November 20, 2006—USG Corporation announces that with its newly reformulated ceiling panels, it is the first manufacturer to offer formaldehyde-free ceiling panels and the highest level of antimicrobial protection available.
These USG enhancements will help customers further reduce VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions and increase mold and mildew protection, key strategies in creating healthy, sustainable environments through improved Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), says the company.
The company also announced the launch of a new Web site to serve as an industry resource.
More than 25 USG ceiling families now deliver formaldehyde-free or low-formaldehyde performance, which comes standard on these products with no additional charge or lead time.
To further help building professionals in their quest for sustainable design, the company now offers two distinct levels of anti-microbial protection. Most of USG’s ceilings in the CLIMAPLUS product line are designed and formulated to stand up to heat and humidity extremes (conditions that foster mold and mildew growth) and inhibit the growth of both mold/mildew and odor/stain-causing bacteria.
For a superior level of protection, USG’s new CLIMAPLUS Superior Performance ceiling panels are the only standard panels on the market to feature a lifetime-warranted, high-performance antimicrobial treatment and achieve a no-growth “10” rating in ASTM International mold/mildew testing, says USG.
USG’s latest sustainability efforts follow the company’s launch this past summer of its Ceiling Panel Recycling Program. USG accepts panels from the continental US and areas of Canada, where customers simply need to stack and wrap the panels, then call for pickup. For more information, visit the USG Web site.
