. The companies have been cooperating for a long time as Ehrenborg is responsible for

    Kährs Group awarded for CSR work by the Building Distribution Sector of Saint-Gobain

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, was recently awarded for its CSR work by the Building Distribution Sector of Saint-Gobain. Kährs Group was named best in class in Corporate Social Responsibility among European suppliers by the company. Kåre O. Malo, President, Building Distribution Sector of Saint-Gobain, Tobias Blumer, Kährs Group and Jean-Jacques Bourhis, Procurement & Marketing Director, Building Distribution Sector of Saint-Gobain.Photo: Building Distribution Sector of Saint-GobainAt the Saint-Gobain

    Kährs Group appoints new Regional Manager Finland & Baltic

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, has appointed Heli Jaronen as new Regional Manager Finland & Baltic.Heli has a background in sales development and marketing, as well as experience from working with building materials and construction. Most recently, she held the position of Sales Director in Finnish company Pukkila Oy Ab, which is part of the Italian Ricchetti Group, one of the leading ceramic tiles manufacturing companies in Europe. Heli joined on 15 February and is member of Kährs Group’s management team. In the role

    Kährs launches B2B e-commerce service

    Kährs Group, a Swedish Europe-leading manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring, continues its e-commerce initiative through a broad launch of the Kährs Direct service for the B2B segment in wood flooring. A pilot project has been successfully implemented with selected customers in Sweden since 1 June, and the service will now be rolled out for additional B2B flooring customers.Through Kährs Direct, customers can see their assortment with customer-unique prices and delivery times. They can also request quotations, order floors and accessories, and easily get an overview

    Kährs Group appoints new CFO

    Peter Ericsson has been appointed as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of Kährs Group’s management team. He started in his new position 1 September 2017.Peter Ericsson most recently held the position as Communication and Compliance Director for Kährs Group and he has also previously been CFO for the Group. Prior to joining Kährs, he held positions within Alecta Investment Management and KPMG. “I am glad to appoint Peter Ericsson as CFO. His experience from previous leading positions in the Group will be an asset in our continued development of Kährs,” says Christer Persson,

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