Environmental Role

Grass roots
In 1930, long before it was trendy or politically correct, a young Danish forester named Flemming Juncker, was searching for ways to improve the utilization of one of his country’s precious natural resources – wood. At the time there was an abundance of smaller diameter logs that could not be used for furniture or industrial production. This wood was viewed as unusable or waste wood. In order to make use of this wood, Flemming Juncker developed specific machinery and pioneered innovative manufacturing techniques to incorporate these logs into solid wood flooring. When the beautiful, precision milled flooring was brought to market… his flooring company was born.

Today, Junckers is in partnership with many forest owners and still purchases the smaller logs that help found the company 70 years ago. Although much has changed with the addition of state-of–the–art equipment, Junckers mission remains the same - - Craft fine quality solid hardwood flooring, and use 100% of the wood harvested.

Reforestation
In the late 1800’s a Danish law required vigorous replanting schedules and responsible forestry harvesting. This law is still in effect today and has lead to a significant increase in forested land for the past 100 years. To ensure the continued success of this positive trend, Junckers has recently become a member of the new Pan-European Forest Certification (PEFC) -- a third party organization certifying that timber is harvested in accordance within international guidelines on sustainable forestry. As more of Europe’s forests become certified by PEFC, Junckers will work toward purchasing timber exclusively through registered, sustainable forest growers and soon will be carrying the PEFC brand on all its packaging.

Indoor Environment
Junckers floors are produced without the use of insecticides or laminating adhesives. This ensures that hazardous substances such as volatile organic solvents are not being introduced into the air. Since Junckers floors do not harbor dust, a healthy indoor environment can be created and maintained - ideal for those suffering from allergies. Junckers has been recognized by a number of Indoor Environment Associations including being awarded a Healthy Indoor Climate Certification by the Danish Technological Institute and a Seal of Approval from the British Allergy Foundation.

Junckers is very open and proud of its environmental policies. If you would like to review a detailed pamphlet on Junckers environmental philosophy, please ask to receive Junckers Environmental Impact Statement.