1. Genesis Products: Environmental Challenges and Opportunities
Presentation
May 2008
2. Formaldehyde is:
a naturally occurring substance discovered in 1867
present in most life forms: humans, animals & plants
normally functioning cells produce and use formaldehyde
used in the production of furniture, fabrics, paint, foam,
rubber, insulation, textiles, paper, pharmaceuticals, wood paneling
products and many other household items
even found in outer space!
3. Formaldehyde is used as:
an industrial disinfectant and/or as a preservative
a raw material in resins, producing a unique glue bond for the
manufacturing of items such as furniture, flooring, cabinets
a component of dyes and inks - in magazines, newspapers and
photo-copiers
in our industry, HcHo is used in the glue or adhesive in
pressed wood products - such as particleboard,hardwood plywood, and
medium density fiberboard (MDF)
4. How can / will our Industry respond?
Time and technology will resolve many of our challenges, as
will ordinary business cycles- but not all of them
Long term success, perhaps even survival, will depend in part
on delivering a compelling message of leadership and stewardship
(corporate responsibility, go green)
Success will also depend on supplier/customer strategies that
will ultimately lower manufacturing costs
5. The best plan?... Have a plan. Genesis rejected idea # 37:
Deliver bundles of wood with flat bed concept-car to reduce HcHo
rating.
6. Todays Topics
Overview of CARB
CARB 1 and 2: What it means for you
The role Genesis is taking in this Industry transition
7. CARBs View: US Emission Standards
Set in 1985 by U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
This is considered dated and out-of-touch with World-wide
standards
Applies only to PB and HWPW in manufactured homes
Emissions occur with many products, and in many areas of
living
High emission rate compared to Europe, Australia, and
Japan
Need to recognize our role and responsibility as a Global
Supplier
8. CARBs View: International Emission Standards
Lower than current U.S. standard
If the U.S. doesnt keep up, it will become obsolete in Global
Market
Programs are fundamentally different and not directly
comparable
Asian, European, HUD all are measured and tested to different
standards
9. Key Elements of the ATCM
Establishes new formaldehyde emission limits for HWPW, PB, and
MDF panels, and requires their use in finished goods
Panel manufacturers must demonstrate compliance through third
party certification
Fabricators must use compliant products in their finished goods
for California
10. ATCM Provisions
Applies to products sold, supplied, used, or manufactured for
sale in California