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For Immediate Release
March 6, 2008
Dura-Fibre® Goes Green Utilizing SFI Certified Products
Forte™, Forte™ Blanc and Glacier packaging solutions showcase sustainability
MENASHA, WI (March 6, 2008) – Dura-Fibre®, LLC renews its commitment to environmental stewardship with a trio of high-impact, cost-effective, sustainable packaging solutions.
In addition to its popular Forte™, the company boasts two additional eco-friendly packaging alternatives: Forte™ Blanc and Glacier.
All three are manufactured using Mead Westvaco products that have Chain-of-Custody Certification from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
SFI is endorsed by the International Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC), which is the world's largest forest certification system.
"As leaders in the sustainable packaging industry, our 'Green Team' is always seeking
to create products that meet our customers' economic and environmental needs," said
Jim Volkman, VP of Sales and Marketing for Dura-Fibre.
Forte, Forte Blanc and Glacier are made from products that have met the rigorous SFI
Standard (SFIS) program requirements. SFIS compliance is based on a comprehensive
system of principles and performance measures that address economic, environmental,
cultural, legal and scientific factors. These standards are updated every five years,
allowing the organization and its participants to continuously refine and improve
sustainability efforts.
"Our customers want to show their customers they use products originating from wellmanaged
sources. That's why we use SFI certified products," Volkman stressed.
"Dura-Fibre has made it our mission to eliminate the hard choices customers face. Our
packaging alternatives prove you can preserve the planet while also making a profit.
It's not an either-or situation anymore."
"We're finding more and more of our customers are as equally concerned about
preventing illegal logging and safeguarding the environment as they are focused on
their bottom line," said Volkman.
Dura-Fibre fully agrees with SFI philosophy that all landowners, manufacturers and
related businesses play a vital role in the long-term sustainability of our wildlife,
plants, water, soil and air.
"We will continue to explore new products that promote conservation through
responsible forest management," Volkman said. "As always, Dura-Fibre strives to lead
by example."
For more information on Dura-Fibre products and services, please visit www.dura-fibre.com or call 888-997-6543.
About Dura-Fibre, LLC
Dura-Fibre, LLC specializes in laminating, die-cutting and printing of paperboard and
other substrates. End use applications include protective packaging, material handling,
durable folding cartons and furniture/upholstery. Signature products include Forte™
Solid Fibre Board and Buckboard® pallets. Dura-Fibre is headquartered in Menasha,
Wisconsin where the company operates a 125,000 square foot facility and employs 70
people. Dura-Fibre is part of the Dunsirn Partners LLC group of companies. For more
information visit www.dura-fibre.com.
About SFI Inc.
SFI Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and is solely responsible for maintaining,
overseeing and improving the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program. SFI Inc. directs
all elements of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program including the SFI Standard,
chain-of-custody certification, labeling and marketing. A three-chamber Board of
Directors representing social, environmental and economic sectors oversees SFI INC.
For more information about the SFI program, visit www.sfiprogram.org.
Media Contact:
Jim Volkman
Dura-Fibre LLC
(920) 969-3623
jvolkman@dura-fibre.com
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