MOSO® bamboo history since 1997
MOSO International was founded in 1997, and has since then evolved to become the unchallenged European market leader in the development of innovative and sustainable bamboo products for interior and exterior applications. Follow the time line below to see the mile stones that have contributed to make the MOSO® vision a reality.
1997
MOSO starts selling bamboo
Dutch friends start a business in bamboo flooring, a completely new product in Europe. In the first years, bamboo is imported to a small warehouse in Purmerend. After supplying flooring to craftsmen in the Netherlands, for the growth of the business it is equally, if not more, important to develop a fruitful network of international architects.
1998
First office project
One of the first big steps in setting up a bamboo business, is the order for 6.000 m² industrial bamboo flooring for an office in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
马德里国际机场
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Barajas International Airport in Madrid
As the only bamboo supplier capable to meet the most stringent performance requirements, MOSO acquires the order to supply bamboo for the largest bamboo project ever: 200.000m2 of bamboo ceiling boards for the Barajas International Airport in Madrid, designed by Richard Rogers in collaboration with Lamela Studio.
丰田办公室
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2-ply bamboo flooring
MOSO® develops a 2-ply bamboo flooring (MOSO® Bamboo Supreme). This product’s special construction offers a perfect compromise between durability and stability, providing an ideal solution for large projects.
2002
DMVP joint venture
Together with a Chinese partner MOSO® sets up a production plant entirely focused on the production of bamboo veneer: DMVP. Up until today DMVP is the only factory in the world specialised in this product.
2003
Bona lacquer
MOSO® is the first bamboo supplier worldwide to provide customers with the possibility to have their bamboo floors lacquered with BONA; the leading wooden flooring lacquer producer in terms of quality and sustainability.
2004
New MOSO® office
Continuous growth after its establishment forces MOSO® to move to a new office with a spacious warehouse (Marowijne 43 in Zwaag, near Amsterdam).
2006
High Density® flooring
MOSO® launches High Density®, a special version of MOSO® bamboo flooring which is made by compressing bamboo strips under very high pressure, resulting in the hardest natural floor available on the market.
宝马仪表板
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BMW dashboard
Thanks to excellent and consistent product performance, MOSO® was selected as the exclusive supplier of bamboo veneer for BMW’s dashboards, opening up a completely new industry for bamboo products.
认证
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FSC® certification
Globally recognised as the best certification system for responsible wood production, FSC® is now also available for bamboo. As pioneer in the bamboo industry, MOSO® is able to provide bamboo products with FSC® certification (FSC C002063).
认证
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CE marking
The European Union demands that all building products meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements, which is organised with CE-marking. All MOSO flooring products are CE marked.
2008
Unibamboo
With Unibamboo MOSO® has developed the first flexible bamboo flooring in the world. This innovative flooring product, patented by MOSO®, combines the virtues of carpet / vinyl with the charm of bamboo.
2009
MOSO China
A new office was established near Hangzhou along with a workshop, to produce all MOSO® sample materials. Besides the office of MOSO China, a new office was established in Hong Kong to deal with direct exports from China to customers.
2009
Barcelona office
MOSO® opens up a new office in Barcelona and establishes MOSO Europe SLU, in order to better serve the Southern European and Latin American markets.
2010
Topbamboo flooring
With Topbamboo, MOSO® shows yet again its talent for the development of products that are in line with the latest market trends. This new flooring product is very easy to install, economical, stable and available in many different colours and finishes.
Lotus Residence
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Bamboo outdoor
MOSO® launches Bamboo X-treme®, the first outdoor bamboo decking product meeting the highest performance and durability requirements in Western markets. This is achieved due to the unique Thermo-Density® process.
可持续的选择
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CO2 neutral or better
Official LCA and carbon footprint studies (ISO14040/44) conducted by the Delft University of Technology, conclude that all solid MOSO bamboo products are CO2 neutral or better over their full life cycle. The fast growth of the Moso bamboo species is an additional green benefit which is not included in the LCA.
认证
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Low emissions
Based on extensive testing by the Bremer Umweltinstitut, all MOSO® bamboo floors have been rated A and A+ in France with respect to emissions of volatile organic compounds: the best classification possible!
Van Oord总公司
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Bamboo beams
The introduction of a broad assortment of MOSO® bamboo beams further stimulates the endorsement of bamboo in semi-structural applications, such as doors and window frames.
Midwives clinic Amsterdam
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Flexbamboo
The multi-functional, flexible finishing product Flexbamboo facilitates quick installation and enables the creation of curved surfaces. Flexbamboo can be applied in flooring, walls, and ceilings.
MOSO总部墙面
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New office MOSO International
With more than 30 employees in the Netherlands and a continuously growing assortment and stock, MOSO® moves to a new sustainable office and the biggest bamboo warehouse in Europe.
2015
New office MOSO Europe
To better serve the architects and designers looking for bamboo inspiration, MOSO Europe moves to a new office building in the city-center of Barcelona.
MOSO establishes MOSO Africa in Cape Town
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MOSO Africa
The new subsidiary, a joint venture between MOSO International and the established South African company Panda Bamboo, starts operating from the Cape Town office and acts as a hub for Sub-Saharan Africa.
MOSO Bamboo LCA and EPD
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Environmental Product Declaration
MOSO® is the first bamboo company worldwide to have published various independently verified EPD’s (EN 15804) for its product range. This kind of so-called Type III EPD merits credits for transparency in environmental reporting for leading green building schemes such as LEED and BREEAM.
联系我们
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MOSO Italia
After acting as a distributor for many years, MOSO Italia is the 4th official subsidiary of MOSO International. The young company moves to an inspiring new location near Milan.
2016
ATEX certification
Customised MOSO Density® flooring is certified for railway stations and airport halls – ATEX from CSTB/FCBA in France. This is the first time that bamboo is officially considered as good and even better than any other wood.
联系我们
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MOSO中东
MOSO中东，成立于2017年初，主要集中在海湾合作委员会地区：阿联酋，卡塔尔，阿曼，科威特和沙特阿拉伯。该合资企业主要涉及建筑和建筑行业，总部设在迪拜。
MOSO® announces MOSO North America, Inc.
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MOSO北美
拥有一个专门服务美国和加拿大市场的团队，MOSO® 发布了新的子公司MOSO北美公司。集中在户外极致竹材® 系列。MOSO® 现在有7个办公室，60多个员工为全球客户服务。
2017
防火户外产品
MOSO® 产品全都按照欧洲防火标准经过测试。另外，MOSO® 极致竹材® 也在美国测试，在不使用阻燃剂情况下达到了按照美国标准ASTM E84的火焰蔓延指数等级A，使得产品在商业项目上的应用特别适合。
2018
年阿姆斯特丹雅加达酒店
在阿姆斯特丹雅加达酒店，荷兰最环保的酒店，使用各种各样的可持续和大部分定制的MOSO®竹制品作为最引人注目的材料。是迄今为止全球最多样化的竹子参考项目之一！
Hotel Jakarta
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25年质保
经过10多年成功地生产和销售热解户外板，MOSO将极致户外材®产品的担保延长至25年，将产品提升到了一个新的水平。 凭借所有认证，并安装了超过300万平方米的户外板，MOSO现在可以通过延长担保期来为客户提供更高的可靠性。 极致户外材®户外地板，墙板，护栏，地垄和型材。
The future
Our vision
“To become the world’s leading company in high quality bamboo solutions for durable indoor and outdoor applications.”