HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (September 2008) - —Innovative Stone LLC has announced its latest partnership
with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to encourage eco-friendly building, education
and green advocacy efforts throughout the building industry.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization composed of
leaders from across the building industry working to advance buildings that are
environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
“Green building and sustainability is the future,” said Karen Pearse, CEO and founder
of Innovative Stone. “Becoming a member of USGBC allows us to play a direct role
in shaping and driving the green movement.”
USGBC corporate members, like Innovative Stone, share the organization’s mission
of building and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality
of all life within a generation. Members are provided the opportunity to participate
in USGBC sponsored educational workshops, tradeshows, LEED® (leadership in energy
and environmental design) certification courses, while having access to a wealth
of ongoing industry edification and networking opportunities.
“Now we are among the tens of thousands of companies and individuals taking a step
in the right direction, a step toward becoming the building industry’s leaders of
tomorrow,” commented Pearse.
Both of Innovative Stone's PermaShield® protected granite brands - Everlife and
Stonemark have received several industry certifications further enhancing the company’s
corporate membership with USGBC. The following accreditations include:
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The GREENGUARD® Environmental Institute and by NSF International, The Public Health
and Safety Company(tm), as a safe and sanitary material.
- Natural stones protected
by PermaShield® are certified by GREENGUARD® as low-emission products suitable for
indoor environments.
- PermaShield-protected countertops have received both the
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality® and the GREENGUARD Children and Schools® Certifications.
- PermaShield-protected natural stones comply with *NSF® 51 standards for Food Equipment
as safe and sanitary materials to be used for countertops in commercial and residential
applications.
For additional information on Innovative Stone, call 631-273-4445, visit www.innovativestone.com, or e-mail info@innovativestone.com. For more
information about USGBC visit www.usgbc.org.
About Innovative Stone™:
Innovative Stone is a leading global fabricator, supplier and distributor of branded natural stone products for commercial and residential markets with operations in the U.S., Brazil, China, Italy, India and Turkey. Headquartered in New York, Innovative Stone has distribution centers in major cities across the U.S.
Demonstrating the company’s leading status, Innovative Stone pioneered Stonemark, the first branded granite countertop with PermaShield protection, exclusive to The Home Depot and Expo Design Center. PermaShield provides the most powerful stain-resistance technology available. PermaShield is also featured in Innovative Stone’s new premium countertop collection, Everlife, available for both residential and commercial applications.
Innovative Stone's commercial stone supply business has a wide-ranging customer base that includes leading U.S. retail stores, shopping malls and hotels as well as many prestigious international projects. As a result of the company’s in-depth industry knowledge, global relationships and service to high-profile customers, Innovative Stone is widely recognized for its solid commitment to excellence and unsurpassed customer service.
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