Swedish kitchen furniture group Nobia, owner of UK brand Magnet, has seen its new factory in Jönköping, Sweden, receive the BREEAM Excellence sustainability certification.
The BREEAM-certification, which imposes strict requirements and evaluates aspects such as energy efficiency, material selection, waste management, and working environment, is a testimony to Nobia’s long-term strategy in becoming a world leader in sustainable kitchen production.
Anna Hamnö Wickman, Sustainability Director at Nobia, said: “Our hard work toward sustainable kitchen production has been recognized by one of Europe’s most trusted sustainability certification bodies for buildings. The advantage of a certification level this high is that it required us to integrate sustainability early in the factory building construction process, from design to completion.”
Before construction of the new factory began in 2020, several measures were taken to protect the ecological values of the surrounding area. Stormwater ponds were built, herbs and plants were relocated for future green spaces, and historically significant boulders were given a new home.
The energy consumption of the factory building is entirely sourced from renewable energy. The roof is equipped with 10,000 square meters of solar panels, with a total capacity of 2 MW – sufficient to cover almost all of the factory’s electricity needs.
Wood waste from the production is delivered to Jönköping Energi. In return, the factory receives district heating from certified renewable sources. Conditions for sustainable logistics have also contributed. A railway track leads directly into the factory and will enable Nobia to receive incoming raw materials and ship complete kitchens to customers via train.
For Nobia, sustainability through the entire kitchen lifecycle is in focus. This year, Nobia’s Swedish kitchen brand Marbodal is moving into the new factory. The kitchen range is Nordic Swan eco-labelled. Revolutionary technology minimizes harmful emissions and improves quality, extending the lifespan of the kitchens.
Kristoffer Ljungfelt, CEO at Nobia, added: “Our investments in new production technology and the high sustainability performance of the factory enables us to manufacture kitchens with respect for the environment. Our new factory in Jönköping is a good example of how Swedish industry can contribute to the green transition.”
In other news, Nobia has recently announced the appointment of Robert Belkic as Interim CFO, effective from 1 October 2025.
He succeeds Henrik Skogsfors, who earlier this year announced his decision to leave the company. Henrik will remain available to support a smooth transition.
“Robert brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience, including CFO roles and board assignments in international companies,” Nobia said. “He spent a decade as CFO at the global technology company Hexagon, and prior to that held senior finance positions at several large Swedish corporations.
“Robert will be part of Nobia’s Executive Leadership Team and will be based at the company’s headquarters in Stockholm.”
