FINSA&LEED(TM) GREEN BUILDING Enero 12, 2010
Created by Finsa>> Categorie Environmentally sustainable Construction Construction Sustainability 
The LEEDTM Rating System (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) developed by the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) operated in Spain through the CCVE (Green Building Council of Spain, www.spaingbc.org) establish standards for environmentally sustainable construction.
LEEDTM point the buildings based on their sustainability. If it is new construction or major renovations, according to the latest revision to the Leed guide, entitled LEEDTM 2009, can get a maximum of 110 points. Thresholds required for certification are: Certified (with 40 points), Silver (50), Gold (60) and the best Platinum (80). Additional points are established by innovation and design (5), regional priority (4) and one point for having a Leed accredited professional as a member of the project team.
LEEDTM system promotes and encourages the use of sustainable materials and increases the interest in research and innovation about sustainable products.
FINSA materials are manufactured with rapidly renewable and recycled raw material; it means our products can help construction projects gain LEEDTM credits in the following areas:
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| MR 4.1 / 4.2 | Recycled content |
| FINSA materials incorporate mínimum 30% Post-consumer recycled material. | |
| MR 5.1 / 5.2 | Regional Materiales |
| We have a wide range of locations. Refer to our commercial the origin of products | |
| MR 6 | Rapidly Renewable Materials |
| Up to 90% of rapidly renewable material, from fast-growing species. | |
| (MR 7)* | Certified Wood |
| Finsa has FSC certification for their production line, Our products will contribute to MR Credit 7. | |
| CAI 4.4 | Low-Emitting Materials – Composite Wood |
| FINSA manufactures boards with no-added-urea-formaldehyde adhesives. Request our boards FIBRAPAN EXTERIOR to be eligible for inclusion in this credit. |
More information about LEEDTM : www.spaingbc.org.
Order the appropriate documentation needed for LEED through our commercial.
Perspectives: a global perspective on the solutions in wood Deciembre 23, 2009
Created by Finsa>> Categorie Perspectives Specifiers
With "Perspectives" Finsa is attempting to identify business potential by zooming in on innovative yet practical solutions but from a different angle - from the viewpoint of the architect / the interior decorator / the designer.
The wide range of products offered by Finsa to specifiers will raise eyebrows - we trust that this file will further underline the solutions we offer.
Please download this file and do let us know if there is any further step we in Finsa can make to help improve the quality of your work.
In Finsa we know how to listen to the experts.
Carb2 more accessible than ever May 20, 2009
Created by Finsa>> Categorie News Products
In response to increasing European furniture retail demands for CARB2 compliant products, FINSA can now offer the widest range of certified boards available on the market.
As distributors and manufacturers are all well aware, leading furniture retailers currently specify the standard, ahead of the full CARB2 implementation in California, scheduled for 2012.
FINSA has had both MDF and chipboard ranges tested by the Wilhelm-Klauditz-Insitut Holzforchung laboratory in Germany, and AITIM. This means that the group can now offer CARB2 compliant Fibrapan E-Z (MDF) in 8mm to 30mm, Iberpan E-Z (thick MDF) in 32mm to 70mm, Fibranor EZ 1 in 8mm and Superpan E-Z (MDF sandwiched chipboard, exclusive to FINSA) in 8mm-30mm.
FINSA has been proactive in developing the E-Z range to provide its customers with appropriate solutions to changing requirements. And the range offered will continue to grow, as FINSA is expanding its CARB2 range with certification pending on even more products.
Information: Heather Dawkins
FSC Plywood Please May 20, 2009
Created by Finsa>> Categorie News Products
FINSA UK has been successfully certified by SGS to distribute another FSC product in it’s range; 100% FSC certified pine plywood.
FSC certified plywood is extremely limited in supply despite trade demand, which has unfortunately left many buyers with limited options; high quality FSC certified plywood being even less available.
The new Finply range is exterior grade, with I/II faces, CE marking and is available in an impressive range of 4mm to 30mm. FINSA are also working hard to obtain certification for their hardwood combination plywood. Finply, manufactured by FINSA in South Africa, offers what many types of plywood on the market cannot; reassurance of 100% sustainable sourcing with equally high quality specifications.
“The entire timber trade must continue its endeavours to source certified sustainable timber goods to give the foresters, sawmills and manufacturers the market share and protection they justly deserve” said Rafael Willisch, Managing Director of FINSA UK LTD.
It has been government procurement policy that all timber products should come from legal and sustainable sources since the 1st April.
Information: Heather Dawkins
New catalogue of FINLIGHT March 27, 2009
Created by Finsa>> Categorie Novedades Productos
Finsa presents a new new catalog of FINLIGHT. "El volumen ligero" .
FINLIGHT is a panel consisting of 4mm MDF faces with a 300kg/m3 (Iberpan 300) density core.
Some of the derivative advantages of the use of FINLIGHT® are as follows:
- Weight - Due to its low density, the board is very light considering the thickness and dimensions.
- Resistance and Stability - Considering the board has three solid layers it is surprisingly flexible.
- Processing - Even though the board has a low density in its interior it can be processed much the same as standard board including cutting and edging.
- Range and Design - Finlight has a wide range of thickness and qualities so that it can adapt to every type of context and application.
- Logistic Advantages - The lightness of the product makes it advantageous when it comes to transporting the product, storing and handling.
Certificación CARB March 23, 2009
Created by Finsa>> Categorie
The prestigious CARB certification has been obtained by different centers of FINSA.
This certification granted by the State of California in USA guaranteed low formaldehyde emission of our EZ products. This requirement of the State of California today is a prestigious reference control product used by different vendors.