KraftMaid Cabinetry Earns KCMA Environmental Stewardship Certification - The Industry's 'Green' Standard

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- KraftMaid Cabinetry, one of the world's largest cabinetry manufacturers, has earned Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) certification from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer's Association (KCMA). The following product lines are now certified through this groundbreaking program: KraftMaid(R) Cabinetry, Venicia(TM) by KraftMaid, Cross Creek(TM) by KraftMaid, Ascentia(TM) by KraftMaid, Passport Series by KraftMaid and Premier(TM).

ESP was launched by KCMA to establish a standard for environmental responsibility, answering a growing interest in the use of environmentally friendly products in remodeling and new home construction projects. The program provides a tangible way for cabinet manufacturers to demonstrate to consumers, architects, builders, remodelers and the community, a commitment to sustainability. To achieve certification, requirements must be met in five categories:

-- Air Quality (low-formaldehyde emitting composite wood) -- Product Resource Management (use of recycled and sustainable products) -- Process Resource Management (active recycling and energy conservation programs) -- Environmental Stewardship (environmental policies and active environmental management systems) -- Community relations (service or financial support of community organizations)

"For many years, KraftMaid has made stewardship of the environment and the safety of our customers and employees a top priority," says Mike Newton, President, KraftMaid Cabinetry. "This ESP certification is further recognition of KraftMaid's ongoing commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle and demonstrates how we consider the consequences of today's actions on tomorrow's world. This certification is symbolic of the many ways KraftMaid is committed to environmental responsibility."

For more information on KraftMaid Cabinetry's environmental stewardship efforts, visit http://www.kraftmaid.com/.

Founded in 1969, KraftMaid Cabinetry, Inc. is one of the world's largest cabinetry manufacturers and the leading producer of built-to-order cabinetry for the home. KraftMaid's corporate headquarters and more than 2 million square feet of manufacturing facilities are located in three plants in Northeast Ohio, and a recently opened new manufacturing facility in West Jordan, Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City. KraftMaid cabinetry is available through distributors and leading home centers throughout the United States and many international markets. KraftMaid is a division of the Masco Retail Cabinet Group and is a Masco Company.

Headquartered in Taylor, Michigan, Masco Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of home improvement building products as well as a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products.

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