DALLAS, April 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Durcon Incorporated® announced today it's really easy being green with Elements by Durcon because of its stylish and eco-friendly nature. Elements, manufactured in Taylor, Texas, is molded from a proprietary blend of post-consumer recycled glass (an average of three beer bottles per square foot), fine, natural quartz minerals and resin. It was also voted "Hot New Product" and Best "Green Product" at the Great Big Texas Home Show and has been featured as a product of choice on both HGTV and the DIY networks.
Elements by Durcon understands today's consumers are concerned about the future of our planet. Their material is non-porous, never requires sealing, is VOC free and homogeneous in consistency, thus producing an incredibly durable, eco-friendly countertop surface. Elements is 100% recyclable at the end of its life and can be recycled through the company's Dust-to-Dust program; a program that encourages the return of any Elements by Durcon material that has outlasted its intended use for recycling and conversion into usable construction material.
"Elements is ideally suited for consumers who are looking for a countertop that is not only eco-friendly and durable, but also beautiful and easy to maintain," said Kelley Hobbs, General Manager, Elements by Durcon. "We have been able to develop the most versatile countertop material on the market today that also appeals to the interior design industry," he concluded.
Elements by Durcon has undergone rigorous testing to ensure this revolutionary new surfaces meets and exceeds industry standards. Elements countertops are naturally antibacterial and antifungal and have earned NSF 51 certification (a U.S. standard) for food contact. Elements countertops are Greenguard certified for Children and Schools® and Indoor Air Quality Certified® for Indoor Air Quality by the Greenguard Institute as well as are resistant to heat.
Bottom line, Elements rises to the top as one of the most durable and environmentally friendly and versatile countertop material on the market today.
About Durcon, International – Elements, Scientifically proven. Naturally Inspired.
Founded 40 years ago, Durcon Incorporated® is the world's leading manufacturer of laboratory work surfaces and related products used in a variety of educational, residential and commercial applications. The company, headquartered in Taylor, Texas, most recently introduced a new brand, Elements which has been named for its scientifically proven background and eco-friendly properties. Elements, is a scientific breakthrough for the company that has resulted in the introduction of a new category of virtually indestructible countertop surfaces designed for residential use. The company's proprietary material is a fusion of pure, fine natural quartz and post-consumer recycled glass. The monolithic, non-porous material is the most versatile countertop surfaces material on the market today and is featured in 12 contemporary, earth-tone colors. Elements is sold through a network of kitchen and bath retailers, fabricators and remodelers within the Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin areas with plans to launch in San Francisco, Toronto and Canada later this year.
About the product
Elements is extremely resistant to heat, scratches and stains from food, juices, wine, coffee, tea and nail polish. The nonporous natural quartz-based surface is harder, stronger and easier to care for than other stone surfaces because it does not require sealing with chemical-based conditioners, polishers or wax. Elements is 100% recyclable at the end of its life, VOC free, with each square foot incorporating three post-consumer recycled glass bottles. Extremely durable, Elements can also be recycled through the company's Dust-to-Dust program. The eco-friendly, countertop surface contributes to LEED certification. Elements is one of the first recycled content countertops to receive NSF 51 International certified as safe for food contact and is SCS certified for recycled content. More information is available at: elementsbydurcon.com.
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