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Corporate
| May 24, 2005 |
Formica Brand Surfacing - A Breath of Fresh Air |
CONTACT:
Bill Roush
Formica Corporation
(513) 786-3162
bill.roush@formica.com
CINCINNATI — Formica Corporation has been awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute for its Formica® Stone Natural Quartz Surfacing, Formica® Solid Surfacing, Formica® Brand Laminate, Formica® frpSelect Specialty Laminates, DecoMetal® and solid metal collections. Tested according to the rigid GREENGUARD Standards for Low Emitting Products, the surfacing products are found to have minimal impact on the indoor environment. Choosing products that have been GREENGUARD Certified can significantly reduce the level of contaminants in the indoor environment that may affect health and quality of life.
"GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification is very important to builders, architects, designers and consumers who want to breathe easier knowing that the Formica brand surfacing materials they choose for their interiors will be safe," says Joe Thompson, vice president of marketing and corporate branding, Formica Corporation. "It allows them the freedom and confidence to do more by specifying the products for their project that promote a healthy environment."
Formica Corporation voluntarily applied to the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute for Indoor Air Quality Certification. Testing will be administered on an ongoing quarterly and annual basis to ensure continued certification.
Formica Stone Natural Quartz Surfacing is available in 12 colorful patterns with the elegance and beauty of natural stone. The Formica Solid Surfacing line consists of 70 patterns in five design groups that meet a variety of application needs. Formica Brand Laminate is offered in a broad range of colors, unique patterns and sophisticated finishes. Formica frpSelect Specialty Laminates provide 35 decorative wall covering patterns with the strong and durable Hybrid-Fusion™ construction. The DecoMetal collection includes 39 metal laminates and nine solid metals and is ideal for vertical and light-duty horizontal use; it is not intended for high-wear applications, such as countertops.
About Formica Corporation
Founded in 1913, Formica Corporation is a leading surfacing industry innovator that designs, manufactures and distributes a full range of surfacing products for commercial and residential applications. To request information on all Formica brand products, consumer and trade representatives should call 1-800-FORMICA (1-800-367-6422) or visit formica.com.
About the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute™
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program, including the establishments of acceptable standards for indoor products and testing protocols. The Institute’s goal is to improve pubic health and quality of life by helping manufacturers build better and safer products. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is the only independent testing program for low-emitting products. Access to the GREENGUARD Product Guide™, at www.greenguard.org, is provided at no charge.
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