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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.
Through independent laboratory testing, PermaShield® has been found to "make
granite surfaces more sanitary, easier-to-clean, and help to inhibit the growth
of odor and stain-causing bacteria" on countertops. 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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