We respect nature by placing a renewable raw material at the heart of our furniture production: wood. Our standards in this regard are clearly defined, and our values form the basis for the entire production process. We are proud to highlight our pioneering status in the “Furniture” and “Wood and Wood-Based Materials” categories (UZ 06 and UZ 07): in both categories, we are the longest-standing Austrian Ecolabel licence holders still active in Austria.
Family-operated company
In our owner-managed family business, our actions have always been guided by deeply rooted values. At our organisation, people who are personally committed to our principles take responsibility for their decisions.
As one of the region’s largest employers, the TEAM 7 brand’s commitment to quality is inextricably linked to its base in Austria. We have every confidence in the skills of our staff and are doing everything we can to ensure that the knowledge accumulated over generations remains in our region.
Conserving resources means producing only what is needed, rather than stockpiling large quantities: through order-based production starting from raw materials and the use of efficiency-focused technology, we gear our production towards the efficient use of materials and energy. Using boards from our own plant enables us to implement continuous improvement measures at every stage of the production process with the help of our TEAM 7 quality management system.
Nature provides us with the valuable raw materials we need to produce our solid wood furniture. So it is only fair and respectful to use these natural materials with the greatest care and keep them in the value chain cycle for as long as possible. Extending the life cycle of products means conserving resources. The quality of our products is essential to ensuring their longevity. Our wooden furniture is designed to be easy to care for and repair. In addition to meeting environmental criteria, our production process complies with the stringent mechanical quality and stress tests set out in Austrian Ecolabel Guideline UZ 06, which are designed to ensure a long service life. Timeless design and sophisticated functionality ensure that our furniture continues to meet the demands of modern living, even after many years.
The wood used in our certified products (UZ 06 and UZ 07) comes from sustainable forestry, in accordance with the requirements of the Austrian Ecolabel UZ 06. TEAM 7 mainly uses wood from European hardwood trees. Thanks to the comprehensive documentation of the country and region of origin provided on every delivery slip or invoice from our suppliers, we know exactly where our wood comes from. Furthermore, we require our wood suppliers to comply with our strict guidelines.
We finish the wooden surfaces of our furniture with pure natural oil and take care to use unmixed raw materials, which can be returned to the natural cycle.
We use every bit of wood left over from production to generate energy for heating. All the electricity we purchase for our Ried and Pram sites comes from renewable energy sources. We also operate three photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of over 400 kWp.
We have held the Austrian Ecolabel (ÖUZ) since as far back as 1999. TEAM 7 is certified in accordance with Austrian Ecolabel Guidelines UZ 06 and 07. Ecolabel Guideline (UZ) 06 relates to furniture and it covers, for example, the origin of the materials, an emissions test in a test chamber with low limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde, restrictions on substances of concern and requirements regarding surface treatment, suitability for use, durability and packaging. It applies to the following product groups at TEAM 7: wooden beds, unupholstered seating and divans, furniture elements, cupboards and wardrobes, shelves and glass cabinets, kitchens, complementary furniture and tables. It does not apply to upholstered furniture.
The TEAM 7 plant in Pram is also licensed to use the Austrian Ecolabel Guideline UZ 07. This Austrian Ecolabel Guideline relates to wood and wood-based materials; in our case, specifically to 3-layer panels and solid wood boards. Among other things, it stipulates strict limits for substances that are harmful to the environment and human health in the materials required for production (e.g. adhesives, varnishes, oils), and that primary wood must come from sustainably managed forests.
