Circular economy
The fundamental principles of the circular economy are met within
the Bonzano production plants which embrace the renewed use and recycling
of all scrap material, without creating any waste.
The production waste, dead branches and stumps are turned into a resource
and put back into the value creation cycle as:
biofuels for energy production which powers the group’s facilities
by-products for the paper industry, packaging and other sectors (pallets, paper, pellets, …)
The fundamental principles of the circular economy are met within
the Bonzano production plants which embrace the renewed use and recycling
of all scrap material, without creating any waste.
The production waste, dead branches and stumps are turned into a resource
and put back into the value creation cycle as:
biofuels for energy production which powers the group’s facilities
by-products for the paper industry, packaging and other sectors (pallets, paper, pellets, …)
Poplar
Light, uniform colour: poplar, unlike other wood species, allows you to obtain large, light coloured and homogenous veneers.
Easy to work: the poplar is a soft wood. This feature makes it easy to work and reduces tool wear.
Environmental benefits
Poplar plantations require less use of fertilisers than other crops and so they do not impoverish the biological quality of the soil or pollute the groundwater.
The poplar can distil the water which it absorbs from the ground and restore it into the atmosphere through transpiration.
The poplar combats the greenhouse effect and global climate changes. A standard ten-year old poplar plantation can absorb from between 4.9 to 5.5 tonnes of carbon per hectare (approx. 2.5 acres) every year and restore the same amount of oxygen.
The italian poplar
The quality properties of the I-214 clone make it the most popular variety worldwide for the production of panels. It was created in Casale Monferrato in Italy at the Research Centre for Forestry and Wood, just a few miles from the Bonzano factory.
It takes just ten years for the I-214 poplar to reach a weight of 6.5/7.5 tonnes: more than double the growth rate compared to other trees, including the spruce.
Quality
The high quality standards of Bonzano products are not just due to the well-planned organization of work which understands the importance of listening to, and often anticipating, the demands of any extremely dynamic market.
There is a know-how in Bonzano which is founded on the experience of extraordinary people. There is no technology out there that can replace the eye and the touch of someone who carries out quality checks every day throughout the production phases, from the raw material purchasing to the tests performed in the on-site laboratory, from the selection of the veneers to the finished product check before shipment.
Work
The company’s biggest asset lies in its employees and their professional attitude; the real competitive advantage in this industry.
Bonzano’s commitment is, therefore, constantly aimed at improving safety conditions, creating a collaborative and rewarding work environment and providing employees at all levels with ongoing training.
Safety: healthy and safe work places, ongoing safety-related training, and investments in the automation of production processes with the highest risk. The number of injuries in the Bonzano facility is decreasing continuously and is well below the international standard.
Working environment: focus on the best Employee Experience by creating a collaborative and rewarding environment; an environment which places value on diversity, where individuals can contribute with their experience, opinions and unique points of view to the benefit of everyone.
Training: investments in ongoing employees training to encourage personal growth by giving them the independence and the tools they need to develop their careers and managerial skills.
Certifications
HEALTH
E1
CARB 2
ZERO
PRODUCT
CE
CE2+
CTBX
RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY
CERTIFICATIONS IBL
CERTIFICATIONS I-PAN
