SALEM, NJ – June 30, 2009 -- Mannington Mills’ wood manufacturing operations have been awarded FSC Chain-of-Custody certification. The company will offer an FSC Pure option on selected product lines.

Mannington is committed to complying with or exceeding applicable laws and regulations, including social laws related to its wood operations and procurement. “Customers are becoming more savvy about the products they use.” said Dan Natkin, Director of Hardwood Business at Mannington. “Offering them FSC certified choices not only gives them more options when shopping for floors, but it confirms Mannington’s longstanding environmental belief that ‘Actions Speak’.”

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes responsible management of the world’s forests through the development of voluntary, internationally recognized forest management standards and the most widely recognized forest certification program globally.