HAUPPAUGE, NY - November 5, 2007 - Innovative
Stone announced today that its natural stone material,
protected by PermaShield®, has received certifications
from NSF International, formerly the National Sanitation
Foundation. This highly coveted distinction identifies
PermaShield-protected natural stone materials as being
safe for public health and safety worldwide. More noteworthy
is the fact that Innovative Stone is the only 100% natural
stone supplier in reception of this authoritative seal
of hygiene and safety.
PermaShield® is Innovative Stone's revolutionary anti-staining
technology. Results of scientific studies conducted by independent laboratories conclude that PermaShield-treated countertops are more stain resistant and easier to clean when compared to untreated granite. The certification
from NSF states that PermaShield-protected natural stones,
with a polished finish, meet the finish standard according
to NSF-51, which includes cleanability. The certification
is expected to further increase interest in PermaShield-protected
products such as Stonemark™ by Innovative Stone,
which, through Innovative Stone's exclusive partnership
with The Home Depot® and Expo Design Center®,
is quickly becoming one of the most popular surfaces in
the American household.
"We are very proud that PermaShield-protected surfaces
have received NSF-51 certification as it is unequivocally
clear that Innovative Stone products continue to be at
the forefront of true innovation for the contemporary
home," said Karen Pearse, chief executive officer
and founder of Innovative Stone. "This certification
enables the use of the highly recognized and trusted NSF
mark on our products and will help further differentiate
them in the marketplace."
According to Mike Kohler, technical manager of NSF's Food
Equipment Certification Program, "Innovative Stone's
PermaShield-protected surfaces have met the standards
for our NSF-51 certification, and in doing so, broke new
ground in our categorical certification structure."
About Innovative Stone:
Innovative Stone is a leading fabricator, supplier and
distributor of branded natural stone products for commercial
and residential markets, with operations in New York,
Brazil, China, India and Italy, as well as distribution
centers in major cities across the U.S. Innovative Stone
pioneered Stonemark®, the first branded granite countertop,
exclusive to The Home Depot and Expo Design Center. Other
Innovative Stone brands include: Bellavana™, PermaShield®
and Proliner™. With more than five million square
feet of granite fabricated and installed, Innovative Stone
is the world's largest granite countertop fabricator.
Innovative Stone is recognized for its commitment to excellence
and unsurpassed customer service by discerning homeowners,
architects and designers of the world's most beautiful
buildings, retail venues and hotels. For additional information
regarding Innovative Stone, call 631-273-4445, visit http://www.innovativestone.com,
or e-mail info@innovativestone.com.
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