Wellborn Cabinetry's Green Statement

WELLBORN’S ENVIRONMENTAL BELIEF STATEMENT

It is Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.’s corporate-wide goal to fully incorporate leading environmental practices, policies and standards throughout our enterprise—from our suppliers through final delivery to our customers. Our environmental responsibility
has extended to include selecting, educating and embracing suppliers based on their commitment to similar environmental practices including sustainable or recycled raw materials as well as low emission products where applicable.

Wellborn endorses the industry-wide efforts and commitment of the KCMA organization and their development of their Environmental Stewardship certification program (ESP). The ESP program provides the only standards for manufacturers in the Kitchen & Bath cabinet industry that truly defines and measures the holistic environmental performance of a manufacturing enterprise — not just its end products.
The ESP program establishes a standard, measurable benchmark for environmental performance. This certification validates our performance to adhere to high standards for air quality, product resource management, process resource management,
environmental stewardship and community relations. Wellborn, along with our affiliate operations, is fully certified under this program. In looking to the future,Wellborn has committed to recertify annually as the program adopts new industry standards and practices.

In addition to the ESP program,Wellborn will continually search for new technologies and processes to improve our high standards of environmental conformance for our products and operations. We will also continue to partner with our suppliers and industry associations in a joint effort to embrace the changes necessary to ensure that we all have a more healthy environmental future for generations of our children and grandchildren.

Wellborn’s demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship offers our consumers the assurance that the cabinets they buy are the Green Choice for generations of family and the environment.

KCMA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM CERTIFICATION

Finding the KCMA ESP Green seal on Wellborn cabinets can give you great comfort in knowing that its impact on the environment during manufacturing has been checked end-to-end. The initial step in receiving certification examines procurement procedures in the raw product and continues through the manufacturing process. Manufacturers also receive credit by creating alternative energy using by-products, implementing an energy conservation program, and being involved in recycling programs.


WELLBORN’S NATURAL GAS SAVINGS = HEAT FOR 5,124 HOMES FOR ONE YEAR

Wellborn utilizes steam from the wood fired Co-Generation Plant in our Dry Kilns, Heating Ovens & Paint Room. This process saved 300,773 (MCF) thousand cubic feet of natural gas, a nonrenewable resource, in 2007, by using collected wood shavings.

EMISSIONS

Since 1995,Wellborn has reduced boiler air emissions 50% lower than required by state and EPA regulations through the installation of an Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP) Unit,“Best Available Control Technology.”

Lowering VOC Emissions

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., is continuously working with our finish supplier,Valspar, Inc,. to reformulate our finishes and reduce their impact on the environment. In addition to this change, Wellborn has purchased another high-solid ultraviolet coating machine. This machine seals our products using 100% solid particles, further reducing volatile compounds.

Formaldehyde

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., meets the KCMA ESP standards for formaldehyde emissions of our particleboard, MDF and plywood. These standards set by the Composite Panel Association Environmentally Preferable Product and ANSI/HPVA HP-1 are currently the most stringent of its kind concerning formaldehyde.

Transportation Fleet

Diesel emissions in our truck fleet have been reduced by the application of two new techniques. The newest tractors feature an Auxiliary Power Unit or APU. This feature eliminates unnecessary truck idling and, most importantly, lowers fuel usage and emissions. All new tractors are specked with these units. Secondly, drivers that do not have an APU will take advantage of IDLEAIRE, a great technology located at truck stops throughout the U.S. Drivers are encouraged to plan their stops at these locations where they can shut off their engines and hook up to a unit that provides heat, air and even T.V. and internet. By doing so, drivers are decreasing their impact on the environment.

Recycling

Wellborn environmental responsibility extends to the internal day-to-day activities of each employee. Office paper is collected throughout the plant to minimize land filling. Aluminum cans are collected from break areas to provide local recycling companies the opportunity to continuously process the usable aluminum. Ink and Toner cartridges are also gathered from units for recycling. Cardboard collection points throughout the facility allow for departments to bail used cardboard and send to a recycler. Also, a “Pop Tab” program is effective in providing for charities that use them for a great cause.


WOOD VS. OTHER MATERIALS

Wood is the most renewable resource we have. Of common building materials, wood uses the least energy to manufacture.Wood is energy conservative compared to the alternatives. By choosing wood, you can help stretch limited energy resources. Here’s how steel and concrete compare: (Canadian Wood Council, www.cwc.ca)

2008 HGTV Dream Home

2008 HGTV Dream Home
Located in Islamorada, Florida


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Introduction
Each year, HGTV chooses a location and builds a magnificent home. The environment of the home determines it's design and decor. Millions enter to win and anxiously await the big giveaway. Wellborn is proud to participate in the HGTV Dream Home by providing beautiful, quality cabinetry. After all, HGTV only chooses the best!



Visit the HGTV Dream Home Website and take a virtual tour of the 2008 Dream Home and see what's in store for 2009!



Recreate the Cabinetry in the 2008 HGTV Dream Home
Everyone wants a dream home of their own. You can use Wellborn's cabinet designs for the 2008 HGTV Dream Home to make this dream come true for you. Your local dealer will have everything you need to recreate the cabinetry in the Dream Home. View spec sheets for each room Wellborn participated in, which include links to floor plans, material lists and other products used in each room to help you get started.

Sub-Zero's New Built-in Refrigeration

Sub-Zero’s New Line of Built-In Refrigeration Helps Families Reduce Food Waste

New Web Site Provides Tips and Information for Keeping Food Fresher Longer

MADISON, Wis. (August 5, 2008) – Sub-Zero, Inc., the industry leader in premium refrigeration, has introduced a new Built-In Refrigeration Series that will help significantly reduce food waste and keep food fresher longer. The revamped line, available this fall, underscores Sub-Zero’s expertise and commitment to food preservation.

A recent study from the University of Arizona, along with internal research, suggests that the average U.S. household throws out well in excess of $500 worth of fruits, vegetables, leftovers and other food items every year due to spoilage. Much of this waste can be reduced by proper refrigeration, the reduction of ethylene gas in the refrigerator, and food storage education.

“With prices on the rise for so many food items at the supermarket, and as people make fewer visits to the store because of increased gas prices, it’s more important than ever before to keep food from spoiling in the refrigerator,” said Christopher Parr, consumer marketing manager for Sub-Zero, Inc. “Our new built-in refrigeration series includes several features to help combat this problem.”

Like all Sub-Zero refrigerators, the new built-in includes a freshness preservation system, which is a dual-compressor operating system that separately controls the temperature and humidity of the refrigerator and freezer compartments, and holds preset temperatures within a plus-or-minus one-degree. This precise, independent control of the refrigerator and freezer compartments ensures the highest air quality and therefore, fresh food and energy efficiency. Other refrigerators utilize just one compressor to push air from the freezer into the refrigerator, and this recycled air from the freezer compartment contributes to the drying and decay of fresh foods.

Sub-Zero’s new built-in series also includes an advanced air purification system that “scrubs” the entire volume of air in the refrigerator an average of once every 20 minutes. This purification system significantly reduces odors, viruses and bacteria – as well as the ethylene gases present in some foods that cause premature ripening and, ultimately, food spoilage. Some fresh foods, such as apples, naturally emit ethylene gas, which will make carrots in the refrigerator taste bitter and leafy vegetables decay faster.

Another feature of the built-in series is its new water filtration system. Sub-Zero created one of the most-advanced water filtration systems in the industry, designed to significantly reduce contaminants such as viruses and bacteria that may be present in water and ice. Most refrigeration water filters typically reduce chlorine and sediment, but Sub-Zero’s new design takes filtration a step further. The new microbiological water filter preserves the fresh taste of clean water and ice.
Proper food storage is also essential to ensure that foods stay as fresh as possible. Sub-Zero’s built-in units offer a freshness guide within the refrigerator that provides easy-access reference to proper storage for fruits, vegetables and leftovers. Advice featured on the card is based on research conducted by food scientists at the University of California, Davis. A second card offers important use-and-care information so owners can truly understand how to care for their food within the refrigerator.

“People often forget that certain foods shouldn’t be placed within proximity of each other in the refrigerator,” added Parr. “Our new freshness guide offers easy-to-understand tips and reminders that can make a big difference in keeping food fresh.”

These storage tips, along with guides on how to select high quality fruits and vegetables, and other helpful information are also featured on a recently launched Web site to support the launch of the Sub-Zero built-in series, http://www.subzerofresh.com. The site also gives users an expanded look at the refrigerator’s new features and allows virtual interaction with its capabilities.

“This built-in technology requires its own Web site to fully communicate its benefits and features,” said Parr. “The site brings to life the advancement of the refrigerator’s freshness preservation and examines the four distinct design options available to owners, to give them limitless flexibility.”
In addition to detailed information about the built-in series’ quality, design flexibility, performance, air purification and water filtration, the site also features a video gallery, photo gallery, customization options and a virtual tour of the different units (including detailed information on the 13 improvements in the interior alone, versus previous Sub-Zero models).

Sub-Zero has redefined built-in refrigeration to not only help families keep their food fresh, but also fit the changing needs of homeowners and designers. By improving every aspect of the unit, from purifying the air quality to updating the interior, Sub-Zero reaffirms its dedication to food preservation, design and freshness.

Cooking Demonstration Tuesday October 21st

Please join us on Tuesday, October 21st for one of our AGA cooker demonstrations. Enjoy the evening with us as we take you on a culinary tour of the famous 4-Oven Aga cooker. We'll demonstrate the unmatched flexibility and cooking capabilities of the Aga's 4 radiant-heat ovens, two hotplates and warming plate. Bring your appetite because you will taste samples of filet mignon, grilled chicken breast, roasted salmon, assorted vegetables and grains and homemade pie. Seating is limited, reserve your seat today!

The fun begins at 6:15 and lasts until 8:30. If you cannot make it on October 21st, consider joining us on either Tuesday, November 18th or Tuesday, December 16th. To reserve your seat, call us at our showroom at 703-548-4459, or e-mail Bob at bobr@southernkitchens.net. We look forward to seeing you. 

Pictures from Capital Home Show

We would like to say thank you to all of you who came out to see us at the Remodeling and Decor Show at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend. We enjoyed meeting everyone, seeing old friends and making new ones.