Internationally standing alone in the forefront of hardwood floor finishing technology, BonaKemi AB of Malmö, Sweden has been manufacturing the world's finest floor finishing products since 1919. BonaKemi is respected worldwide for advancements in the industry and is the reason that Swedish floor finishes are considered a national achievement similar to French wines. Today, BonaKemi AB produces products that are sold in over thirty-five countries around the world.

Devco Finishes, founded in 1981 by Gary Reynolds, who was also a co-founder of the National Wood Flooring Association, began marketing BonaKemi products in the United States in 1984. In 1987, Devco became a subsidiary of BonaKemi AB, and officially changed the company name to BonaKemi USA, Inc. Distribution has grown from an eleven-state western region in the United States, to all of the United States, Canada and Mexico. BonaKemi's success and consistent industry-leading quality can be attributed to a continuing pursuit of perfection, focusing exclusively on the hardwood flooring industry.

Leading the industry in technological advancements is one of BonaKemi's primary competitive advantages. A dedicated commitment to research and development means a constant search for advancements and breakthroughs, striving to elevate the performance and standards of quality for the industry. BonaKemi is the only finish manufacturer producing its own raw materials, essential for the strictest quality controls and state-of-the-art floor finishing products. Relentless testing is the final stage of any BonaKemi product before it is introduced to the market, and BonaTech MEGA is a perfect example of such stringent quality control. Before being introduced in 1995, MEGA underwent seven years of development, lab and field testing, highlighted by the unprecedented Colorado State University Finish Durability Test. The CSU Test not only confirmed Bona's expectations, but also demonstrated MEGA's unsurpassed durability in the industry.

An unwavering commitment to research and development has enabled BonaKemi to determine the course of the industry's evolution. BonaKemi was the pioneer of waterborne technology, the first to develop effective dust containment, the first to provide a complete compatible "system" of products, and the first to develop a one-component waterborne finish with unsurpassed durability.

Clear evidence of BonaKemi's leadership can be seen by observing how quickly competitors attempt to imitate these and other BonaKemi innovations.

BonaKemi believes that education is the life-long process essential for reaching your fullest potential. As individuals and an industry, we must constantly pursue learning to improve our level of performance to ensure our mutual growth and success. This is why Bona has pioneered and continues to invest so much in training and education. BonaKemi offers internationally-acclaimed schools at our corporate office, and throughout North America with regional distributor-sponsored schools and job-site training with Bona's training vans. Bona was the first, and is the best, at providing distributors and contractors complete training in all aspects of their sanding and finishing business.

Bona's strong emphasis on "systems" is due to the interdependence of each step of the finishing process. That is why BonaKemi provides everything you need to do all phases of the job right. From sanding equipment, to fillers, stains, sealers, finishes, application tools and maintenance products; all are parts of compatible systems, all allow you to perform at your best, and all are from a company you can trust.

One of the reasons for BonaKemi's strength in the marketplace is a result of having an independent wholesale distributor system, our vital link to the flooring contractor. We are represented in almost every market in the United States, Canada and Mexico by the most knowledgeable and service-oriented distributors in the industry. Our distributors are your source for all BonaKemi products and systems.

For the distributor nearest you, please call 1(800)574-4674.