Kronospan controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Alleged wastewater and air pollution at Elektrogorsk
Environmental scientists and complainants alleged that the Russian facility discharged highly polluted wastewater and released unfiltered sawdust into the air. The claims were publicized through local complaints and a television documentary.
2019
Complex ownership structure reported in court findings
Austrian court findings described a layered corporate structure involving Cyprus, the Isle of Man, and Liechtenstein. The reporting concerned transparency and corporate organization rather than a confirmed criminal finding.
2018
Reported emissions at Jihlava
Environmental organization Arnika ranked the Jihlava plant among the Czech Republic's major reported industrial pollution sources and drew attention to formaldehyde and mutagenic-substance releases.
2005
Further UK water-pollution convictions
Kronospan UK pleaded guilty to five offences involving pollution of local waterways and received a £25,000 fine. The company later invested in upgraded water-recycling and filtration equipment.
2002
River Bradley effluent offences
Kronospan UK admitted multiple offences involving effluent discharges into the River Bradley and was fined £60,000. The case concerned incidents occurring in 2001.