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Borma Wachs joins San Marco Group
March 23, 2026
Borma Wachs joins San Marco Group
We would like to share an important step in the future of Borma Wachs.
As of March 23, 2026, Borma Wachs officially becomes part of San Marco Group, an Italian industrial group with almost 90 years of history and a leader in architectural coatings, decorative finishes and building surface solutions.
This decision is based on a clear industrial vision: to provide Borma Wachs with an even stronger organizational structure and the resources needed to continue its growth in international markets.
Joining San Marco Group represents an opportunity to further strengthen Borma Wachs’ technical and professional positioning in the world of wood finishing and treatment.
For San Marco Group, this acquisition is part of a broader industrial development path aimed at building an Italian excellence hub for the protection, decoration and enhancement of surfaces.
We are confident that this new chapter represents a concrete opportunity for shared growth and long‑term development for all our partners.
Kind regards,
Marco
Global Sales Director
Borma Wachs
Pietro Geremia
President & CEO
San Marco Group
As of March 23, 2026, Borma Wachs officially becomes part of San Marco Group, an Italian industrial group with almost 90 years of history and a leader in architectural coatings, decorative finishes and building surface solutions.
This decision is based on a clear industrial vision: to provide Borma Wachs with an even stronger organizational structure and the resources needed to continue its growth in international markets.
Joining San Marco Group represents an opportunity to further strengthen Borma Wachs’ technical and professional positioning in the world of wood finishing and treatment.
For San Marco Group, this acquisition is part of a broader industrial development path aimed at building an Italian excellence hub for the protection, decoration and enhancement of surfaces.
We are confident that this new chapter represents a concrete opportunity for shared growth and long‑term development for all our partners.
Kind regards,
Marco
Global Sales Director
Borma Wachs
Pietro Geremia
President & CEO
San Marco Group
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CERTIFICATIONS AND CONFORMITY
Conformity EN 71.3 Toy safety - Part 3: Migration of certain items.
Eurofins danish laboratories have recognized the conformity of Borma Wachs oils to EN 71-3 norm, relating to the migration of harmful heavy metals, guaranteeing the safety of the treatments in such a way that they can also be safe for use on childrens' toys.
Conformity EN 71.3 Toy safety - Part 3: Migration of certain items.
Eurofins danish laboratories have recognized the conformity of Borma Wachs oils to EN 71-3 norm, relating to the migration of harmful heavy metals, guaranteeing the safety of the treatments in such a way that they can also be safe for use on childrens' toys.
Borma Wachs products are tested and approved by IBR, Intitut für Baubiologie Rosenheim. The performed analysis certify that our products are complying in terms of VOC content, biocides, heavy metals and radioactivity, guaranteeing full eco-compatibility with Green Building principles.
This product's safety is guaranteed more than just by EN 71-3 certificate. Its safety for children is supported by DIN 53160/1-2 and DIN 68861/1 (Resistance to saliva and sweat; Resistance to cold liquids ) certificates as well. The product does not release harmful substances even when in contact with common alimentary liquids or mucuous membrane.
The product acts as fire retardant
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Labeling of construction products
This label covers the French legislation relating to emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and the impact they have on indoor air quality after the product is brought into the room.
Labeling refers to the pollutants emitted once the products are spread and dried.
The IBR Green Building Institute had tested some of our products and determined that they correspond to the highest standards of the aforementioned French VOC legislation.
Labeling of construction products
This label covers the French legislation relating to emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and the impact they have on indoor air quality after the product is brought into the room.
Labeling refers to the pollutants emitted once the products are spread and dried.
The IBR Green Building Institute had tested some of our products and determined that they correspond to the highest standards of the aforementioned French VOC legislation.
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
EMICODE EC1 - Low-emission building materials
Certified installation materials, adhesives and construction products
The EMICODE mark guarantees that the material has been tested and certified according to its emission level. Compared to 1997, low-emission building materials now have a TVOC value (total quantity of volatile organic compounds) from one hundred to one thousand times lower. The EMICODE mark is not issued if a building material is suspected of altering genetic makeup, causing cancer or impairing reproductive capacity.
EMICODE EC1 - Low-emission building materials
Certified installation materials, adhesives and construction products
The EMICODE mark guarantees that the material has been tested and certified according to its emission level. Compared to 1997, low-emission building materials now have a TVOC value (total quantity of volatile organic compounds) from one hundred to one thousand times lower. The EMICODE mark is not issued if a building material is suspected of altering genetic makeup, causing cancer or impairing reproductive capacity.
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
APEO (alkylphenol ethoxylates)
APEOs (alkylphenol ethoxylates) are highly persistent chemicals, which are deposited in the tissues, penetrating, through them, into the food chain.
Recent studies demonstrate its toxicity and danger, as potential endocrine disruptors.
APEO (alkylphenol ethoxylates)
APEOs (alkylphenol ethoxylates) are highly persistent chemicals, which are deposited in the tissues, penetrating, through them, into the food chain.
Recent studies demonstrate its toxicity and danger, as potential endocrine disruptors.
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
HACCP
Compliance with HACCP, an acronym for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, means adhering to a food safety management system that aims to identify, evaluate and control hazards that can compromise the wholesomeness of food. In practice, it involves adopting preventive measures to ensure that food is safe for consumption.
HACCP
Compliance with HACCP, an acronym for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, means adhering to a food safety management system that aims to identify, evaluate and control hazards that can compromise the wholesomeness of food. In practice, it involves adopting preventive measures to ensure that food is safe for consumption.