Forbo International SA (OTCMKTS:FBOHY) is a Switzerland-based industrial manufacturer specializing in flooring and movement systems. The company’s Flooring Systems segment offers a broad range of products, including linoleum floor coverings, vinyl floor tiles, textile tiles, entrance matting systems and floor covering installation materials and adhesives. Its Movement Systems division develops precision power transmission and conveyor belt solutions for applications in manufacturing, logistics, and the materials handling sectors.
Founded in the early 20th century and headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, Forbo has grown through a combination of organic expansion and selective acquisitions. The company maintains production facilities and sales offices across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region, enabling it to serve customers in over 150 countries. Forbo’s global footprint is supported by a network of research and development centers focused on product innovation, environmental performance and material sustainability.
Forbo places an emphasis on environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. Its linoleum products are renowned for their natural composition, featuring high levels of renewable raw materials and a low environmental footprint. In its Movement Systems division, Forbo offers belts made from specialty polymers and textiles, engineered for long service life and minimal maintenance, with customized solutions for elevators, escalators, packaging machinery and industrial conveyors.
The company is led by an executive management team headed by Chief Executive Officer Serge Michel, under the oversight of a board of directors based in Switzerland. As a publicly traded entity on the Swiss stock exchange (with American depositary receipts trading in the U.S. under the ticker FBOHY), Forbo continues to balance a commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer service across its core business lines.
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