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Mirage prefinished hardwood floor manufacturer Boa-Franc controls every step of the manufacturing process, from the choice of raw materials right down to finishing. Strict monitoring standards ensure that environmental targets are met. Raw materials are handled with the utmost care throughout the manufacturing process to protect them and minimize waste. Reduce, reuse, and recycle has become our daily mantra.
An optimal program


To meet this target, we introduced the Materials Performance Improvement Program a number of years ago. Under the program, a multidisciplinary team continually seeks to improve work methods, optimize material use, and develop new manufacturing techniques to help get the most out of the resources and energy used.
  • Cutting-edge equipment uses sensors to ensure optimal use of each wood plank.
  • Cutting methods [dry sawing of hardwood] guarantee great-looking wood and optimal raw material use.
  • The boilers that fuel our wood driers run on waste wood, considerably reducing our electricity needs and dependency on other forms of nonrenewable energy.
  • T-sheds, air driers, and a weather station ensure maximum use of wind and solar energy during the hottest periods to limit the use of other energy sources.
100% recycled and recyclable cartons


In 2007 we replaced our white packing cartons with 100% recycled ones. Needless to say, our products are as high quality as ever, and they are just as well protected as before. What’s more, these new boxes are 100% recyclable themselves.


Less paper for a healthier planet


For a number of years now, we have considerably reduced the number of reports, faxes, and press releases we print thanks to better use of telecommunication tools like email. Daily use of Web tools, shared server links, and electronic newsletters has reduced paper consumption by 25%. New methods are continuously implemented in order to keep paper use to a minimum.


Using paper made of recycled materials


Since printing some documents is a necessary part of doing business, we use paper containing at least 30% recycled materials. This includes the envelopes, letterhead, brochures, and other documents we produce. The practice is an integral part of the Mirage philosophy.

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