Forbo Holding AG engages in the production and sale floor coverings, building and construction adhesives, and power transmission and conveyor technology worldwide. The company operates through two divisions, Flooring Systems and Movement Systems. The Flooring Systems division develops, produces, and sells linoleum, vinyl floorings, entrance flooring systems, carpet tiles, needle felt floor coverings, Flotex, the washable textile floorings, and building and construction adhesives, as well as various accessory products for laying, processing, cleaning, and care of flooring. This division also provides ready-made adhesives for floor covering installations, parquet flooring, and ceramic tiles, as well as leveling compounds for the construction industry and liquid floors under the trade name of Eurocol. Its products are used in public buildings, department stores, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, schools, libraries, commercial spaces, leisure centers, hotels, restaurants, and cafeterias, as well as for applications in the residential market. The Movement Systems division offers conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and drive, timing, and flat belts under the Siegling brand name. Its products are used in various applications in industry, trade, and the logistics sector, including conveyor and processing belts in the food industry; treadmill belts in fitness studios; and flat belts in mail distribution centers. Forbo Holding AG was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.
Swiss Market Performance
7D7 Days: 0.2%
3M3 Months: -0.7%
1Y1 Year: 1.3%
YTDYear to Date: 2.5%
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