JASPER, IN (July, 2010) – National Office Furniture recently introduced the Antimicrobial Silver Ion Protection on its finished wood products including tables, casegoods and seating. Beginning July 1, 2010, antimicrobial silver ion technology comes standard at no upcharge on National’s wood finishes.
Inhibiting the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, such as E.coli and Staph, as well as other microbes, silver ion technology provides a continuous protective antimicrobial surface. Tests have shown that on unprotected surfaces, bacteria have the capability to double in number every 20 minutes. Mitigating the effects of this rapid escalation, the antimicrobial silver ion technology embedded into our wood finish inhibits bacterial growth by 99.94%, keeping surfaces cleaner, longer.

Ideal for any space and organization, this extra level of product protection is especially suited for the high traffic, public areas in healthcare and education environments.

“From sustainability to quality and price point to reliability, at National, we constantly strive to add value for our customers any way we can. Infusing antimicrobial silver ion technology into our wood finish is one more way to ensure they receive exceptional product performance from National. We are pleased to offer this extra level of product protection to the marketplace as standard and at no additional cost,” says Angie Schuch, Director of Product Line Management, National Office Furniture. For more information call Corporate Environments at 610-974-7990

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National Enhances Sustainable Efforts with FSC Certified Wood

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified wood is now available for National Office Furniture’s casegoods, table products and select seating models. National has received FSC Chain-of Custody certification as assurance that wood based materials in National products come from forests that meet stringent environmental, social and economic standards.

“As a strong advocate for the environment, we are proud to offer FSC Certified wood options. We strive for ultimate performance from our products including meaningful sustainable attributes that encourage environmental responsibility,” says Lisa Schmidt, Sustainability Marketing Manager.

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EnvyWorks Achieves SCS Indoor Advantage™ Certification

Already earning Scientific Certification Systems Sustainable Choice™ Gold mark, National’s EnvyWorks casegoods recently achieved SCS Indoor Advantage certification by meeting indoor air quality criteria.

The criteria for the Indoor Advantage Certification are based on the Furniture Emission Standard (FES) established by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA). Indoor Advantage certificaion can help contribute points towards earning a USGBC LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating. Evaluated by SCS and adding to National’s extensive list of certified products, this indoor air quality recognition further demonstrates National’s strong commitment to sustainability and providing furnishings that enhance the environments where people work.

“Product certifications ensure that end users and the environment truly benefit from sustainable efforts,” says Mendy Claridge, Product Line Manager, LEED AP, “We are proud to announce this latest certification for EnvyWorks.”

Scientific Certification Systems is a leading third-party provider of certification, auditing and testing services and standards.

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