February 6, 2006—Metro and its parent company, Steelcase Inc., a global office environments manufacturer, have eliminated the use of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) in the Topo scrims and modesty screens manufactured by Metro. Topo is a flexible furniture system designed for both open-plan and private offices.
Topo modesty screens and translucent space division components, known as scrims, now feature an environmentally friendly, PVC-free fabric that is completely recyclable, contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and produces no off-gassing, says the company.
The new scrim fabric is an off-white mesh material that, when installed, is visually similar to the existing scrims. Topo modesty screens for work surfaces feature a dark gray version that matches the existing screens. Pricing for both products will remain the same.
Metro, a Steelcase company, creates refined, modern furniture that improves the experience of life at work. For more on the company, visit its Web site.
