July 10, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Allseating, a leading manufacturer of seating solutions, is proud to announce that its entire line of seating products have been GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® for indoor air quality. An independent, non-profit organization, the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute™ establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products and testing protocols.
“From our daily office activities, to producing products with a longer lifecycle, to consolidating our shipping practices, GREENGUARD is one more step we’re proud to make towards reducing our total environmental footprint,” says Gary Neil, president and founder of Allseating.
Allseating is serious about being green.
“With GREENGUARD Certification, our customers can be confident that when they choose Allseating products, they’re contributing to creating a healthier atmospheres both inside and out,” adds Neil. “With so much greenwashing in the marketplace, partnering with the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute demonstrates that we really are walking the talk.”
About Allseating
Founded in 1981, Allseating is one of North America’s leading chair manufacturers in the contract furniture industry. Its 100,000 square foot facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is home to both of the company’s core product lines — the Allseating collection of proprietary products that feature ergonomic principles, quality workmanship and award-winning design; and the Nowseating collection of task, conference, managerial and stackable products designed to meet discerning tastes and limited budgets. Allseating also owns and operates Anatome, a line of unique ergonomic accessories.
About GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI)
Founded in 2001, GEI is an industry independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Programs. The Institute’s mission is to protect human health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air that people breathe. As an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for building materials, interior products, electronic equipment, indoor environments and buildings. The more than 165,000 GREENGUARD certified products must meet stringent; third party standards for low chemical emissions based on established health standards and undergo rigorous testing and verification processes on a regular basis. GREENGUARD certification is broadly recognized and accepted by a number of “green” building programs, including the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED program. An online guide of GREENGUARD certified products is available at no charge at www.greenguard.org
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For further information, contact:
Shelley MacDonald
Marketing Manager
Toll Free: 1 800 563 3502
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