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Innovative Stone™ is the Only 100% Natural Stone Supplier Certified
to NSF®/ANSI Standard 51
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 Ext. 2255,
visit http://www.innovativestone.com,
or e-mail info@innovativestone.com.
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