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Ferche awarded "Most Original" at the Association of Millwork Distributors convention The annual Convention of the Association of Millwork Distributors was held October 9 - 11, 2009 at the San Antonio Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. Ferche Millwork collected one of the top honors in the booth judging competition, garnering "Most Original" . The company used theme, product and marketing in unique ways to earn the award. Beyond the recent award for a tradeshow booth, Ferche Millwork traditionally has woven this "Most Original" quality into the fabric of the company. Never satisfied to rest on it laurels, the company constantly introduces new products, new concepts for marketing new and existing products and innovative ways of doing business. Existing customers in the channels of distrbution, down to the homeowner, appreciate how Ferche's approach brings profits to their business and beauty to their homes.
In March of 2009, we were certified for chain-of-custody with the Forest Stewardship Council commonly referred to as FSC. While many certification systems provide assurances that the resources are responsibly managed, FSC is the only system currently accepted under the United States Green Building Council’s LEED program.
Here’s how FSC works:
· The process starts with the landowner achieving certification from FSC that the forest will be managed according to FSC standards.
· Each entity involved in the processing of timber harvested from FSC forests must apply and be approved with “Chain-of-Custody” certification to guarantee that products made and labeled as FSC are truly made from that resource. This certification requires an audit and proof that systems exist to keep FSC materials separate from non-FSC materials. Simply stated, each entity that takes ownership, from the forest to the builder, including all parties involved in the successive stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution need to be “Chain-of-Custody” certified. Only operations covered by an FSC CoC certificate are allowed to label products with the FSC trademarks.
· There are a variety of FSC labels. Ferche will offer “FSC Pure” products and “FSC Mixed” products. “FSC Pure” labeled millwork will be made from 100% FSC lumber, particle board or veneer. “FSC Mixed” labeled millwork may be made from a mix of FSC certified raw material and non-FSC raw material (i.e. FSC certified particle board and non-certified veneer).
· When you place an order for FSC labeled products, Ferche will acquire certified raw materials from authorized Chain-of-Custody providers. We will keep those materials segregated and controlled to provide you with the assurance that your FSC labeled millwork comes from a forest managed according to FSC standards.
Ferche’s long-held practice of environmental stewardship is now expanded by the addition of FSC labeled products, enabling properly accredited customers to avail themselves of the opportunities presented by LEED and similar programs.
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Ferche Accredited as FSC Supplier