F.A.Q.

Kronospan has developed a unique supply chain with over 40 production sites and 15 distribution centers across Europe, Asia, America, Africa, and Australia. Our products are easily accessible for customers in 123 countries. You can find the contacts for each of our production sites, distributions centers, design center and more here.

Kronospan is a B2B (Business-to-Business) oriented company. As such, we operate via a network of dealers that distribute and sell our products. You can find the closest dealers to you in our Dealers page or in our Kronodesign Mobile Application, available for free from Google Play and Apple stores. You can also buy samples of flooring, wall panels, and accessories from our online store www.krono-shop.com.

Wood-based panel is a general term for a variety of different engineered panel products that contain a significant amount of wood in the form of strips, veneers, chips, strands or fibers. Kronospan manufactures the following wood-based materials:

• Particleboards

• Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)

• Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

• High density fiberboard (HDF)

• Flooring and wall panels

Medium density fiberboard and Particleboard are both pressed wood-based materials often used in the furniture and interior design industries. The two products share similarities in terms of application, density, strength and durability.

The MDF is made from fine wood fibers, it has a smooth surface and is easier to mill than PB. It works well for projects that utilize complicated and elaborate shapes and may be finished with veneer or laminate. The PB is less expensive than MDF and is made by hot-pressing smaller wood particles with resin adhesives. It’s a fairly easy material to work with in terms of cutting and milling, and can be used with all standard woodworking machines. It is primarily used as core material for doors, furniture, and cabinets, and is often covered on one or both sides with veneer or another surface finish.

Melamine is a synthetic resin employed in the production of plywood and particleboard adhesives, laminated countertops and tabletops. The melamine process starts with raw core material either PB or MDF, which is then covered with a decorative paper impregnated with melamine resin. As a result, the melamine boards offer a wide range of decors and are known to be a main interior solution.

The main difference in the color systems comes from their usage. For example, NCS is primary used for decor designs, RAL for varnish and powder coating and Pantone in printing. As a result, the work of many manufacturers in different locations is facilitated because they can all refer to a specific color chart and make sure that colors are matching without having a direct contact with one another.

You can request product samples directly from your sales representative or order them online through our international online store KronoSHOP. Ordering samples is the easiest way to check the quality, texture, and color of a product before making a final decision. Real samples allow you to compare decors, evaluate material details, and confidently select the right solution for your project.

Visit the Order Samples page or go directly to KronoSHOP. Choose your preferred product category, select the decors you are interested in, and add them to your shopping cart. After completing your order details and selecting a payment method, you will receive an order confirmation by email. KronoSHOP offers samples from the Kronodesign range, including MF boards, special-coated MDF boards, worktops, and wall panels. A selection of marketing materials such as decor books and swatches is also available.

Kronospan furniture cluster project aims to create an optimal and sustainable environment for potential investors/customers for the production of furniture. By establishing a business in close proximity to one of our production sites, investors will secure a long term competitive advantage in the highly demanding price-oriented markets. This sustainable environment is achieved thanks to Kronospan’s favorable locations, qualified personnel and the provision of customer-focused services in a committed and loyal manner. For more information, visit: https://www.furniture-cluster.com

Kronospan is growing, therefore we are often looking for new people to join our team. To discover the currently available positions, visit our Career section. You can always register and leave your contact information there in the event that we are looking for someone like you in the future.

Discover the exciting opportunities for Management Trainees in our Future Leaders program at: https://kronospan.com/public/futureleaders/

Kronospan is strategically positioned across Europe so that the furthest location from the customer is maximum 400km or 8 hours away by truck. We are a service-oriented company that has invested in more than 800 trucks, more than 900 railway wagons and 7 vessels. In addition, Kronospan relies on 4 ports and 2 railway & container terminals that allow a wider access to all the countries, where the company is present.

Kronospan has achieved excellence in the production of particleboards (PB), medium density fiberboards (MDF), OSB, finger-joint panels, sawn timber products, flooring, wall, and ceiling panels. In addition, Kronospan is producing other associated value-added products, such as melamine-faced panels, worktops, shelving boards, lacquered HDF, compact boards; high pressure laminates (HPL) and more.

Texture is the way a product’s surface feels and appears and makes an important part of the decor’s aesthetic look. Learn more about the different textures on our products at: https://kronospan.com/en_EN/all_textures

In our business impregnation means the saturation of different kinds of papers with urea resin, a melamine resin or a combination of both. The resins may contain additional additives to improve the properties of the melamine film during and after the pressing process. After the paper is saturated with resin it gets dried in an oven for better handling. Next is the melamine face coating of particleboards or MDF/HDF board under high pressure and temperature.

The wood-based panels need to be stored in a dry and open space, where the air humidity levels are fully optimized to about 40-65% and the air temperature is 20°C. The wood-based products must always be protected against direct contact with water and not subject to high variations in temperature and humidity. Each PB, MF PB, MDF or OSB package is individually wrapped. Always store the boards on a stable and horizontal platform and on sufficient height or support to avoid direct contact with water of vegetation (minimum 10 cm above the ground).

You can download all marketing materials, including catalogues, brochures, decor images and technical documentation from our Digital library. You can order printed marketing materials from our online shop KronoSHOP at https://krono-shop.com/int/en/marketing-materials or by contacting your local Kronospan representative.

Kronospan products comply with a wide range of internationally recognized standards and certifications, depending on the product type and market. These include certifications related to product quality, safety, sustainability, and responsible sourcing.

Depending on the product range and region, Kronospan panels may comply with standards such as:

• EN and ISO product standards

• FSC^® or PEFC™ certified raw material (where applicable)

• CARB / EPA TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission requirements

• CE marking and other regional regulatory requirements

• Environmental Product Declaration ( EPD)

Detailed certification information for specific products can be found in the relevant technical data sheets available for download in our Digital library or by contacting your local Kronospan representative.

Yes. Kronospan provides Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and other sustainability-related documentation for a wide range of products, depending on the product group and production site.

EPDs are prepared in accordance with recognized international standards and provide transparent information about a product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle. These documents support sustainable building certifications and environmentally responsible project planning.

Available environmental declarations can be accessed in the Sustainability reports section or requested directly from your local Kronospan contact.

Kronospan measures and manages its environmental performance through a comprehensive sustainability and environmental management approach applied across its production sites.

This includes:

• Continuous monitoring of energy and resource efficiency

• Responsible sourcing and high levels of recycled wood content

• Compliance with environmental legislation and emission limits

• Certified environmental management systems at many production sites

• Ongoing investments in modern technologies to reduce emissions, waste, and environmental impact

Environmental performance indicators are monitored internally and, where applicable, verified through external audits, certifications, and environmental declarations.

KronoOriginal^® is Kronospan’s dedicated brand for laminate flooring and wall panels, with its own product portfolio, technical documentation, and support resources.

For detailed product information, installation guidelines, maintenance advice, and frequently asked questions related specifically to KronoOriginal^® laminate flooring and wall solutions, please visit the dedicated website and FAQ section.

The Kronospan Group operates several specialized brands, each focused on specific product categories and applications:

• Kronodesign^® - Decorative boards, furniture surfaces, and interior solutions

• Kronobuild^® - Construction materials, including OSB, sawn timber products, and building solutions

• Kronoart^® - Exterior panels and architectural façade systems

• KronoOriginal^® – Flooring, wall, and ceiling panels

• Rocko^® - vinyl flooring and SPC wall panels

Each brand offers dedicated solutions tailored to different markets, applications, and design needs while benefiting from Kronospan’s global production and logistics network.