April 22, 2005—The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification to the high-pressure laminates of Panolam Industries International, Inc. The GREENGUARD Certified laminates include the Pionite, Micastat, ChemGuard, and MelCor II product lines. The laminates were tested according to the stringent GREENGUARD Standards for Low Emitting Products and will be monitored on continual basis. All GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified products ensure minimal impact on the indoor environment.
Panolam Industries International, Inc., maker of PANOLAM brand ThermoFused Melamine (TFM) and Pionite brand, standard and custom High- Pressure Laminates (HPL), markets its products worldwide to a growing number of architects, designers and fabricators for commercial and residential interiors, store and store fixtures and furniture. For more information on Panolam Industries, visit the company Web site. For more on GREENGUARD, visit the organization Web site.

