Our story
It all started as a small grocery shop in Malmö, Sweden where, among the products, a floor polish called Bonvax was sold. Today, Bona has grown into a global leader with over a century of expertise in transforming and protecting floors worldwide.
Our story
It all started as a small grocery shop in Malmö, Sweden where, among the products, a floor polish called Bonvax was sold. Today, Bona has grown into a global leader with over a century of expertise in transforming and protecting floors worldwide.
A global company headquartered in Sweden
With our head office in Malmö, Sweden, Bona is led by third and fourth generations of the Edner, Forsberg, and Brask family. Having started from humble beginnings, we are now a global organization spanning more than 90 countries and represented by 17 subsidiaries, 70 distributors, 4 production sites, and more than 700 employees.
Bona at a glance
Bona’s product suite includes floor cleaners, finishes, stains, adhesives and machines.
Many of Bona’s products are certified through third-party organisations.
With over 700 employees world-wide, we strive to cultivate a workplace that offers growth opportunities for all.
The heart of Bona’s business model is based on maintaining and renovating rather than replacing floors.
Bringing out the beauty in floors since 1919
Bona has spent a century reshaping how we care for floors. By championing renovation, the company has turned every floor into a story worth preserving. Each innovation reflects a thoughtful choice to conserve resources and craft solutions built for lasting memories.
1919 - Bona was founded
Wilhelm Edner establishes Bona in Malmö, creating floor wax that provides both shine and protection for the wood floors of the time.
1953 - D-503 Floor Sealer launched
Bona launches D-503, a groundbreaking floor sealer known for its superior wear resistance, setting a new standard in floor protection.
1979 - Bona launches waterborne finishes
Bona makes waves in the industry by introducing waterborne finishes, offering safer and more sustainable options for floor treatments.
1984 - Bona enters the UV finishes market
Bona enters the UV finishes market and introduces more waterborne finishes. New subsidiaries are established in Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, China and Singapore. Sales offices open in Panama and Shanghai.
2000 - Singapore subsidiary opens
Bona gains an important regional foothold with the founding of BonaKemi Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
2002 - Bona available to US retail customers
While Bona US was incorporated in 1987, 2002 is the major milestone for wide retail availability of Bona system and products in the US.
2006 - Launch of DCS 70
The DCS 70 debuts, bringing a breakthrough in sanding technology by drastically reducing dust for healthier work environments.
2014 - Bona launches its Elite Fleet
The Bona Elite Fleet is launched as a comprehensive, fully compatible range that is designed to perform in all professional and semi-professional sanding tasks.
2016 - More than 4 million spray mops sold
Bona retail growth is on a fast trajectory. In 2016, Bona products are available in 9 of the top 10 US retailers, with over 4 million spray mops being sold worldwide.
2018 - Bona resilient floor program
For the first time, the Bona product range expands to include solutions for floor surfaces other than wood, including the Bona Resilient Floor Program.
2025 - The future of floor solutions
Bona remains at the forefront of the industry, shaping the future with new solutions that combine safety, technology, and superior results.
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A century of innovation, responsibility, and excellence
Our timeline offers just a glimpse into Bona’s incredible history. For over 100 years, we have driven innovation and delivered excellence in floor care. Curious about the milestones and values that shape who we are today? Visit our dedicated page to uncover the full story behind Bona’s enduring legacy and global impact.
