Materials & Production
Reducing our environmental footprint with environmentally-friendly materials,
manufacturing methods and packaging.
Natural Rubber & Raw Materials
High quality natural rubber, which is made from the sap of a tropical rubber plant and industrial rubber are the basis of our rubber floors. nora floor coverings are also supplemented by raw mineral materials extracted from natural deposits and by environmentally-compatible color pigments.
Our natural rubber flooring does not contain any PVC and has extended life cycles, typically 30 years, which reduces the need for frequent removal and disposal. A unique dense, nonporous surface eliminates the need for waxing or sealing, and the harsh chemicals that accompany them. Both the raw materials and the finished products are tested and released according to strict quality standards of nora systems, Inc.
Eco-friendly Manufacturing Methods
As a leading innovator of rubber flooring production, nora places great emphasis on environmentally-compatible and conservational manufacturing methods. nora rubber floor coverings are manufactured in state-of-the-art production plants. The production process uses only the absolute necessary amount of energy, obtained with high efficiency through the combined heat and power principle. We re-circulate the cooling water required for the production process to reduce the volume of fresh water consumed. Production scraps are also recycled into useful materials within the plant and returned to the production process.
At nora, we select the proper materials during the precise processing and manufacturing of nora floor coverings to ensure that no harmful emissions are given off to employees or the environment in spite of processing temperatures exceeding 170°C/338°F. The production process is subject to regular emissions checks using special analytical procedures.
State-of-the-art process engineering guarantees the recognized top quality of nora rubber floors.
Recyclable Packaging
nora floor coverings are available in rolls or tiles. Tiles can be supplied either loose or in cardboard boxes (that are manufactured from waste paper and are 100% recyclable) or on wooden pallets as desired.
Rolled goods from nora are supplied on hard paper cores made of recycled cardboard—even the secondary packaging of the rolls is made of recyclable paper. Each roll is supplied on wooden pallets that are sealed in recyclable, environmentally-friendly polyethylene film.
