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We’ve been caring for the beauty of surfaces since we can remember; it’s who we are. That’s why we are unwavering in our commitment to using innovative methods and products to maintain surfaces over time -
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because we firmly believe that surface care directly contributes to the wellness of spaces and the people who inhabit them.
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FILA ITALIA
Our history 1943
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FILA UK
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FILA DEUTSCHLAND
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FILA USA
FILA, Fabbrica Italiana Lucidi ed Affini, was founded in 1943 by twins Guido and Pietro Pettenon with a clear vision in mind: to produce shoe polish, household waxes and cleaners. As WWII raged, Europe’s desire for change and growth provided the fertile ground the company needed to become Italy’s benchmark in the production of high-quality shoe polish. FILA products were even chosen by the Italian army. The seventies marked a turning point for FILA due to the intuition of Beniamino, our current president, and the support from his sister Adriana: the company took the leap from household cleaning products to professional products for surface protection. FILA’s tradition in research started with terracotta, leading the way to the research of all materials for floor and wall coverings. During this decade, FILA also released its first advertising campaign in collaboration with Sannini terracotta floor manufacturers.
has achieved international excellence in Today FILA the protection and care of all surfaces. Today FILA represents a family-owned company with a managerial structure; a large international group with big values. Every day, we set out to find the best answer to the needs of every client, striving to deliver the best solutions while staying ahead of market evolutions.
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FILA ESPAÑA
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Around the World FILA MIDDLE EAST
6 sales subsidiaries present in more than 60 countries worldwide.
FILA has conquered international markets, opening 6 sales subsidiaries in Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The company is present in more than 60 countries through an extensive network which guarantees international distribution of FILA products and technical assistance.
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Our Divisions
Three divisions that operate simultaneously and synergistically in all international markets.
FILATrade Division
Trade Division
Supports the distribution network: Specialised, large-scale distribution, professional applicators, wholesalers and distributors, paint shops, hardware stores, home improvement stores and showrooms.
The best Choose FILA Reliability recognized by leading manufacturers
FILA keeps its promises. Our name, our products and our services represent infallible quality you can count on. That’s why we’re the only company in the world recommended by more than 200 leading wall and floor covering manufacturers.
FILAProject Division
Directly communicates with professionals, specifiers and technicians in the building industry, supplying FILA products and solutions as well as technical assistance in the design and construction phases.
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FILATech Division
Tech Division
Collaborates with manufacturers in the development of in-line application solutions for the industrial protection of materials (natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, etc.).
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Researchand Development Every year, we invest 10% of our turnover in research and development, aiming to create effective, eco-friendly solutions which provide high coverage rates in line with current market needs. Time-tested experience grounded in the knowledge of materials and research, both in the lab and on the field: the driving force behind our excellence in the treatment of all surfaces.
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With the use of state-of the-art laboratory equipment and expert technical knowledge, the Research Centre: • Studies and carries out analyses on all material types. • Chooses the best raw materials and suppliers. • Experiments with new solutions and products daily. • Tests new products in the laboratory and through field test analysis. The products are additionally tested and certified by leading international institutes. • Every year, we perform 2,500 quality controls in 1,000 production batches. In addition, FILA is UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2015 certified.
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International distinction certified to enhance and lengthen the lifespan of wall and floor coverings. The product is accredited according to LEED® protocols. BASE
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Professional cleaning followed by protective treatments is critical in maintaining the health and hygiene of home surfaces.
FILA products are certified by international institutes. Such certifications include:
• Food contact certification • Frost resistance certification • Stain resistance certification • Abrasion, detachment, traction, UV ageing and slip resistance certifications • Anti-fouling certification • LEED® certification: Green Building Rating System
• GEV EMICODE certification for products with very low VOC emissions
As a result of these strategies which contribute to environmental sustainability, we’ve been a member of the GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL ITALIA since 2009, a non-profit organization which supports the spread of the LEED® certification, an international rating system for the development of ecosustainable buildings.
In order to reach this objective, maintaining the highest product quality standards, along with company processes and systems, is key.
More than 10 products of the FILA GREEN LINE with extremely low VOC emissions contribute towards LEED® certification and qualify as “low-emitting paints and coatings” (EQ 4.2 and EQ 4.1 credits), with the objective of reducing contaminating elements in indoor air and increasing indoor air quality.
In 2014 we also received the ISO 14001 environmental certification, yet another milestone which is a testament to our concrete commitment to environmental sustainability. This non-mandatory certification attests the environmental management systems of the company.
Additionally, some sealers are EMICODE EC1 PLUS certified, the premium EMICODE certification class which identifies products with the lowest VOC emissions: products which do not release harmful substances in closed environments, and which guarantee the best health and environmental norms.
That’s why we’ve been certified according to UNI EN ISO 9001 quality management regulations since 1999, proof that our management models are aimed at improving company performance, competitiveness and success.
Today, ISO 14001 certification is considered the international benchmark for all companies enagaged in the preservation of the environment by developing management and organizational systems sensitive to “green” policies.
Water and oil repellents, in fact, drastically reduce the absorption of water, humidity and staining agents in floors, wall coverings and grout joints, making the cleaning process considerably easier while providing hygienic and aesthetic results. filasolutions.com
Product qualifications according to ASTM, UNI and DIN regulations.
EMICODE (Emission testing: ISO 16000-3, ISO 16000-6, ISO 16000-9, ISO 16000-11, ISO 16017-1) EN ISO/IEC 17025-2005 LEED® CREDITS (ATM 2639-04; ASTM 4017-02) DETERMINATION OF FROST RESISTANCE ACCORDING TO (UNI EN ISO 10545-12) ABRASION RESISTANCE OF STONE (ASTM C 241) SUITABLE FOR FOOD CONTACT ACCORDING TO (CE 1935/2004, CE 2023/2006, 80/590/CEE e 89/109/CEE) SLIP TEST (I.S.O. TC/189) SLIP TEST (XP PO5-010:1/2004) STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR BOND STRENGTH OF CERAMIC TILE TO PORTLAND CEMENT PASTE (ASTM C482-02 (R-2009) TRACTION RESISTANCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE SURFACE (UNI EN ISO12004-2 PARTE 8) FRANCE COV
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EVALUATION OF THE ACTION OF MICROORGANISMS - METHOD A – RESISTANCE TO FUNGI (UNI EN ISO 846:1999 METODO A) DETERMINATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY (ISO 22196:2011) DETERMINATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY (EN 1040:2005) UV AGEING ACCORDING TO REGULATION (ASTM G154-05)
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The table, updated in 2020, lists products from FILA’s worldwide product range.
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HARDERROCK
SANIFAST
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HYDROREP ECO
WET ECO
STOP DIRT
MP90 ECO XTREME
STONEPLUS ECO
FT 576
FT 576 UP
FUGAPROOF
PW10
REFRESH
PT10
PRW200
W68
SALVATERRAZZA®
HYDROREP
PRC110
WET
STONEPLUS
MP90
Our Certifications
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FILAGreen Solutions
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Our Green Initiative
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FILA High biodegradability:
the entire FILA cleaner range contains eco-friendly surfactants, in full compliance of 48:2004 regulations regarding biodegradability. This means that 99% of the product becomes biodegradable in 28 days.
FILA Green Action is our extensive ecological project in which the company concretely demonstrates its moral and legislative commitment towards environmental respect and protection. It includes a series of “green actions” that involve all company divisions: from product use to product disposal.
For us, respect for the environment is a tangible value that involves all company divisions.
Packaging:
Products without solvents that damage the ozone layer.
High concentration: products with higher coverage rates, hence reducing waste and packaging.
Products free of formaldehyde as well as toxic and cancerous substances often present in chemical cleaners and sealers.
changing spray bottle packaging alone has reduced our plastic use by 7.5 million tons – that’s like eliminating 285,000 litres plastic bottles from planet Earth.
Reduction in the use of phthalates as plasticizers, which cause reproductive problems in humans and animals.
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Photovoltaic system
Through our photovoltaic system and energy generated exclusively by renewable sources, FILA has reduced CO2 emissions by 33,958 kg/year. That’s equal to:
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Driving around the world with a car of average consumption.
Water recycling FILA follows strict protocols for the treatment of rainwater, dictated by the regional plan for water harvesting. Technically, the first 5 mm of rainwater are collected in large tanks, where it settles and is then released into the local sewage system upon approval from local authorities. The following millimetres of rainwater, after the separation process, are released into underground absorbing wells.
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FILA ESPAÑA / INDUSTRIA QUÍMICA, S.L. filaespana@filasolutions.com FILA FRANCE / S.A.R.L. filafrance@filasolutions.com FILA INDUSTRIA CHIMICA SPA MIDDLE EAST BRANCH filamiddleeast@filasolutions.com FILA SURFACE CARE PRODUCTS LIMITED filauk@filasolutions.com FILA CERAMIC DIVISION T +39 049 94 67 300
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