The Wood Cosmetical Company

Company Profile evolution Innovation’s route The vision of a better world

We believe in the value of change and continuous improvement. A slow but constant and unstoppable growth that does not place itself in a position of rupture with the past but nourishes itself of the past to improve the present and the future. It is a lifestyle that involves all the components of Borma Wachs in a path of awareness and mutual integration. It is a necessary need, a destiny of evolution.

The Wood Cosmetical Company history The story of a company focused on the future driven by the passion of entrepreneurs.

Borma Wachs’ story starts in 1928 by an ongoing passion for wood. Mr ANTON BRAND founded in Dortmund () the first specialized family owned company, which is now in its fourth generation. Since that time, many experiences have followed and improved the growth of the company, supported by Ing. Theodor Kaus’ efforts. Every market challenge was a chance to empower customer service team with the intelligence to better meet the customer needs, to increase knowledge and high quality technologies. To create a combination of technology and creativity, the know- how and passion were transferred to Italy by Franco Bortoluzzi, who, as an Italian emigrated to Germany, accepted with enthusiasm and determination the challenge of father-in-law Theodor Kaus, founding in 1978 in Jesolo, near Venice, company Borma Wachs. At first fully committed as specialist in the TOUCH UP/WOOD COSMETIC area but rapidly, by market demand,the range get improved wth RESTORATION and consequently with GILDING specialties. Being these materials traditionally natural, it became normal from the market side to ask Borma for ECO_FRIENDLY solutions and therefore nowadays the OILS range of Borma is one of the most technologically complete offering TRADITIONAL HYBRID oil finishing solutions with a very low VOC emission, as WATERBORNE oil mixtures as fully VOC FREE Technologies,(ZERO EMISSION), all certified in BIOTECH by Baubiologie Institut Rosenheim IBR Germany. This constant research has successfully created the right condition for several strong technical cooperation and shared experiences that allowed the growth up to today’s B.P.S. SRL company, appreciated in over 50 countries worldwide. Borma Wachs, acting with clear value, inspiration & integrity, encourage cooperation and collaboration to achieve innovation, knowledge and creativity. These results allow effective added value for customers, by understanding, anticipating and fulfilling needs, expectations and opportunities. A vision will come into reality, creating a sustainable future, with a positive impact on the world, by enhancing performance while simultaneously advancing the economic, environmental and social conditions.

The Wood Cosmetical Company Company We manufacture professional cosmetics for an eco-friendly way of life.

Borma Wachs represented in the new company B.P.S. Srl has remained unchanged along with determination and projects. In recent years in fact, the general investments have notably increased in order to create an ever more intimate dialogue with our partners and valued client base. Borma Wachs remains convinced that modern technology, although making up an integral part of a company that desires to be constantly in step with the times, can never substitute dialogue between people. Mankind is central and a continuous investment in the unending research into products and innovative materials is deemed obligatory to be able to improve technical performance and safety standards. The investments activated towards a continual improvement in the field of pre- and post-wood varnishing associated with the desire to keep intact the importance of direct relations with the client, is witness to the company’s commitment to offer not only products but real solutions. Certifications Our products and production methods are regularly tested and approved by International Institutes.

VOC FREE IBR CERTIFICATION EN 71-III CERTIFICATION All Borma Wachs products respect European standards Borma Wachs products are tested and approved by the Institute for Eurofins Danish laboratories have recognised conformity of relating to solvent vapour emissions, which are potentially Green Building in Rosenheim. The analysis carried out certify our Borma Wachs oils with standard EN 71-III, relating to the dangerous, in the atmosphere, in total respect for the products are compliant in terms of VOC content, biocides, heavy metals, migration of harmful heavy metals, guaranteeing the safety environment and the workers’ health. With the new ECO and radioactive materials, guaranteeing full eco-compatibility with of the treatments in such a way that they can also be safe PREMIUM – VOC FREE line, we are able to offer a new Green Building principles. The company has always tried to understand for use on finishes or repair of children’s toys. and uncompromising range, with 100% natural and the needs and the sensibility of customers, demanding sustainable biodegradable products, with a VOC content reduced to zero. and eco-sustainable treatments, deriving from renewable sources of raw materials, aiming to minimise impact on the environment and on the health of operators and people who live in the homes. Sustainable development Circular economy is a possible answer to the need of balance among Mankind and Nature. Mankind is a symbiotic organism and is strictly connected with the environment surroundings. Nowadays facts are showing the need from the economists to take the natural laws of earth evolution in mind. There is a current unbalance between our economics and the natural earth cycles, since we are still focused on a «linear» approach and our current technological lifestyle is wasting enormous quantities of virgin materials.

For a better perspective the Circular economy approach could be an alternative generating interactions betrween already alive earth systems. This choice would probably lead to a new system not only based on solutions created by mankind, but would put them in symbiosis with other already available systems provided and responsibly used by the Earth.

We must reconsider to go back to the natural earth cycles.

The Wood Cosmetical Company Circular Economy Achieving a circular approach will enable the Earth to continue supporting human life. For more than 3.8 billion years life on earth has led to continuous experimentation of materials, structures and processes. Today as yesterday, the best ideas on the planet are those that work and save energy and materials. Whatever the challenge that engineers, physicists, chemists and craftsmen face, probably one or more of the 30 million living creatures in the world have already faced the same challenge, and have already evolved effective strategies to solve and thrive by it. BORMA WACHS believes that biomimetic, bionics and biodesign disciplines offer valuable help in solving problems and improving materials and production processes. There are many examples in which man has managed to understand the principle of operation and to construct objects that simulate and replicate its effectiveness and efficiency. A mono-disciplinary approach is outdated: we consider fundamental the holistic joint of biology, zoology, ecology, chemistry, physics, medicine and pharmacy. The typology of the contribution of innovation and creation to which we aspire has no disciplinary boundaries.

The Wood Cosmetical Company 5 Kingdom’s natural life rules Natural life has 3.8 billion years of research and development behind it. 1.

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2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. No species eats its own refuses: what is refuse for one 1. species can be eaten by another species of a different reign.

A substance or a composite which is toxic for a species 2. 1. can be either neutral or nutrional for another species of another kingdom.

In high-komplex ecosystems vira remain unactive or even 3. 2. disapper without consequences if they cross at least 1. other two kingdoms.

2. 3. The more the systems are diversified and local, the more 3. 4. 4. resistant and efficient they will be. 4. 5. All Kingdoms change, integrates with one another and 5. 5. separate the matter at ambient temperature and pressure.

The Wood Cosmetical Company facts BORMA WACHS results of technological growth for healthy living and environmental protection.

+18% +14% +60% - 70%

TECHNOLOGY FORMULATIONS ACADEMY CARBON FOOTPRINT Acceleration of production time +10 new products presented in the first six 34 professional training courses that Increase in sales in the three-year period and delivery time in the three-year months of 2018, 2 R&D projects for new allow to share knowledge, skills and 2015-2018 of 100% materials without period 2015-2017, thanks to 2 new products and application technologies. competences creating new experiences solvent content (ZERO VOC) formulated emulsification lines, 4 new automatic and solutions. with raw materials from renewable packaging process and 1 new more sources. warehouse.

The Wood Cosmetical Company Parquet Interior Line We offer VOC FREE technology to protect and improve your parquet.

NATURAL WOOD FEELING, RESISTANCE AND DURABILITY

From the historical experience of Borma in the processing of waxes are born its highly appreciated oils for VOC FREE interior, where parquet is the Leading actor. Formulated with precious raw materials of natural origin that enhance the genuine beauty of wood, Borma interior oils combine high performance with ease of application and maintenance. Facade, Roof and Pergulas Exterior Line Hi-Tech solutions for long-term durability.

AESTHETIC, FLEXIBILITY AND DURABILITY

Natural raw materials like oils and waxes combined to hi-tech solutions are key-features of high performance 100% Solid and low enviromental impact Borma has improved throw constant research the quality of its exterior oils, stains, finishes to grant bright colors and a longlasting seal over time. Wood Professional Cosmetics Touch-Up Line Combining the rapid action of working zeal with diligent precision.

A WAY TOWARDS PERFECTION Retouching is the art of perfection. General imperfections, scratches, light damages caused by daily use or industrial process can be easily fixed with Borma touch up cosmetics. 100% solid content, no emission, light resistant colors are supporting professional as unprofessionals in their job with high quality performance. Natural Shellac - Beeswax Polishes Restoration Line Giving new life to valuable memories.

HOLDING TIME The Conservative Restoration activities are aimed to restore the objects in their physical and aesthetical quality. Consolidation, disinfestation and all the main activities on the surface can be performed with maximum ease, care and effectiveness, respecting the environment, the person and traditions, thanks to dedicated formulations that combine experience and research. Ca’d’Oro Gilding Line The beauty and warmth of gold.

CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY AND INDUSTRIAL GILDING

Classical Gilding is a technique as an art and can be well called Othodox for the rigor of its rules and the 100% Solid sacredness of the context in which it is traditionally applied. The gilding is also contemporary, because the beauty of gold can not be subtracted from the most current and uninhibited interpretations. Antiques and Modern Style Decoration Line The vintage style a original inspiration.

UNIQUE CREATIVITY AND EMOTIONAL ATMOSPHERES Shabby-style settings are generally characterized by an informal, relaxed and frivolous atmosphere. The technique of execution of these finishes brings with it the same qualities: comfort, freedom, ease. The products of the line allowing maximum freedom of expression: colors, transparencies and effects that go along with every flair, from the most classic taste to the most modern interpretations. Industrial eco-friendly technology Bio-Fast UV Oil Improving natural technologies to industrial solution.

BORMAPRO Borma Pro improving the Artisan skill in industrial applications. A range of consolidated acknowledged products updated to follow up specific technical and production requirements to promote speed in processing for a fast result. Two-component oils, UV photocatalyzed, fire retardant protective coatings are just a few examples of the high performance technologies developed for Borma Pro. Solutions at the service of professional world. HI-TECH Protection Fire retardant Technology High performance for an improved safety and standard of life.

BORMA FIRESTOP is a range of fire retardant coatings for wood offering maximum protection from fire, in accordance to the EUROPEAN Norm 13501- 1:2009 for Paints and Varnishes. BORMA FIRESTOP products considerably slow down the spread of flames and in particular reduce surface flammabiility, flame propagattion, smoke and toxic fumes as general heat development. BORMA FIRESTOP RANGE has been formulated for the treatment of wood elements like parquet, furniture, wood or MDF panels and panels for exhibition stands. and is conform European law parameters which grant CE classification to reaction to fire (e.g. EN ISO 9239-1 Wood flooring, EN13501 Parts, EN13823 single burn test and EN11925-2 ignitability).

Borma Academy is a meeting place, where to share culture of wood with culture of being.

We do not want to teach anything to those who work in the wood field, we are promoters, and we try to help those who participate in the organized workshops to better understand materials and technologies, to deepen working techniques, accept new challenges and get constantly involved. The participants will not be passive subjects but actors themselves of what is being learned, in an interactive way, with the manual and practical action that will allow to reach results that no technical news can ever sufficiently explain. The classrooms of Borma Academy are the place of “thought for action”, the place of “reflective action”. If the theory- practice fracture is overcome, the classroom-laboratory becomes the place of competence building in the participants, which connects the world of real problem solving with that of reflection.

Discover Academy The Wood Cosmetical Company innovation Research and development, technical communication, commercial assistance.

Rinova Single coat with covering effect and masking also on gray surfaces, avoid heavy washing / sanding phases.. BORMA COLOR SYSTEM BORMA POINT Weather Oil UV Formulate colors in an autonomous way Video Marketing and Brand Management Transparent finishing oil after coloring, accurate and fast, choosing from the new Sales Enablement and Learning Sales avoids graying and oxidation. ones Borma collections or the most important Management, Including Product International color charts Configuration Trade and Promotion Management; 88% of internet users and shoppers say Borma Glass 2K - VOC FREE they regularly participate in researching Special formulation with a bicomponent products online before purchasing in a epoxy base characterized by exceptional physical store transparency.

2K Parquet Oil - VOC FREE Reduction of drying times and increase of surface resistance.

Decking Oil 2K - VOC FREE Better surface performance, ideal for finishing exotic wooden terraces and decks.

Biofast Oil UV - VOC FREE Formulated with instant curing with in- situ UV lamp equipment.

The Wood Cosmetical Company looking forward Some are waiting for a better future and some are engaged to create it with constant method and focus. NANO-TECHNOLOGY BIO-TECHNOLOGY WEB APP The development of new materials and The principles of circular economy New BORMA APP search platform for internet and smartphones to improve the identification formulations involves different disciplines and the objectives of sustainable and selection of the product and application that, by integrating with each other, allows a development can not renounce the cycles based on the requirements, constraints and final expectations. holistic approach to problems and therefore contribution of disciplines in the field A new tool for designers, applicators and a special solution to particular problems, All of biology and the natural sciences. operators to speed up and facilitate design, this is offered by nanotechnologies, a new Natural life hides innumerable secrets, commercial and logistics activities. A technologically advanced tool to increase the approach to the chemistry of materials, with and by honing our ability to observe level of communication and interaction with which to re-design current products and and understand the phenomena and intermediaries and the end customer. look for new ones. The research areas for laws that regulate the life of organisms BORMA OCC SUITE BORMA WACHS are: and natural ecosystems, we can obtain In a world where customers are shifting a • Nanostructured UV protection additives incalculable benefits. BORMA WACHS significant portion of their purchases from off- line to mobile and online channels, the mantra • Nanostructured polymers for water-oil is continuing the study of new enzyme- for retailers is to embrace the change and emulsions based bio-catalysts. capitalize on the virtues of digital commerce. But rather than haphazardly implementing various website features, retailers can adopt a Borma OCC Suite (Omni Channel Commerce) offers cloud solutions for marketing, commerce, sales, service, and customer data. Our Borma OCC Suite integrated cloud software can help you engage with customers at every touchpoint, in intelligent ways – and build trust and lifetime loyalty.

The Wood Cosmetical Company Borma, your wood care partner in:

Albania, Austria, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Dubai, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, , Georgia, Ghana, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Jordan, Kazakhstan, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Maldives, Malta, Moldova, , Pakistan, Poland, , Qatar, Rep. Czech, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, , Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri-Lanka, Turkey, Tunisia, Uruguay. The Wood Cosmetical Company

B.P.S. s.r.l. Via Industria, 4 30029 San Stino di Livenza Tel. +39 0421 951900 Fax +39 0421 951902 www.bormawachs.com