Milestones & certifications
Milestones in the AURO company history
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2024
Sieger Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis 2025 - AURO gewinnt den Preis im Bereich Unternehmen, in der Kategorie Anstrichmittel und Farben.
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2023
Neubau einer Produktionshalle - Um den enormen Erfolg der COLOURS FOR LIFE-Linie und der Profi-Kalkfarbe zu entsprechen. Durch die Hochskalierung der Produktion möchte AURO, dass Kundenwünsche besser und schneller bedient werden.
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2022
Markteinführung der COLOURS FOR LIFE Holzlasuren mit ökologischen Pasten - maschinell abtönbar
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2019
Die Einführung unserer Ecolith-Kalkfarben für Innenräume und Fassaden.
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2017
AURO gelingt es als erstem Farbhersteller, ein maschinelles Abtönsystem für Wandfarben mit konsequent ökologischen Pasten zu entwickeln - Die COLOURS FOR LIFE Premium Wand- und Deckenfarbe wird am Markt eingeführt.
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2015
Die AURO-Produktentwicklung stößt mit hochmodernen biogenen Bindemitteln in neue Bereiche technischer Leistung vor. -
2014
30 Jahre Tradition und Innovation. AURO führt „classic edition“-Linie neu ein. Klassische Farbrohstoffe und ihre Geschichten.
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2012
Ab 2012 weitreichende Personalinvestitionen in den Bereichen Forschung & Entwicklung, Versand & Logistik sowie Vertrieb Inland & Ausland.
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2009
Neubau des Vertriebs- und Renovierung des Verwaltungsgebäudes mit Integration eines Shop & Showrooms als zukunftsweisende Investition in den Firmenstandort.
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2008
Markteinführung des Profi-Kalksortiments. Mineralische Farben zur Schimmelprävention. AURO gewinnt rasch Marktanteile und kann das Sortiment weiter ausbauen.
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2007
Markteinführung des Reinigungs- und Pflegesortiments „Brillante Lösungen“. Ökologisch-technische Spezialreiniger für alle Haushaltsbereiche.
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2006
Testsieg für AURO Holzlasur, Aqua Nr. 160-84 in Deutschlands bekanntester Verbraucherschutzzeitschrift „Test“ (Stiftung Warentest). -
2004
Einführung eines neuen Etikettenkonzeptes mit überarbeiteter Sortimentseinteilung für alle Produktbereiche. -
2001
Vollständiges AURO-Sortiment Lacke, Lasuren, Wachse und Öle ohne Lösemittel am Markt. -
1999
Umweltpreis der internationalen Umweltstiftung "Friends of the Earth" -
1998
Start des Forschungs- u. Entwicklungsprojektes: "Lösemittelfreie Naturfarben" mit DBU-Förderung. -
1994
Verleihung des B.A.U.M.- Umweltpreises an AURO -
1992
WWF/Capital: Auszeichnung Dr. Hermann Fischer als "Öko-Manager des Jahres" -
1990
Neueinführung Sortiment Wasch- und Reinigungsmittel (AURO-Marke AWALAN) -
1989
Erster Produkt-Test: AURO Wandfarbe: Stiftung Warentest "gut" -
1983
Gründung AURO Pflanzenchemie GmbH in Braunschweig (ab 1998: AG)
Certifications
Product certifications
Today, paints and care products with the AURO label are regarded as the benchmark for ecologically oriented progress in building and living. There is a simple reason for this: we make no compromises when it comes to quality for people and the environment. Unlike most manufacturers, we make no secret of the composition of our products. We thrive on credibility, which gives our customers security. Numerous product tests and certifications attest to the fact that AURO organic paints also meet the highest technical quality standards:
- Product certificate “Allergy-friendly” from the Institute for Environment and Health (IUG) for the professional clay paint no. 331 as well as for the products: Wall Paint No. 321, Adhesion Primer No. 505 and 506, Deep Primer No. 301, Roll and Brush-on Plaster No. 307, 308, 309 and Professional Silicate Paint No. 303.
- Plantodecor® Premium Wall Paint No. 524: Biogenicity and emissions Bremer Umweltinstitut, Biogenicity of the binder Replebin Fresenius Institute, AgBB evaluation scheme, Opacity class 1, Abrasion resistance,
Water vapor permeability,
Resistance to disinfectants, TÜV: tested for harmful substances and emissions - Decopaint certificate on VOC content (VOC = volatile organic compounds) for Wall Paint No. 321, Anti-Mildew Paint No. 327, Fresh White No. 328, Professional Lime Paint No. 344, Deep Primer No. 301, Fine Primer No. 505, Grained Primer No. 506, COLOURS FOR LIFE Premium Wall and Ceiling Paint No. 535 and COLOURS FOR LIFE Professional Clay Paint No. 555.
- Expert opinion to determine a coating recommendation on Biopan clay building boards Gerhard Nennstiel – publicly appointed and sworn expert for the painting and varnishing trade by the Berlin Chamber of Crafts, information on Biopan
- Test report on degradability of formaldehyde by AURO Fresh White No. 328 (English translation) SIMT (Shanghai Institute for Measuring and Testing Technology)
- Classification of the fire behavior of AURO Fresh White No. 328 Material Testing Institute for the Building Industry
- Determination of the photocatalytic activity of AURO-Frischeweiß Nr. 328 Pigment Solution GmbH
- Certificate for home medicine for wall paint no. 321
- Biocide registration for product Anti-Mold Paint No. 327
- Cradle to Cradle Gold for Ecolith – Interior No. 341 and Ecolith – Exterior No. 343
Certificates and confirmations for Wall Paint No. 321, Professional Clay Paint No. 331, Plantodecor® Premium Wall Paint No. 524, COLOURS FOR LIFE Professional Clay Paint No. 535 and COLOURS FOR LIFE Premium Wall and Ceiling Paint No. 555.
- Byggvarubedömningen
- Italian CAM
- BREEAM NOR 2016
- ECOproduct Norway
- EU Ecolabel
- Nordic Swan
- WELL Building Standard
- BREEAM International
- Certificate according to the AgBB evaluation scheme of the Belgian and French emission guidelines
- LEED v4.1
- VOC EMISSION TEST REPORT Indoor Air Comfort GOLD
- VOC EMISSION TEST REPORT M1
- Product certificate “Allergy-friendly” from the Institute for Environment and Health (IUG) for the professional clay paint no. 331 as well as for the products: Wall Paint No. 321, Adhesion Primer No. 505 and 506, Deep Primer No. 301, Roll and Brush-on Plaster No. 307, 308, 309 and Professional Silicate Paint No. 303.
- Plantodecor® -Premium Wall Paint No. 524: Biogenicity and emissions Bremer Umweltinstitut, Biogenicity of the binder Replebin Fresenius-Institut, AgBB assessment scheme, Opacity class 1, Scrub resistance,
Water vapor permeability, - Resistant to disinfectants, TÜV: tested for harmful substances and emissions
- Decopaint certificate on VOC content (VOC = volatile organic compounds) for Wall Paint No. 321, Anti-Mildew Paint No. 327, Fresh White No. 328, Professional Lime Paint No. 344, Deep Primer No. 301, Fine Primer No. 505, Grained Primer No. 506, COLOURS FOR LIFE Premium Wall and Ceiling Paint No. 535 and COLOURS FOR LIFE Professional Clay Paint No. 555.
- Expert opinion to determine a coating recommendation on Biopan clay building boards Gerhard Nennstiel – publicly appointed and sworn expert for the painting and varnishing trade by the Berlin Chamber of Crafts, information on Biopan
- Test report on degradability of formaldehyde by AURO Fresh White No. 328 (English translation) SIMT (Shanghai Institute for Measuring and Testing Technology)
- Classification of the fire behavior of AURO Fresh White No. 328 Material Testing Institute for the Building Industry
- Determination of the photocatalytic activity of AURO-Frischeweiß Nr. 328 Pigment Solution GmbH
- Certificate for home medicine for wall paint no. 321
- Biocide registration for product Anti-Mold Paint No. 327
- Cradle to Cradle Gold for Ecolith – Interior No. 341 and Ecolith – Exterior No. 343
Certificates and confirmations for Wall Paint No. 321, Professional Clay Paint No. 331, Plantodecor® Premium Wall Paint No. 524, COLOURS FOR LIFE Professional Clay Paint No. 535 and COLOURS FOR LIFE Premium Wall and Ceiling Paint No. 555.
- Byggvarubedömningen
- Italian CAM
- BREEAM NOR 2016
- ECOproduct Norway
- EU Ecolabel
- Nordic Swan
- WELL Building Standard
- BREEAM International
- Certificate according to the AgBB evaluation scheme of the Belgian and French emission guidelines
- LEED v4.1
- VOC EMISSION TEST REPORT Indoor Air Comfort GOLD
- VOC EMISSION TEST REPORT M1
- Expert opinion of the University of Thessaloniki (Greece) regarding formaldehyde evaporation and volatile toxic substances of AURO colored lacquer and white lacquer, silk matt, Aqua No. 260 and floor covering adhesive No. 382 Original and German translation.
- Block resistance – colored lacquer and white lacquer, silk matt, Aqua No. 260
- Testing according to DIN 53160 (saliva and sweat resistant) and new EN 71 Part 3 (toy standard, valid from 07/2013) for Colored lacquer and white lacquer, silk matt, Aqua No. 260
Certificates and confirmations for COLOURS FOR LIFE lacquer, glossy no. 516 and matt no. 517.
- DIN EN 71-3
- DIN 53160
- Certificate according to the AgBB evaluation scheme of the Belgian and French emission guidelines
- LEED v4.1
- BREEAM International
- EMICODE
- Italian CAM
- Byggvarubedömningen
- BREEAM NOR 2016
- ECOproduct Norway
- Nordic Swan
- WELL Building Standard
- EU Ecolabel
- Preliminary VOC Report
- VOC EMISSION TEST REPORT Indoor Air Comfort GOLD
- VOC EMISSION TEST REPORT M1
- VOC/SVOC TEST REPORT / VOC/SVOC Content
Wood Stain Aqua No. 160 – Certificates
- Block resistance wood stain Aqua No. 160
- UV light transmission Wood Stain Aqua No. 160-15
- UV light transmission Woodstain Aqua No. 160-33
- Testing in accordance with DIN 53160 (saliva and sweat resistant) and new EN 71 Part 3 (toy standard, valid from 07/2013) for Holzlasur Aqua No. 160-90
- Decopaint certificate on VOC content (VOC = volatile organic compounds) for wood stain Aqua No. 160
- Test of the anti-mold effect of AURO Mould Stop No. 413 (translation) Hygiene & Microbiology Research Center, Tokyo, Japan
- Biocide registration for product Mold Remover No. 412
- Biocide registration for product Schimmel-Stop No. 413
AURO is the first manufacturer to offer products from each of its application areas that have been tested according to the AgBB assessment scheme (AgBB = Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products) and are therefore particularly recommended for your interior:
- PurSolid hard oil (DIBt-approved building product) No. 823 | AgBB test
- Disposable oil wax (DIBt-approved building product) No. 825 | AgBB test
- Wood stain Aqua No. 160 | AgBB test
- Colored and white lacquer silk matt no. 260 | AgBB test
- Special Primer No. 117 | AgBB test
- White lacquer, silk matt, Classic No. 936 | AgBB test
Products that meet the AgBB criteria as they have a similar composition to the tested products:
- Clinker oil no. 114
- Hard oil no. 126
- Hard oil white pigmented No. 126-90
- 2 in 1 oil-wax, Classic No. 129
- Rust protection primer No. 234
- White lacquer, glossy No. 250-90
- Clear lacquer, glossy No. 251
- Clear lacquer, silk matt No. 261
- Floor lacquer no. 267
- Clay decorative plaster no. 311
- Wood stain, Classic No. 930
- White lacquer, glossy, Classic no. 935
- COLOURS FOR LIFE Premium Wall and Ceiling Paint No. 555
Further information on the health assessment of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC and SVOC) from building products can be found here on the website of the Federal Environment Agency.
The following products are required by law to be certified by the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt):
- PurSolid hard oil (DIBt-approved building product) No. 823 | DIBt approval
- Disposable oil wax (DIBt-approved building product) No. 825 | DIBt approval
Due to their purely mineral composition, these products are basically emission-free and therefore fulfill all criteria according to the AgBB assessment scheme:
- Silicate paint no. 303
- Lime Paint No. 326
- Anti-mold paint No. 327
- Fresh white no. 328
- Professional lime filler No. 342
- Professional Lime Paint No. 344
- Professional lime plaster No. 345
- Professional lime plaster no. 347
- Colored Lime Paint No. 350
Due to their purely mineral composition, these products are basically
emission-free and therefore fulfill all criteria according to the AgBB assessment scheme:
- Silicate paint no. 303
- Lime Paint No. 326
- Anti-mold paint No. 327
- Fresh white no. 328
- Professional lime filler No. 342
- Professional Lime Paint No. 344
- Professional lime plaster No. 345
- Professional lime plaster no. 347
- Colored Lime Paint No. 350
Company certifications
As a manufacturer of paints and cleaning agents based primarily on vegetable and mineral raw materials, AURO-Pflanzenchemie AG occupies a special position in the chemical industry. With our concept of a holistic approach from the origin and extraction of raw materials to the disposal not only of production-specific waste, but also of the materials treated with the products, we have proven for almost three decades that ecological principles and economic activity can be successfully combined.
The use of biogenic, renewable and mineral raw materials is the basis of the company’s philosophy. The careful extraction of materials from nature that are compatible with human health and their processing according to the principles of gentle chemistry are the other foundations of the company. Finally, social and environmental responsibility is always the starting point for further development of the successfully practiced AURO model.
AURO receives investment support from the European Regional Development Fund
- This certificate confirms that registered transport packaging is collected from the company’s customers by Interseroh partners, that collected transport packaging is recycled and that all requirements of the Packaging Ordinance are met.
AURO provides training in various professions: Chemical technician, painter and varnisher, industrial clerk.
In September 2016, the Braunschweig Chamber of Industry and Commerce awarded AURO a certificate for its particularly successful industrial clerk apprenticeship.
