Friday, April 29, 2011

ProBuild brings FSC certification to 59 yards

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ProBuild Holdings announced that 59 of its facilities nationwide have received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification. This certification enables these locations to sell FSC-certified materials.�

According to the ProBuild,�the nation?s largest professional building materials supplier, FSC certifications�complement ProBuild?s commitment to sustainability through its ProEarth platform. ProEarth is a comprehensive sustainability platform that guides how ProBuild does business. ProEarth?s three platform elements include: operational excellence, product stewardship and social responsibility.

?We have made a commitment to become FSC certified in markets where customer demand dictates,? said ProBuild CEO, Bill Myrick. �?We support all types of wood certification programs so that we approach sustainability in a measurable, accountable and responsible way. This is only one step in our much longer journey to green as a company.?

An FSC product label ensures that the forest products used are from responsibly harvested and verified sources.

?Our customers want high-quality green products from a professional, one-stop resource,? said Lisa Peterson, ProBuild?s vice president, marketing and communications.� ?FSC provides that credible certification so our customers know they are using responsibly harvested lumber.?

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