FLOORING SOLUTIONS Corporate Brochure Laminate, Engineered Wood, Rigid Core
5 mills located throughout Québec, Canada Since 1983 Uniboard has produced enough composite panel to circle the globe 48 times WHO WE ARE For the past 35 years, Uniboard has been at the forefront of innovation, setting new standards in flooring products and decorative composite wood panels. Uniboard s growth has been driven by operational excellence in terms of design, quality, and sustainable leadership. As an integrated supplier, we control every step of the process, ensuring exceptionnal quality throughout the entire supply chain, from the raw materials to delivery of the final product. 850 employees creating and supporting 3,200 jobs in forestry, sawmills, distribution and furniture industries Over 100 million dollars invested since 2015 2 million ft 2 of manufacturing space to produce over 1 million m 3 (665 mmsf) of composite panels/flooring 100 truckloads/railcars of product leaving our mills every day 2,750 tonnes of post-industrial and pre-consumer wood residuals converted to beautiful products every day 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide stored in Uniboard s products per year, equivalent to the CO2 absorption of a forest the size of the state of Delaware 2 Natural Hickory 3
OUR HISTORY 1987 Uniboard opens Canada s first MDF facility with North America s first continuous MDF/HDF press in Mont-Laurier, Quebec. 2017 Uniboard introduces Geonyx TM rigid core flooring and Aqua Allira TM, its waterproof engineered wood flooring, making Uniboard s flooring collection one of the most comprehensive flooring solutions in North America. 1998 Uniboard develops the first synchronized/eir laminate flooring, a world s first in laminate pressing technology. 2006 Uniboard doubles its production capacity and adds the narrow plank and the V groove feature to its products. Natural Red Oak 1982 Uniboard opens the first fully integrated particleboard and TFL manufacturing facility in Sayabec, Quebec. 1995 Uniboard opens North America s first laminate flooring facility, producing 2001 Uniboard opens a world class 250 000 square foot mill in Laval, Québec, which marked a milestone in the North America s laminate flooring facility arena. 60 million square feet per year. 2015 Uniboard launches its Allira TM engineered wood floor, one of the most innovative flooring products in North America. 4 5
ABOUT OUR FLOORING MILL Uniboard made the move into the flooring industry to create value-added products, leveraging its leadership in HDF composite panels and its renowned expertise in TFL manufacturing. Uniboard s flooring operations are a result of three factors: ultra-efficient equipment, an innovative high-tech production process and a highly skilled and technical workforce. From the beginning, Uniboard has taken a leadership role in the North American flooring industry. The company was instrumental in establishing the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA), the first of its kind. Renowned for its characteristics, such as performance and quality, Uniboard s laminate flooring is considered second to none. With a longstanding commitment to innovation, Uniboard s product line is now a staple in homes across Canada and the U.S. Uniboard proudly offers three distinctive flooring lines: laminate, engineered and rigid core. 6 7
LAMINATE FLOORING OUR FLOORING PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Pure Luxe Vintage Designed to reflect all the beauty of natural hardwood, our collection of laminate flooring offers a luxurious, refined touch. Uniboard s cutting edge EIR and all-over textures creates a flooring product that perfectly imitates the characteristics of natural wood with the high-performance durability of laminate. With rich and authentic wood designs, our laminate flooring outperforms other imported and domestic laminates. In 1998, Uniboard created the first synchronized/embossed-in-register (EIR) technology in North America. By perfectly aligning the finish with the wood texture, Uniboard s flooring achieves a new level of realism. Each panel is unique, adding authenticity to your flooring design by replicating the beauty of the natural wood grain. The High Density Fiberboard (HDF) core uses a wax sealant on the tongue and groove, adds water resistance, while its 100% recycled wood fiber can contribute to the LEED certification of your project. With patented drop-lock technology, installation is simple and fast. Our flooring division offers three highly demanded flooring products: engineered flooring, providing the vitality and warmth of natural wood; laminate flooring, combining performance and design and rigid core flooring, delivering extra stability and water resistance. Prairie Oak 8 9
ENGINEERED FLOORING Allira TM Aqua Allira TM Uniboard s Allira engineered flooring is produced by transforming 100% reclaimed pre-consumer wood fibers into beautiful products to decorate your home. Allira products use specially-formulated HDF panels which offer greater resistance than a plywood core. Allira is also at the forefront of environmental responsibility and can also be offered as FSC certified. Allira offers a beautiful and innovative palette of 16 contemporary styles and colours ideal for your sophisticated way of life. We also offer Aqua Allira, a waterproof engineered wood flooring, one of the most innovative products in the market, which is made of a rigid core and a real veneer overlay. RIGID CORE FLOORING Geonyx TM Developed with strength, rigidity and water resistance in mind, our Geonyx rigid core flooring is produced with a core containing stone. This waterproof rigid core won t expand or contract with changes in atmospheric conditions, providing greater stability over time. With triple lock installation, there s no need for glue or nails. Using a rubber hammer, the installation of this flooring is completed faster than traditional methods. 10 Natural American Walnut Amber Oak 11
Uniboard Canada Inc. 5555 Ernest-Cormier Laval, Quebec Canada H7C 2S9 1.800.361.7502 The mark of Responsible Forestry * * All our laminate and engineered flooring products are available as a FSC certified product upon request.