CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondo, a global leader in the sports and contract flooring markets, today announced that the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has awarded the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification to 10 of its rubber flooring surfaces.
The contract flooring products that received certification are Geode, Harmoni, Natura, Punti and Terranova. The sports surfaces are Advance, Mondoflex, Ramflex, Sportflex and Super X.
GEI's Indoor Air Quality Certification is conferred upon low-emitting interior building materials, furnishings and finish systems that have been tested for indoor pollutant emissions using stringent environmental chamber methods and meet strict requirements for maintaining healthy indoor air in businesses and commercial buildings. Products that are GREENGUARD Certified contribute minimal levels of pollutants to indoor environments.
"The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute applauds Mondo for its commitment to furthering our mission of improving indoor air quality," said Marilyn Black, founder of GEI. "With GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified Mondo rubber flooring, architects, builders and developers can be confident that they are specifying products that contribute to healthy indoor air quality and are safe for users and the environment."
GEI's methodology for the GREENGUARD Certification Program was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. GREENGUARD Certification is an industry-independent, third-party certification program for low-emitting products and materials.
A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Mondo is committed to producing surfaces that do not harm the environment at any stage of the manufacturing process -- from the time raw materials are harvested to production to disposal following their useful life, which can be 25 years or more.
"Throughout its 60-year history, Mondo has invested heavily in research and development to produce high-quality products that meet the industry's strictest quality standards, require minimal maintenance and are environmentally safe," said Federico Stroppiana, president of Mondo North and South America. "Mondo's rubber flooring products contribute to LEED initiatives, are antibacterial and antimicrobial throughout, and are free of harmful chemicals, so they help create healthy indoor environments."
Mondo rubber flooring is made of sustainable materials including renewable natural rubber, natural fillers and color pigments that are free of lead and other heavy metals. The company's artificial turf products also are designed to be environmentally friendly, and are made with post-consumer recycled content and recyclable materials. Ecofill Star, Mondo's newest artificial turf infill, is a patented, environmentally friendly, factory-manufactured polyolefin-based granule infill. It is completely recyclable, which is an industry first.
About the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. As an American National Standards Institute Authorized Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for building materials, furnishings, electronics, indoor environments and buildings. GEI's mission is to improve public health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air. A GEI advisory board composed of independent volunteers -- renowned experts in the areas of indoor air quality, public and environmental health, building design and construction, and public policy -- provides guidance and leadership to GEI. GREENGUARD Certification is broadly recognized and accepted by many green initiatives, including the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program. A free online guide to GREENGUARD Certified products is available at www.greenguard.org.
About Mondo
Mondo is the global leader in the sports and contract flooring markets, manufacturing flooring surfaces for virtually every application. More than 1,100 Mondo tracks and 800 Mondo artificial turf fields are installed worldwide. The official supplier of the athletic track for the past nine Olympic Games, Mondo also is the official supplier or official sponsor of more than 100 sports federations and associations.
The company supplies a wide variety of commercial flooring, and it is the world's largest producer of sports and toy balls with an average daily production of 450,000 units. In addition, it manufactures large luxury yachts under its Mondo Marine division.
A family-owned business since its founding in 1948, Mondo sells its products in more than 196 countries. The company's global headquarters are in Italy, and it has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. More information about Mondo is available at www.mondousa.com.
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