DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLDR) announced today that it has received the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification (Certificate Number -- SGS-COC-006654) for all of its distribution center locations through SGS South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (SGS). This certification enables Builders FirstSource to sell FSC certified material on a broker basis. "Our purchasing group worked diligently to meet the strict Chain of Custody requirements to ensure that FSC labeled products come from sources which practice responsible forestry. We are excited with the opportunity this presents to our company, builder customers and homeowners. The ability to provide FSC certified material is another value added service that builders and contractors have come to expect from Builders FirstSource," stated Matt Liska, VP of Sales.
Liska also added, "Green building products and programs are rapidly being incorporated into the fabric of today's construction practices and FSC material is supported by all the major environmental groups. FSC certified products can be used to earn points in the NAHB's National Green Building Program, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program as well as other green building programs. The FSC distinction highlights Builders FirstSource's ongoing commitment to green building."
FSC is a certification system that provides internationally recognized standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services to companies, organizations, and communities interested in responsible forestry. The FSC label provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, enabling consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.
To learn more about the Forest Stewardship Council, visit www.fsc.org
About Builders FirstSource
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is a leading supplier and manufacturer of structural and related building products for residential and commercial construction. The company operates in 9 states, principally in the southern and eastern United States, and has 55 distribution centers and 51 manufacturing facilities, many of which are located on the same premises as the distribution facilities. Manufacturing facilities include plants that manufacture roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, aluminum and vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes windows, interior and exterior doors, engineered lumber products, dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork and other building products. For more information about Builders FirstSource, visit the company's Web site at www.bldr.com.