SMARTdesks, Inc. has selected laminate finishes from Pioneer Plastics Corp. not only because of their beautiful and unique patterns and colors, but because of their commitment to the environment. They invest significant time and resources to ensure that their manufacturing processes meet or exceed the rigorous environmental regulations of their home state of Maine and continually examine and take steps to minimize the environmental impacts on air, water and soil.

A. Material Manufacturer: Pionite Decorative Laminates, Pioneer Plastics Corp., One Pionite Rd., P. O. Box 1014, Auburn, ME 04211-1014, Tel: 207-784-9111, Fax: 207-784-0392 Response Line: 800-PIONITE (746-6483).

B. Product Description: Decorative surface papers, impregnated with melamine resins, bonded under heat and pressure to kraft papers impregnated with phenolic resins.

C. Standard High Pressure Laminate - General Purpose Type: Pionite Type G48, having the following physical characteristics:

1. Sheet thickness: 0.048 inch (1.2 mm) plus/minus 0.005 inch (0.12 mm).
2. Exceeding performance requirements of NEMA LD 3-1995 Grade HGS.
3. Surface burning characteristics in accordance with ASTM E 84; unbonded: Flame spread 35; Smoke developed 80.
4. Pattern/Color Selection: ____.
5. Low Glare Finish: (S) Suede

• Elimination of all ozone-depleting CFC's used in the manufacturing process.
• Reduction of overall emissions by 60%
• Recapture 97% of the energy value from all of our treating process emissions.

• Conservation of water usage through improved efficiencies.
• Reduction of discharge to our treatment facility by 60%.

• Recycle 2 million pounds of waste paper and cardboard each year.
• Reuse finish paper in the manufacture of towel and tissue products.