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Forest Stewardship Council Applauds Ande . . . Corporation - Forest Stewardship Coui-kitp : Hfseus . orgihtml/press_center/break . , , ess_releases/fsc_statement_andersen . litinl FOR IMMEDIATE CONTACT Libby Johnston RELEASE Manager , Public 4 g t1r�.,� Affairs rC' Andersen t Corporation ( 651 ) 264 - 5441 '1,551 ANDERSEN CORPORATION COMMITS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED FORESTS BAYPORT , Minn . ( Sept . 14 , 2000 ) - Andersen Corporation , maker of Andersen ® windows and patio doors , announced today that it will not source wood from endangered forests and it will give preference to Forest Stewardship Council ( FSC ) or equivalent certified wood supplies in the manufacture of its products . These commitments become a part of the company ' s established practices of promoting responsible forestry management in the procurement of wood supplies . " These commitments support the approach • we have taken over the years to preserve forest resources by responsibly sourcing wood , conserving wood whenever possible and reclaiming wood within our operations . All three must be practiced to assure the long -term health of the world ' s forests and the viability of wood as a valued natural resource , " said Kurt Heikkila , vice president of technology and business development for Andersen Corporation . " We believe our commitment to our customers extends beyond manufacturing energy - efficient , durable , beautiful windows and patio doors . It is evidenced by our long -term . environmental stewardship , " Heikkila added . " We applaud Andersen for taking the leadership role in the window industry by ending the use of wood from endangered forests and by increasing the use of FSC or equivalent certified wood sources , alternative fibers and wood conservation , " said Michael Marx , executive director of the Coastal Rainforest Coalition ( CRC ) . Andersen has been discussing wood sourcing for sometime and has confirmed these commitments with several groups including CRC , Rainforest Action Network and Natural Resources Defense Council . Andersen will give preference to certified wood supplies while pursuing the best wood for its products in terms of quality , price , volume and consistency of material . Andersen will continue to work with suppliers to ensure that specified lumber or cut stock is not sourced from endangered forests . The company supports constructive efforts , such as the new Coast Forest Conservation Initiative in British Columbia , to achieve responsible balance among economic , environmental and community interests in timber- producing areas . In March , Andersen joined the Certified Forest Products Council ( CFPC ) , an independent , non - profit , voluntary business initiative that promotes responsible forest products buying practices throughout North America in an effort to improve forest management practices worldwide . " We welcome Andersen Corporation ' s membership in the CFPC and the company ' s commitment to increasing the use of independently certified wood , " said CFPC President , David Ford . " We look forward to working with Andersen to increase the supply of certified wood available for their products . " The CFPC promotes and facilitates the increased purchase , use and sale of third - party independently certified forest products . The Council works to achieve its goals in partnership with environmental organizations and a wide range of stakeholders . 2 of 3 2/28 /01 4 : 10 PM