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Sun Valley, CA (Jun. 22, 2006) - CaesarStone, the global pioneer in quartz surfaces, announces it is now ISO 14001:2004-certified with UKSA Environmental Management. Using ISO 14001:2004 standards as a foundation for its solid ecological management systems, CaesarStone is continuing to improve its manufacturing process to be safer for the environment.
"CaesarStone understands how manufacturing processes can potentially harm the environment," said Arik Tendler, president of CaesarStone. "Becoming ISO-certified is an important step towards taking the proper actions to demonstrate our commitment to a better quality environment."
As a part of its recent certification, CaesarStone will complete continual internal and external testing and monitoring to maintain compliance with ISO 14001:2004 standards. In addition, CaesarStone has put its own environmental policy into place and is doing the following:
- Recycling waste materials and using recycled raw materials
- Storing all waste materials in a safe and secure place to prevent waste from leaking into the environment
- Vacuuming industrial dust during the manufacturing process to prevent it from entering and polluting the air
- Adopting a manufacturing process that ensures entirely inert products
- Guaranteeing product is non-porous to prevent surface mold and bacteria from forming
- Maintaining VOC (volatile organic compounds) standards to minimize the spread of toxins in the environment
- Installing regenerative thermal oxide to improve the air quality in the plant and environment
- Using filtered and recycled systems to save 97 percent of water used in production
- Complying with international NSF 51 standards to ensure manufacture of non-toxic products
About CaesarStone
In 1987, Israel-based CaesarStone, the original manufacturer of quartz surfaces, began selling its products all over the world, including Israel, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. In 1999, CaesarStone opened its first U.S distributorship, based in Sun Valley, Calif. CaesarStone is now available nationwide through its 20 distributors and has become a preferred surface of lead designers, architects and homebuilders. Continuing to set new standards, the company's Certified Fabricator Program provides customers with the assurance that each CaesarStone quartz surface exhibits the highest quality workmanship and boasts the largest color and finish selection on the market. For more information about CaesarStone and its products, please visit the company's web site at www.caesarstoneus.com or call toll-free at 877.9QUARTZ (877.978.2789).
About CaesarStone
CaesarStone is the original quartz surface manufacturer. The company is headquartered in Southern California with offices in Los Angeles, CA;, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Miami, FL and New York City. CaesarStone produces premium quartz surfaces, complementing any design application, from traditional to contemporary, for both home and commercial applications. Price range is from $70 to $120 per square foot installed. CaesarStone products are available through kitchen and bath retailers, fabricators, architects, designers, builders and distributors nationwide.
Offering a Lifetime Warranty, their products are stain, scratch and heat resistant. CaesarStone has earned the respected Good Housekeeping Seal from Good Housekeeping Research Institute in addition to ISO 14001 (environmental management system), ISO 9002 (quality management standard) and NSF (public health and safety) certification.
For more information about CaesarStone and its products, please visit the company's website at www.CaesarStoneUS.com, or call toll-free 877-9QUARTZ (877-978-2789).
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