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Reducing the environmental impact and improving our resourcefulness with EMAS. The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a premium management tool developed by the European Commission for companies and other organizations to assess, report and improve their environmental performance. EMAS ensures that all environmental con- cerns, from energy consumption to waste disposal and emissions, are implemented transparently and consistently. Since 1998, himolla has been an EMAS validated company. SUSTAINABILITY HIMOLLA‘S TRIPLE FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY himolla products are of superior quality and only the finest materials are used for them. Our many years of experience have seen us provide a fantastic service promise that goes far beyond our legal obligations. Experience, an expert handling of the materials used, exceptional product quality and regular inspections all form a reliable basis for this. You will receive the triple himolla five-year guarantee on: · many cover fabrics and all long-life leathers · the padding and foams · frames and non-moving, load-bearing parts Protecting the environment and using resources wisely has always been a matter of importance for himolla: wa- ter-based adhesives, no emission of toxic substances, re- cycling of wood, foam and plastic waste, the use of locally harvested FSC-certified wood and solar energy are just a few examples of our environmentally friendly production process. For this reason, since 2011, himolla has been awarded the renowned German “Blue Angel” as well as the European Union’s “EMAS Award”. Healthy furniture for healthy people! The “Blue Angel” certifies that all components such as foams, leather and fabrics used in our products are envi- ronmentally compatible and sustainable. In its assessment, the “Blue Angel” looks at the entire life cycle of each product and identifies all important environmentally relevant areas, such as the use of FSC-certified wood, the consideration of recycled materials, the suitability for reuse after a life cycle. The Blue Angel is not easy to achieve and is a govern- ment award created to protect people and the environment. When you buy products that have been awarded the Blue Angel, you have a guarantee that they meet high standards in terms of their environmental, health and performance characteristics. RESOURCES A wonderful sofa and your favourite armchair simply make life better. For himolla, as a company based in Germany, sofas you can live, feel, sleep, lounge around and reflect on are truly close to our heart. We create favourite places where you can physically and mentally relax. What started out as a small factory in Taufkirchen has long since become one of Europe’s largest upholstered furniture manufacturers, operating on an international level. himolla has been producing high-quality seating furniture with passion, ex- pertise and the belief that we are supporting our region for seventy years. himolla stands for chic design with the striking and instantly recognisable style of chief de- signer, Tamara Härty. himolla also stands for ultimate comfort and technical refine- ment, from our functional armrests to our motorised high-tech fittings. We also offer an enormous range of planning options and exquisite upholstery materials. GREAT DESIGN FROM HIMOLLA FROM BAVARIA QUALITY Quality; no compromises! We only use finest materials and comply with all legal requirements and more such as and guidelines from the “German Quality Assurance Association for Furniture (Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V.)”. We set ourselves to the highest quality and durability standards to guarantee products, so that you can enjoy your himolla products for many years to come. Our own himolla test laboratory is a real “torture chamber”. The way that our members of staff treat the upholstered fur- niture and materials during their tests makes this comparison more than fitting. Abrasion tests, crushing tests, strength tests and more need to undergo and pass. These rigorous tests are the only way to test the quality and longevity of the materials that we use for the production of our products, resulting an our special “triple himolla five-year” guarantee. UPHOLSTERY Each fabric must prove its endurance during regular abrasion tests. Each leather is tested for its durability with inten- sive attrition tests. The cover materials are tested in line with the strict requirements of the RAL-GZ 430 (DGM quality conditions). SEAT PADDING Our seat padding is subjected to endurance tests. It is compressed with a 75 kg weight up to 80,000 times to guarantee fitness for purpose. FITTINGS Our fittings are also tested under a continuous load. 20,000 load cycles are carried out using himolla dummies, weighing 130 kg. FRAMES AND NON-MOVING, LOAD-BEARING PARTS The strength test sees weights of up to 160 kg dropped onto the upholstered furniture for 30,000 cycles. CERTIFICATIONS, SEALS OF APPROVAL AND QUALITY SEALS You can rely on the quality of himolla upholstered furniture: · optimum seating comfort · ergonomic comfort for your back · solid, handcrafted manufacturing · high quality standards 13