Contact: Laura Ball
Email: lball@polyvision.com
Phone: 678.542.3100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PolyVision® a Steelcase company, introduces their industry leading e3 environmental ceramicsteel™ writing surface at NeoCon World Trade Fair in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago, IL (NeoCon 2007) – PolyVision®, global leader in interactive and premium whiteboards, introduces the first and only ecologically intelligent writing surface in the industry to attain International Cradle to CradleSM Silver certification. e3 environmental ceramicsteel™ delivers unparalleled product integrity, durability and visibility. The surface has a Forever Warranty with resistance to chemicals, fire, stains, bacteria, scratches, and graffiti. High quality surface, environmentally friendly and indestructible, PolyVision is proud to display this new surface at NeoCon in following showrooms; Steelcase #1032, Nurture, #11-100 and Vecta #303. "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.
Dunn remarks on the corporation’s eVision environmental strategy and point of view. "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". In the environmental quest, PolyVision is committed to providing sustainable products, giving back to communities and reducing our environmental footprint by designing and planning products that are biodegradable and up to 99% recyclable.
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 corporate responsibility such as: environmental stewardship and fair labor practices In addition to Cradle to Cradle, PolyVision products are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® and have earned the coveted GREENGUARD for Children & SchoolsSM Certification for Marker, Chalk and Tack boards which provides third-party verification that PolyVision products support a healthy indoor air environment specifically for children in K-12 and daycare facilities.
About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company
PolyVision is a worldwide leader in visual communication products that enhance the way people learn, work and communicate. Since 1954, PolyVision has focused on creating solutions that inspire users to be more productive, effective and creative when collaborating and communicating visually. Whether it’s developing the world’s number one selling P3 ceramicsteel® surface, leading the industry with a corporate environmental strategy, launching the industry’s first multimedia interactive whiteboard, or taking visual communication tools to the next level with our Thunder™ Virtual Flipchart™ system, PolyVision has the solution for your collaboration needs.
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