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GREEN INITIATIVES: White River™ Achieves FSC Chain of Custody Certification

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (September 2008) White River™ — a Leading Manufacturer of Embellished Hardwood Mouldings and Architectural Woodcarvings announced its achievement of the Forest Stewardship Council's (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification. For the past 18 months, White River™ has been researching the optimal plan for purchasing lumber from certified, well-managed forests for its local manufacture of hardwood mouldings.

The FSC Chain of Custody Certification is granted by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), an independent third party, which is accredited by the FSC. This internationally recognized certification verifies that lumber from certified forests is identified, marked, and recognized as it passes thru a "chain of custodians" or "handlers" from the forest to the consumer. As a manufacturing and marketing enterprise of hardwood mouldings, White River™ is pleased to receive this Chain of Custody Certification.

According to White River's™ Marketing Director Richard Enriquez, "White River™ is having a positive environmental impact by receiving a Chain of Custody Certificate." In addition to this program, White River's™ home offices in Fayetteville, Arkansas - also referred to as "Green Valley" - have initiated other "green" policies and intend to continue with efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and be a part of 21st century solutions.

"The FSC Chain of Custody Certification allows White River™ to provide documented FSC certified architectural millwork to our customers. The FSC certification gives consumers the guarantee that the products are manufactured from lumber that is harvested from certified, well managed, forests," says Bob Brockway, White River's™ Plant Manager.

Founded by Bruce and Joan Johnson in the mid-70's, White River™ is known — industry wide — as a leader in the design and manufacturing of elegant hardwood mouldings and hand-carved woodcarvings and mantels for the Millwork, Kitchen, and Bath Industries. Based in Fayetteville in the Northwest Arkansas corridor, White River™ offers over 1,500 decorative embellishments in hardwoods including mouldings, corbels, onlays, cabinet parts, range hoods, fireplace mantels, and a line of resin products for curved applications. For more information or literature about White River™, call toll-free today 800.558.0119 or visit their website, www.WhiteRiver.com.

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