Shaw Certified in NWFA Procurement Program

St. Louis, MO, Aug. 8, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Shaw Industries’ hardwood division has become certified under the NWFA’s Responsible Procurement Program.

The certification verifies that all domestic lumber being utilized in Shaw facilities is being sourced from U.S. renewing forests.

 “This is an important development.” says NWFA President & CEO, Michael Martin.

“With the addition of Shaw to the program, the NWFA’s RPP now represents 60-65% of the entire U.S. marketplace.  This is a huge step forward toward responsible forestry.”

The NWFA established the RPP to recognize wood flooring companies that work to sustain forests.

The program is supported by the Forest Stewardship Council-US and the FSC Family Forests Alliance, which recognize the NWFA RPP as a valid incremental approach toward socially and environmentally responsible forestry.

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