SPRING LAKE, MI (June 16, 2010) – The Dewey
collection of tables, media cabinets and bookshelves by Fixtures Furniture for
education solutions now is BIFMA Level 1 certified. Scientific Certification
Systems, a global sustainability certifier, conducted the assessment.
The Business and Institutional Furniture
Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) sustainability standard scores a product, as
well as its producing organization and facilities, for sustainability in four
areas—Materials, Energy and Atmosphere, Human and Ecosystem Health, and Social
Responsibility. level certification requires verification by an independent
third party.
“As one of the companies that helped in the development of this new
standard, izzy+ is proud to participate in the BIFMA sustainability program,"
says Dan Vukcevich, vice president of new product development and strategic
sourcing for izzy+. “It’s a very positive step for our industry. As A&D
professionals and our customers learn more about level certification and how
comprehensive it is, we believe it will become a standard requirement for doing
business in North America.”
Designed by Joey Ruiter of JRuiter Studio,
Dewey by Fixtures Furniture is a complete collection of ready-to-roll tables
with power/data troughs, mobile storage for wireless technology and freestanding
bookcases. During Dewey’s development, instructors from leading universities and
community colleges helped evaluate its design and functionality. Their feedback
inspired secure storage, tables on casters to remix the classroom set-up, and
technology-enabled furniture like the Helpdesk, an iPod-ready teacher’s station.
More information about izzy+ and its environmental statements are located at
www.izzyplus.com.
About BIFMA level Certification
level is the multi-attribute, sustainability standard and third-party
certification program for the furniture industry. BIFMA is the Business and
Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. It was founded in 1973 with a
mission to lead, advocate, inform and develop standards for the North American
office and institutional furniture industry. http://levelcertified.org,
www.bifma.org
About izzy+
The people at izzy+ (www.izzyplus.com) design, manufacture and market office
furniture and seating that help designers create inspiring spaces for Learning,
Working, Living and Healing. You can find these award-winning products under the
brand names
izzy, HÅG, Harter, Fixtures Furniture, Zoom Seating and ABCO Office
Furniture. Based in Spring Lake, Mich., U.S., izzy+ is a business of JSJ
Corporation of Grand Haven, Michigan.
