Armstrong Cabinets Recognized for Commitment to Sustainable and Environmental Practices

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) awarded Armstrong Cabinets its Environmental Stewardship Program certification for commitment to the responsible use of natural resources through sound environmental management and sustainable practices.

Developed in 2006, the groundbreaking Environmental Stewardship Program grants annual certification to those manufacturers who meet a stringent set of environmental criteria. The criteria are designed to promote the sustainability of natural resources, reduce waste, and to reward those companies who are going above and beyond in their efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

Commitment to Sustainable and Environmental Practices

Armstrong Cabinet's Kalpesh Nanji, manager of product development, says, "At Armstrong, we are committed to fostering sound environmental practices through the products we offer and the processes we use. This industry certification verifies that we are taking the right approach to developing products that contribute to creating a better environment for our customers and our communities.

"The certification means that our products and literature can carry the ESP seal, letting consumers, builders, architects, and designers know that they are supporting sustainability when they buy or specify our products."

To earn the association's ESP certification, Armstrong Cabinets had to demonstrate compliance to a set of standards in five categories: air quality, product resource management, process resource management, environmental stewardship and community relations.

In separate news, Armstrong received the highest numerical score among cabinetry brands in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Cabinet Satisfaction StudySM, ranking the "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Cabinets."

For more information, visit www.Armstrong.com/Cabinets or call 1-800-527-5903.

About Armstrong
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets. In 2006, Armstrong's consolidated net sales totaled approximately $3.4 billion. Based in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong operates 39 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.armstrong.com.

Armstrong™ Cabinets manufactures kitchen and bath cabinetry which are available through its showrooms and distribution centers nationwide in over 30 markets. Armstrong offers value and service to customers and a variety of transitional style cabinets to fit any homeowner's decor. Armstrong Cabinets Ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Cabinets" by J.D. Power and Associates and received the highest numerical score among cabinetry brands in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Cabinet Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on responses from 842 consumers measuring seven brands and measures opinions of consumers who purchased new cabinetry within the previous 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in April-May 2007. Your experiences may vary.

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Cherry Leaf Communications
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