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| Date | 9/8/2010 9:58:00 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | SOUTH FLORIDA - Cikel America, the Miami-based sales and marketing division of the world’s largest vertically-integrated manufacturer of exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring, has made available the “Cikel Sustainability Report 2009” for all future customers or... |
| Article | SOUTH FLORIDA - Cikel America, the Miami-based sales and marketing division of the world’s largest vertically-integrated manufacturer of exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring, has made available the “Cikel Sustainability Report 2009” for all future customers or existing ones in the distribution and sale of Cikel’s FSC Chain of Custody certified hardwood here and in Canada. The full-color, 70-page sustainability report examines the current state of Cikel and lays out plans for its future in an insightful, uniquely personalized look at the complex business and industry. Cikel has used criteria focused on the economic, social, corporate and environmental well-being of the company, its partners and the forests of Brazil as the essential indicators in creating the report. These variables were applied to the peculiar aspects of the industry and the findings presented in the Cikel Sustainability Report 2009. Published in Portuguese and English languages, the report covers all of the key topics and issues facing Cikel in the local production and global supply of FSC Chain of Custody exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring. Cikel America offers U.S. customers the most consistent exotic Brazilian hardwood in both solid and engineered styles with complete quality control and certification from the forests to the final product. Cikel has 1.2 million acres of privately owned and FSC managed forests in Brazil, producing exotic hardwood with 100% FSC Chain of Custody certification for LEED building projects or LEED for Homes. Cikel uses the most advanced finishing technology available and offers sawn-wear layer engineered exotic hardwood collections that represent some of the finest in the world. All of Cikel’s products are in full compliance with the Lacey Act to provide peace of mind for U.S. wood flooring dealers. Cikel has 1.2 million acres of privately owned and FSC managed forests in Brazil. Exotic Brazilian hardwood from Cikel America has been FSC Chain of Custody certified by SCS and is in full-compliance with the Lacey Act. Cikel America is a member of the National Wood Flooring Association and the Forest Stewardship Council. FMI: Cikel America – 8300 NW 53rd St., Miami, Florida 33166. Email George Celtrick at gceltrick@cikel.com.br. Call 800.971.7896 - www.cikel.com. |