PolyVision Receives First and Only International
McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC)
Cradle to Cradle™ Certification
Recognition follows U.S. Cradle
to Cradle certification of whiteboards and
ceramicsteel surface
Suwanee , GA (November
15, 2006) - PolyVision Corporation,
a Steelcase Company (NYSE:SCS) and the world
leader in visual communication products, today
received the first and only international
Cradle to Cradle certification for its new
e3 environmental ceramicsteel™
surface. The new designation marks the
first Cradle to Cradle certification of any
product in Europe and directly follows PolyVision's
U.S. Cradle to Cradle Silver certification
for its Premium Whiteboards featuring e3
environmental ceramicsteel surface.
The launch of Cradle to Cradle certified whiteboards
with e3 environmental ceramicsteel
surface signals another milestone in
PolyVision's global program to meet or exceed
local environmental regulations. The whiteboards
marry the design, quality, and durability
of PolyVision products with environmental
responsibility.
"Launching the first Cradle to Cradle Certified
whiteboard is part of PolyVision's continuing
commitment to the environment and a key part
of our eVision™ product development
strategy," said Mike Dunn, President
and CEO of PolyVision. "PolyVision is dedicated
to taking the lead in the development and
distribution of products that comply with
the evolving ecological interests and requirements
of today's workplace. Everyone has a duty
to be environmentally responsible and we are
thrilled to be leading the industry in this
important initiative."
Cradle to Cradle certification focuses on
the characteristics of sustainable materials,
products and systems. The certification process
places a major emphasis on the human and ecological
health impacts of a product's ingredients,
as well as on the ability of that product
to be truly recycled or safely composted.
The quality of energy used to create a product,
water quantity and quality, and social responsibility
also are essential sustainability characteristics
and focus areas in this certification process.
Edge™, an example of the new Cradle
to Cradle certified whiteboard line, will
be showcased at the Greenbuild tradeshow,
booth 501, in Denver, Colorado.
About e3 environmental
ceramicsteel surface
The new e3 environmental ceramicsteel
surface is the first and only ecologically
intelligent whiteboard surface to receive
Cradle to Cradle certification. e3
delivers the properties of PolyVision's
best selling writing surface, P3
ceramicsteel ®, and complies with
Cradle to Cradle Silver certification criteria.
Features of e3 environmental
ceramicsteel include:
- Forever Warranty on the surface
- Outstanding durability
- Superior visibility
- Exceptionally smooth writing and erasing
- Resistance to chemicals, fire, stains, bacteria, scratches, and graffiti
- Cradle to Cradle Silver certification
About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase
Company
PolyVision Corporation enhances the way people
learn, work, and communicate visually through
a broad portfolio of products. Since 1954, PolyVision
has focused on creating products and services
that inspire users to be more productive, effective,
and creative when collaborating and communicating
visually. Whether it is developing the world's
number one selling P3
ceramicsteel ® surface, or creating
the industry's first walk-up-and-use interactive
whiteboard, PolyVision has an unparalleled track
record of new breakthroughs in the visual communication
market. For more information, visit
www.polyvision.com. |
