HNI Corporation Introduces an Industry First: Agri-Fiber Panel Substrate for Workstations.New Nature Core[TM] Fiberboard fi·ber·board n. A building material composed of wood chips or plant fibers bonded together and compressed into rigid sheets. Noun 1. Provides an Alternative to Fiberglass; Significant Addition to HNI's Innovative, "Environmental" Solutions MUSCATINE, Iowa -- HNI Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HNI HNI Heinz Nixdorf Institut (Germany) HNI HealthNet International HNI Hajime No Ippo (anime) HNI High Networth Individual HNI Home Network Identity HNI Havelock North Intermediate School ) announced today its newest environmental initiative, Nature Core[TM] fiberboard, a non-woven composite material made from a blend of natural and synthetic fibers. The patent-pending Nature Core fiberboard will be offered as an alternative construction material on select Allsteel[R] and HON[R] panel systems. Nature Core fiberboard offers a number of key features and benefits including: * annually renewable agri-fiber * structural performance superior to fiberglass * sound-blocking characteristics (STC STC Supplemental Type Certificate (FAA) STC Society for Technical Communication STC Subject to Change STC Surf the Channel (website) STC Sound Transmission Class STC Singapore Turf Club ) exceeding BIFMA BIFMA Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association standards * Class A fire rating * very low formaldehyde emissions * tackable surface Nature Core is compliant with California Special Section 1350 specifications, currently the most stringent and comprehensive indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor standards. HNI Corporation is focused on continuous improvement across its brands and business seeking new products and processes with innovative solutions that further the Corporation's commitment to the environment. "Nature Core fiberboard is a result of our objective to improve indoor air quality, substantially reduce the negative environmental impacts of fiberglass in the workplace, and provide a material that is more comfortable for production and installation teams to handle. The first application of this exciting new material adds to HNI's many other environmentally responsible choices," said Stan Askren, Chairman, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , HNI Corporation. The Corporation was the first to: offer fabrics made of Polylactide acid (PLA (Programmable Logic Array) A type of programmable logic chip (PLD) that contained arrays of programmable AND and OR gates. PLAs are no longer used. See PLD. (language, music) Pla - A high-level music programming language, written in SAIL. ), a man-made fiber derived from corn (a 100-percent renewable resource); adopt Scientific Certification Systems' Indoor Advantage([TM]) program for indoor air quality testing and certification; and offer chairs which are 88 percent recyclable. Senior decision-makers, facility managers, architects, and designers rely on HNI Corporation's operating companies to take the lead in presenting innovative, "green" product options. HNI Corporation is a NYSE traded company providing products and solutions for the home and workplace environments. HNI Corporation is the second largest office furniture manufacturer in the world and is also the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of gas- and wood-burning fireplaces. The Corporation's strong brands, including HON[R], Allsteel[R], Gunlocke[R], Paoli[R], Lamex[R], Heatilator[R], Heat & Glo[TM], and Quadra-Fire[R], have leading positions in their markets. HNI Corporation is committed to maintaining its long-standing corporate values of integrity, financial soundness and a culture of service and responsiveness. By doing so, in 2006 the Corporation was recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of America's Most Admired Companies A yearly publication by Fortune Magazine, America's Most Admired Companies consists of corporations that are highly esteemed by the likes of Business Executives, Directors, and Analysts. A survey is taken of close to 3300 professionals who give their opinions on the companies. in the furniture industry, and by Industry Week as one of the 50 Best Manufacturing Companies for the fourth consecutive year. HNI Corporation's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the symbol HNI. More information can be found on the Corporation's website at www.hnicorp.com. About Allsteel Inc. Allsteel Inc. designs, builds, and delivers relevant and innovative workplace furniture solutions with advanced functionality and lifetime durability. The company has Resource Centers in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. For more information please visit www.allsteeloffice.com. About The HON Company The HON Company is a leader in the design and manufacturing of workplace furniture including chairs, files, panel systems, and desks. Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, The HON Company has numerous manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the United States, and markets its products through a nationwide network of dealers and retailers. For more information please visit www.honcompany.com. |
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