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    4 NEW Patent Applications for 2015

    2015-09-07

    The innovation center of Lamett filed 4 additional worldwide patents in 2015 related to new flooring technology, thus confirming our drive to further innovation.

    Protective Film Technology Patent Approved

    2014-07-11

    Even in today’s highly competitive flooring markets Lamett continues to bring progress and innovations into Homes and Businesses.
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office officially recognized Lamett’s technological know-how in the reduction of squeaking noises , enhancing moisture resistance and most of all bringing more comfort to do-it-yourself enthusiasts and installers.

    The newly patented technology takes ease of installation to a new level and significantly reduces the impact of a floors worst enemy: humidity.

    This first patent is the beginning of a series of novelties Lamett promises to roll out  in 2014 including not only globally unique technologies but also never before seen designs in all three of its product categories: Laminate, LVT and Wood flooring.

    Floorscore™ certified

    2013-09-21

    Lamett's Luxury vinyl Tiles division has been officially recognized for for the quality and sustainability of its products.

    The purpose of the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) set forth in the USGBC LEED Rating System is to enhance indoor air quality in buildings and to reduce indoor air contaminants that are detrimental to human health.  To achieve the LEED IEQ credit 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials, all hard surface flooring installed in the building interior must meet the requirements of the FloorScore standard or demonstrate VOC concentrations lower than or equal to health standards.  This credit is available in LEED rating systems New Construction, Commercial Interior, Core and Shell, Homes, Healthcare, Schools, Existing Buildings.

     

    About FloorScore™

    The FloorScore program, developed by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) in conjunction with Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), tests and certifies resilient flooring products for compliance with the volatile organic compound emissions criteria of the California Section 01350 program.  Floors bearing the FloorScore seal are recognized as contributing to good indoor air quality in order to protect human health.

    About LEED

    The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.  LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in key areas of human and environmental health including indoor environmental quality.

    About the USGBC

    The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.  Member organizations and regional chapters are united in their mission to transform the building industry towards sustainability.

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