Our values
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Family
We value taking care of each other. Just like a family. We do this in the company for our employees and through the Rubio Monocoat community.
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Passion
Passion for wood(working) is what drives us. And with that passion we inspire and help people.
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Expertise
We don’t just say we are experts in our field. Our products & services show it and prove it every day. That’s how we build credibility.
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Longevity
We focus on innovation to give the planet and your wood a longer life. Sustainability and durability are key for our products.
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Trustworthy
You can trust us to provide you with the correct advice and products. We take our time to listen to your needs, because we truly care. Working with our products means that you can trust the end result completely.
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Education
We want to see the next generation of woodworkers succeed. We partner with schools, training programs, certification programs, and even have our own educational events.
Rubio Monocoat through the years
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1906
Establishment of Muylle-Facon as a manufacturer of mastic.
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1962
Launch of the first assortment of wood protection products.
- Teintecire: color-stain for wood
- Ciraneuf: liquid or solid beeswax
- Boizaneuf: paint remover
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1966
First international expansion.
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2000
The company starts with the development of an oil based on a revolutionary technology: molecular bonding, conducted by Dr. George Barrell.
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2005
Worldwide launch of Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus at an international trade fair. Start of the very first branch offices.
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2016
The Rubio Monocoat family is active in 41 countries by now and has over 150 employees worldwide. A second site in Belgium was built in 2016 to manage the growing demand for Rubio Monocoat products.
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2018
Rubio Monocoat obtains the Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold Label for Oil Plus 2C as first in the wood treatment sector.
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2021
Oil Plus 2C obtains the GreenGuard Gold certificate, proving that it’s safefor schools and healthcare facilities.
Launch of ecological and VOC free wax cream for outdoors: WoodCream.
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2024
Launch of DuroGrit, based on sustainable, revolutionary and patented FibreGrit technology. This makes the product very effective for outdoor wood protection, while still being very ecological.
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2025
Unveiling of an updated and reimagined color range for flagship wood finish, Oil Plus 2C, enhancing its offerings to better meet the needs of customers and emerging design trends.
Began in Belgium
The global headquarters for Rubio Monocoat is located in Izegem, Belgium, where everything began.
