López Pigueiras S.A. is a family company dedicated to the transformation and machining of wood for more than 30 years.

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5 Background A LIFE CARVED IN WOOD López Pigueiras S.A. is a family company dedicated to the transformation and machining of wood for more than 30 years. The company began as a carpentry workshop, which has grown to become a large scale enterprise specialising in the manufacture of varnished wooden flooring using the most advanced technology. Its installations have also undergone major developments, today covering more than 50,000 m 2 to store the wood and house all of the machinery required to carry out its industrial work. It has gradually consolidated its presence throughout the whole of the Iberian Peninsula. Having achieved this objective, it has now set its sights on Europe, establishing a strong presence in its different markets. López Pigueiras S.A. works to improve people s quality of life and to make the work of professionals in the fields of design and construction easier, helping with reforestation and the care of the environment. Year

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7 Values THE STRENGTH OF COMMITMENT López Pigueiras S.A. is a company that believes in mutual confidence and commitment towards its customers, its own work and the environment, a belief that allows it to achieve its three main objectives: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Each customer always receives personalised service and assistance, with the most complete service, making it possible for us to understand their needs in full and respond to them. For this reason, architects, decorators and other professionals in the sector can count on its extensive experience and enthusiasm to collaborate in order to complete their projects successfully. AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT (Quality+Research) In order to create the very finest products, the company has the most cutting-edge technology and applies certified quality standards to its manufacturing processes. If we add to this the knowledge acquired through its extensive experience in the sector, we may affirm that these are the best and most complete products available on the market. CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT This is a company that is responsible with its own future and that of the planet. For this reason it works to guarantee reforestation and care of the environment, ensuring the sustainability of forests and wood supplies. López Pigueiras, S.A. demands strict compliance with environmental standards, and only works with legally obtained and certified woods, with permits from their point of origin and backed by the chain of custody or reforestation guarantee. 5

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9 Processes NATURE S FINEST López Pigueiras S.A. works with wood of an exceptional quality, which it imports into our country directly, taking care to ensure that forestry resources are replaced. 70% of the wood it uses comes from the most important tropical species from Africa and Brazil, with the remaining 30% from the USA, northern Europe and Galicia. As a result of its environmental commitments, it works with material that carries all of the necessary legal permits stipulating its point of origin and sustainability certificates, such as that of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or the Chain of Custody that ensures the correct management of forests throughout the whole world. All of this is completed by strict compliance with quality management procedures according to the UNE-ISO 9001:2000 standard, and having received the AITIM quality seal, which defines the strict manufacturing process. All of the products made by López Pigueiras S.A. have the added value of complying with all legal requirements, both in terms of quality and environmental protection. 7

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11 The Product ON FIRM GROUND, MADE OF VARNISHED SOLID WOOD FLOORBOARDS The varnished solid wooden floorboards from López Pigueiras S.A. are its most outstanding and demanded product, thanks to their exceptional qualities as a result of the strict quality controls applied to every stage of manufacture, from the importing of the raw material to final quality control. The wood is imported directly. There are no middle men in the process, guaranteeing that all of the corresponding documentation is in order. A latest-generation varnishing line applies 8 layers of varnish, which are then dried using ultraviolet light. This process provides maximum resistance to abrasion and scratching, maintaining all of the splendour, elegance and warmth of the wood. It also ensures that the varnished solid floorboards are extremely long lasting. Its own packaging system ensures the simple installation of the floorboards: The product is packaged in cardboard boxes without staples so that they can be spread out after installing the floorboards, with boards of different length inside making it possible to install them immediately. Quality tests in its own laboratory, according to current standards. López Pigueiras S.A. researches and tests its own products in order to improve them and ensure that they comply with strict quality standards. Products from López Pigueiras S.A. have all of the official quality certificates. This means that they are all of the highest quality, and are guaranteed to comply with official requirements for use in building projects. QUALITY STANDARDS: FOR MANAGEMENT, MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION VARNISH RESISTANCE STANDARDS UNE-EN ISO 9001:2000 UNE-EN 13756:2003 UNE-EN 13226:2003 UNE-EN ISO 2808:2007 UNE-ENV 13696:2001 UNE-EN ISO 4624:2003 Quality Management Wooden flooring terminology Solid parquet elements with grooves and / or tongues Determination of particle thickness Determination of resistance to abrasion Traction adherence test UNE-EN 1910:2000 UNE-EN 13647:2003 UNE-EN 14342:2006 UNE-EN ISO 2409:2007 UNE 56817:1974 UNE-EN ISO 11998:2007 Determination of dimensional stability Determination of geometric characteristics Characteristics, evaluation of compliance and marking Grille cutting test Impact resistance test Determination of resistance to washing UNE 56810:2004 UNE 56823:2008 UNE-EN 13442:2003 UNE-ENV 12633:2003 UNE-EN :2007 Installation of wooden floors and specifications Installation of exterior wooden decking Determination of resistance to chemical agents Determination of resistance to slipping Classification according to behaviour with fire 9

12 Jatoba, sense and sensibility

13 Sensitive soul, strong character Jatoba (Brasilian Cherry) is a wood that combines a unique touch, thanks to its special beauty, with great strength as a result of its high density. For this reason it is ideal for your home, suffusing every corner with its delicate nature, at the same time providing total protection from the exterior. 11

14 Ipe Wood, a total guarantee

15 Stands up to the rigours of life Your life moves at such a pace that you need the security of knowing where you are stepping. A wood that resists your day-to-day activity, without giving you any reasons to worry. A wood like Ipe floorboards, offering an excellent finish and maximum durability. 13

16 Grapia, the height of beauty

17 Expression without limits And if you could walk on a canvas? Where you could paint the best moments of life, and remove any marks easily? Discover this sensation thanks to the impeccable beauty of Grapia (Ameralao) wood, with all of the brilliance of the tropical jungles. 15

18 Your home, a safer place with Sucupira

19 In contact with nature And if you could relax on the same wood that protects tribes in the Amazon from tropical storms and wild animals? From Brazil, Sucupira brings a sense of security. A wood whose quality envelops us in a universe of comfort and tranquillity. 17

20 Cumaru, elegant and sophisticated

21 Nobility in your interior If you are looking for a wood that reflects the most exquisite luxury, you should not hesitate to see yourself standing on Cumaru (Amarelo) wood. The nobility of Cumaru (Amarelo) makes your style stand out, and the spirit of your decoration, revealing the sumptuousness of your interior to the exterior. 19

22 Iroko, the warm-hearted wood

23 The footprints of those who walked together are never erased (popular African saying) Footprints that you will not see, as our varnished Iroko (African Teak) stays unchanged, and is very easy to clean. And as it will last so long, you will be able to remember the happiest moments of your life on it. 21

24 With Doussie, you create your own space

25 Passion for your home All of those who live together with you will thank you for having brought so much warmth into your home. Exotic Doussie (Pachyloba) wood, as soft as it is beautiful, will make them feel more comfortable and relaxed than ever before. 23

26 Bubinga, a timeless spirit

27 A relationship that lasts forever Time is capable of eradicating anything, although in the case of our floors made of elegant Bubinga wood, it will have to think twice. Because the quality of its hardness, thanks to its special varnish, ensures you will have perfect floors for a very long time. 25

28 Firmer footsteps, on Walnut

29 Following your path When you decide to begin a new life, or a new project for the future, each decision you make is important. Walnut, with its elegant dark colour and prominent veins, will help you to start out on your own path on the right foot. 27

30 Cherry, as unique as you are

31 There s nowhere like your home Your home is your castle, because it is where you enjoy life the most, do what you want, and can be yourself. For this reason you want to enjoy only the best in your home, such as exquisite cherry wood, which highlights its exclusive nature. 29

32 Maple, the intelligent choice

33 With your feet on the floor Deciding how a house should look down to the last detail calls for a great deal of responsibility. Evaluating price, quality and appearance, choosing maple wood is the perfect option to ensure the final project is a genuine success. 31

34 American Oak, in the heart of nature

35 A breath of fresh air Floors made of American Oak invite you to stretch out and relax on them. With their firm feel, and eight layers of varnish, you can travel in your dreams to their land of origin, or wherever your imagination takes you. 33

36 Sand Oak, more radiance

37 A natural source of light The sand coloured stain gives the oak an intensely luminous appearance, making every room brighter and lighter. It is ideal for filling your home with positive sensations and bringing life into every corner. 35

38 Gold Oak, for moments of closeness

39 Your sweetest moments To achieve an intimate atmosphere, there is nothing better than the warm, welcoming golden tone of this wood. A touch of security, gentleness and closeness that helps create an ideal atmosphere for conversation and relaxation. 37

40 Stimulate yourself with Vulcan Oak

41 A true classic The elegance and individuality of green Vulcan oak means it is always in fashion. A sure choice for classic environments, as well as the most innovative and daring. 39

42 Graphite Oak, and nothing more

43 When choosing means getting it right With white, with prints, with bright colours, with black A graphite finish, an ideal background to discover stability and harmony in any style of life. 41

44 Land Rustic, for total relaxation

45 A matter of personality There comes a time in your life when you only want the most authentic things, those that never change whatever happens. For this reason you need to enjoy our land rustic wood, with its bare knots. Because there is nothing more beautiful than truly natural products. A perfect option for locations such as country houses. 43

46 Vecchia Rustic, just like the good old days

47 More time for yourself And if you could have a space all of your own to enjoy watching time pass by? A place where you could come into contact with nature in its purest form. Vecchia rustic is oak wood that reveals all of its strength and personality, surrounding you with a welcoming environment where time seems to stand still, eternal and never changing. 45

48 Smooth Exterior Wood, without missing a moment s pleasure

49 Outside, just like at home The benefits offered by wood are not limited to their enjoyment indoors. Their uses can include swimming pool surrounds, façades, seafront promenades and a wide range of applications. Our boards for exterior use are specially designed to last in extreme conditions and resist the action of time, such as our smooth exterior wood that makes everything around us more welcoming. 47

50 Non-slip Exterior Wood, total safety

51 A long life ahead With non-slip decking for exterior uses, which increases adherence and prevents slipping, all you need to worry about is enjoying yourself. Because all of the woods from López Pigueiras S.A. are produced with the aim of increasing your comfort and safety over the years and in any location. 49

52 WOODS FROM BRAZIL JATOBA (B. CHERRY) IPE GRAPIA (Amarelao) SUCUPIRA CUMARU (Amarelo) WOODS FROM AFRICA WOODS FROM THE USA AND EUROPE IROKO (African Teak) CHERRY MAPLE WALNUT AMERICAN OAK TINTED OAK WOOD DOUSSIE (Pachyloba) SAND OAK GOLD OAK VULCAN OAK GRAPHITE OAK RUSTIC WOODS EXTERIOR WOODS BUBINGA LAND RUSTIC VECCHIA RUSTIC SMOOTH EXTERIOR NON-SLIP EXTERIOR SELECTION OF WOODS All of the floorboards produced by López Pigueiras S.A. have an extraordinary beauty thanks to the high quality of the wood used to make them. They offer unbeatable resistance to the passage of time, microorganisms and external aggressions.

53 Wood: eternal life Using wood in decoration or as a building material is the most ecological solution compared to any other material, as it is a natural and renewable raw material, applied with criteria of sustainability and reforestation. It is also a recyclable product, obtained and manufactured with minimum energy outlay, respecting the life cycle of nature. Its aesthetic and natural properties mean that it is always in fashion, and is today the most demanded product for interiors and exteriors. It provides all of the strength, flexibility and resistance that allow trees to support all types of weather conditions and the passage of time, as well as the sense of warmth and beauty it brings to any space in which it is present. And above all, wood is beneficial for your health, offering a wide range of positive effects to improve our daily life: - It absorbs static electricity in the atmosphere. - It is a good thermal insulator, providing a sense of comfort and reducing energy costs. - It helps to stabilise humidity and purify the air, which is highly beneficial for rheumatic problems and certain allergies. - It reduces acoustic contamination by absorbing an important part of the sound waves produced by noises. 51

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56 López Pigueiras, S.A. Lg. de Patarroa, s/n Covas - Viveiro (Lugo) Tel.: Fax: lopezpigueiras@lopezpigueiras.com