Kronospan UK has won the prestigious Circular and Recycling Product Award at the National Sustainability Awards event held in London.

The Chirk-based manufacturer of Particleboard, MDF, melamine faced wood-based panels, laminate flooring and worktops, was presented with the award at a ceremony held at the London Marriott Hotel, which celebrates leadership and innovation in sustainable practices across a variety of industries.

The Circular and Recycling Product Award recognises companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to circular economy principles through the design, development, and delivery of products with minimal environmental impact. Kronospan UK was honoured for its pioneering approach to resource efficiency and closed-loop manufacturing within the wood-based panel industry.

Daniel Grantham, Sustainability Manager at Kronospan UK, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award”, before adding: “it’s testament to the continuous investment we make in sustainable technologies and processes. From re-using production waste to maximising material recovery and reducing our carbon footprint, circularity is at the core of all of our operations. This recognition is not just a milestone for Kronospan, but a reflection of the positive changes we believe the entire manufacturing sector can achieve”.

Kronospan, established in Austria in 1897, has been operating in the UK at its Chirk base since the 1970s, with a product portfolio across multiple brands, including Kronodesign^®, Kronobuild^®, Krono Original^®, and Finesse Worktops. Kronodesign^® stands out as the company’s premium decorative board and worktop collection, which is tailored for the architectural, furniture and interior design industries.

Kronospan’s sustainability efforts include a long-standing commitment to energy-efficient manufacturing, increased use of recycled wood material, and innovation in product life-cycle design, which all contribute to measurable environmental benefits. Looking ahead, Kronospan remains committed to supporting the industries that it serves, from construction and design, to manufacturing and retail, with high-quality, sustainable solutions made in the UK. The win at the fifth annual National Sustainability Awards underscores Kronospan’s role as a UK & Global leader in sustainable manufacturing and reinforces its commitment to driving progress towards a more circular economy.

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