Site Details Sustainability Story of Key Products

Temple, TX (October 27, 2009) – Wilsonart launched a new website to present a comprehensive view of what the decorative surfacing leader has done and will continue to do as a responsible partner in global environmental stewardship. sustain.wilsonart.com presents a balanced view of how the company’s products and processes fit into the larger sustainability picture.

“For more than 50 years, being a responsible member of the global community has been woven into the culture of Wilsonart,” said Rajesh Ramamurthy, Director of Sustainability. “As our manufacturing and distribution networks have expanded worldwide, our impact on the environment has become increasingly important. But the fact is, environmental stewardship has always been our policy of good business. Sustainable processes and products are clearly opportunities for innovation and development, and we are proud to lead the way for the decorative surfacing industry.”

Under Ramamurthy’s direction, Wilsonart has worked closely with all parts of the company to identify and monitor programs, many of which were already in place, and to develop a plan for continuous improvement in incorporating all aspects in the company’s products and processes. Already this year, the company’s key products (Laminate, Flooring and Solid Surface) have been certified for recycled content by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), the global leader and third-party endorser of environmental sustainability claims.

This new certification reflects Wilsonart’s insight into what their customers want and need on the sustainability front – whether distributors, commercial buyers, retailers or consumers -- and how the company is a resource and responsible partner. The new website presents the company’s values, products and solutions as a resource to drive these “best business practices” as leverage for everyone to move forward and meet sustainability goals.

From programs that help employees work and grow in a safe, healthy environment to detailed information about the sustainability story for each Wilsonart product, sustain.wilsonart.com takes a holistic approach to presenting the company’s commitment to their industry partners in providing environmentally sound solutions.

PEOPLE: programs include education, health, safety and well-being.

PPRODUCTS: Sustainability is a process, not a conclusion, to ensure minimal impact on the environment. Detailed information about the company’s ongoing sustainability story for each product includes product construction (including key ingredients), certifications & certificates and performance & technical data.

PROCESSES: Programs span energy and waste management to ensure manufacturing and distribution processes leave a minimal environmental impact.

PLANET: To be good citizens of the planet, Wilsonart and its employees support many programs that contribute to the success and quality of life for their customers and community.

Wilsonart is a leading manufacturer of decorative surfacing products including Wilsonart® HD® High Definition® Laminate, Wilsonart® Laminate, Wilsonart® Solid Surface, and Wilsonart® Flooring. The company has been recognized by the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Interior Design magazine and Home Magazine for design excellence.

Wilsonart® International is based in Temple, Texas. For more information, call the Wilsonart Customer Service Hotline at 800-433-3222. Consumers can also visit www.countertop.com and professionals can visit www.wilsonartcontract.com.

Wilsonart, HD, High Definition Laminate are registered trademarks of Wilsonart International.