BAUX is a Swedish company founded in 2013 by entrepreneurs Johan Ronnestam and Fredrik Franzon, along with the founding members of the design studio Form Us With Love: Jonas Pettersson, John Löfgren, and Petrus Palmér. The company was established with the mission to innovate the world of acoustic materials by creating a global interior and architectural material brand that provides better working conditions for people worldwide. BAUX's current mission focuses on sustainability, innovation, and functionality, aiming to produce acoustic products that are both environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Core values include sustainability, innovation, and quality, with a purpose to enhance the quality of life through better acoustic environments.
Location
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Österbymo and Stockholm, Sweden.
Note: Strategic locations in Sweden to optimize local sourcing, distribution, and collaboration with industry partners.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using recycled and bio-based materials, and creating products that are fully recyclable.
Key innovations: Development of BAUX Acoustic Pulp, a sustainable acoustic solution made from bio-based materials, and BAUX Träullit, wood wool acoustic panels made from spruce wood wool and cement. These products are designed to provide excellent sound absorption, thermal insulation, and fire resistance.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced materials and sustainable production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship products: BAUX Acoustic Pulp and BAUX Träullit wood wool acoustic panels.
Unique value propositions: High-quality, sustainable acoustic solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. BAUX's products are known for their innovative design, durability, and ability to create comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environments.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing sustainable materials, optimizing production processes, and developing new applications for acoustic materials.
Ambitious goals: To lead the acoustic materials industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste products, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to material design.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Products available globally through direct sales and partnerships with distributors and architects.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Information not available.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on circular economy principles).
Key Certifications: Information not available.
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with conventional alternatives, with significant cost savings in sustainable materials).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of recycled and bio-based materials.
Designed for Disassembly: Yes, products are designed for easy disassembly and recycling.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through sustainable materials and local production. Committed to using renewable energy in production facilities and offsetting unavoidable emissions through certified projects.
Key Takeaway
BAUX transforms the acoustic materials industry through innovative, sustainable solutions, setting a benchmark for circularity and environmental responsibility in modern interior and architectural design.
Explore Further
BAUX is a Swedish company founded in 2013 by entrepreneurs Johan Ronnestam and Fredrik Franzon, along with the founding members of the design studio Form Us With Love: Jonas Pettersson, John Löfgren, and Petrus Palmér. The company was established with the mission to innovate the world of acoustic materials by creating a global interior and architectural material brand that provides better working conditions for people worldwide. BAUX's current mission focuses on sustainability, innovation, and functionality, aiming to produce acoustic products that are both environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Core values include sustainability, innovation, and quality, with a purpose to enhance the quality of life through better acoustic environments.
Location
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Österbymo and Stockholm, Sweden.
Note: Strategic locations in Sweden to optimize local sourcing, distribution, and collaboration with industry partners.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using recycled and bio-based materials, and creating products that are fully recyclable.
Key innovations: Development of BAUX Acoustic Pulp, a sustainable acoustic solution made from bio-based materials, and BAUX Träullit, wood wool acoustic panels made from spruce wood wool and cement. These products are designed to provide excellent sound absorption, thermal insulation, and fire resistance.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced materials and sustainable production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship products: BAUX Acoustic Pulp and BAUX Träullit wood wool acoustic panels.
Unique value propositions: High-quality, sustainable acoustic solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. BAUX's products are known for their innovative design, durability, and ability to create comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environments.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing sustainable materials, optimizing production processes, and developing new applications for acoustic materials.
Ambitious goals: To lead the acoustic materials industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste products, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to material design.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Products available globally through direct sales and partnerships with distributors and architects.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Information not available.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on circular economy principles).
Key Certifications: Information not available.
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with conventional alternatives, with significant cost savings in sustainable materials).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of recycled and bio-based materials.
Designed for Disassembly: Yes, products are designed for easy disassembly and recycling.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through sustainable materials and local production. Committed to using renewable energy in production facilities and offsetting unavoidable emissions through certified projects.
Key Takeaway
BAUX transforms the acoustic materials industry through innovative, sustainable solutions, setting a benchmark for circularity and environmental responsibility in modern interior and architectural design.
Explore Further
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