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Building a brighter future with Vicaima


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s we stand on the brink of potentially a major re-focus for the construction sector and a new emphasis upon delivering


living, learning, leisure and workspace fi t for future generations, incorporating designs to meet ever-changing aspirations, we must not lose sight of the need for maintaining quality, regulatory and environmental standards. In the realm of fi re safety, Vicaima has


established itself as a leading manufacturer of timber doors and door kits, setting a benchmark in the industry with comprehensive certifi cation and third party accreditation. With a commitment to design quality and performance, Vicaima has consistently demonstrated its ability to produce doors that not only meet the needs of current living, but forever look to the future. With an unwavering attention to sustainability goals, Vicaima products integrate seamlessly with the needs of the built environment.


LASTING GOOD LOOKS A perfect example of how Vicaima combine tough products with real room appeal is in the use of the recently expanded Dekordor HD Colours range. In a world where skills and labour shortages on site are a constant concern, the argument for using factory assembled door kits and pre-fi nished products is self-evident. HD Colours presents a high resistance, durable continuous pressure laminate that aff ords long lasting good looks, with a choice of 14 on-trend colour options. Already extensively used for student accommodation, education and commercial environments, HD Colours has a proven track record, making it a worthy alternative to the ever-present and widely used white door and frame. Fresh for Summer 2024 has been the introduction of four new fi nishes, including Twilight Blue, Granite Grey, Green Mist and Light Grey. T ese neutral colours add an ideal subtle touch for rooms. Designed for a brighter future in living and workspaces.


SUSTAINABILITY / ESG T e Vicaima Group is committed, within the framework of the ESG (Environment, Social and Corporate Governance) criteria, to making its contribution towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defi ned by the United Nations. Vicaima acts with the responsibility of providing


the market with solutions that have a reduced impact on the environment, are accessible to all and ensure people’s safety and well-being and contributing to a more inclusive way of living. Being sustainable in today’s timber doors market,


is not just about having all your products covered under FSC certifi cation. While that is the case with Vicaima, their aims and aspirations go well beyond ticking obligatory boxes. As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words and so it is a measure of the importance Vicaima sets in its ESG obligations that it has laid out the Facts and Figures of its path through sustainable.


Bishop Fitzgerald Upper Primary School Most recently, Vicaima announced that


Sustainable Production and Consumption was one of its major areas of action, working actively to extend the life cycle of its solutions, by optimising the entire value chain and minimising waste. T e Vicaima Group’s approach to this issue


has produced concrete and measurable results. In 2023, a total of 4,139 tonnes of waste was generated, representing a 15% decrease compared to the previous year. From this volume, of which wood waste represents a signifi cant part, 96% was valorised through reuse in new products, recycling or the production of thermal energy. During all operations, the diff erent waste circuits


are continuously monitored and categorised, making it possible to optimise the separation and forwarding of waste for recovery via the various duly accredited waste partners or operators, with the aim of being reused and reintroduced into the value chain, thereby avoiding the fi nal destination to be landfi ll. In this context, priority is given to progressively


include in Vicaima’s manufactured products or those that it integrates throughout the supply chain, renewable materials, high percentage recycled materials or wood-based products made from fast-growing natural fi bres, rather than virgin raw materials. As we look to the future, Vicaima continues


not only to lead the way in product performance, but also to ensure this goes hand in hand with design and innovation, for a safe and sustainable environment.


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