Minimising the use of Chrome

CURRENT SITUATION:

Usage of chrome (VI) in

only very few models.

2023-2025 TARGET:

Eliminate all usage of

chrome (VI) in assortment.

Chrome can be applied on the furniture’s surface as a finished layer improving the strength and

rust resistance. One of the pros of using chrome is that it is a highly durable material famous

for its shine, which is desirable and hard to replicate. On the other hand, using chrome causes

health complications for humans and environmental issues. There is no harm to the user after

the product is manufactured, but the risk lies in the process of extracting the raw material

regarding the people in the supply chain handling this. Also, other environmental aspects are

affected by the chemical waste created in the process.

At Fredericia, we have systematically been phasing out the usage of chrome (VI) in our assortment

by changing the material to chrome (III) or stainless steel. As a result of the acquisition of Erik

Jørgensen, in 2020, chrome (VI) was re-introduced to our assortment due to several models.

We have managed to change the materials on most and are working on changing the very last

ones.

An investigation of new materials or methods which are more sustainable has been initiated in

2022. Ultimo 2023, all chrome (VI) materials will have been replaced by chrome (III).

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