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crest Stewardship Council Applauds Ande . . . Corporation - Forest Stewardship Counicilp : Hfscus . org/html/press_center/break, . . ess_releases/fsc_statement_andersen . html <br /> 50 <br /> Wood has always been a key material resource at Andersen . Historically , the company <br /> has approached the sustainability of wood as a resource in three ways — through <br /> responsible sourcing , conservation and the reclamation of wood in its operations . <br /> Andersen primarily uses ponderosa pine in its window and patio door products and it is <br /> sourced from well - managed forests mainly in the western United States . The company is <br /> using increasing quantities of its patented biofiber composite , FibrexTM material , made <br /> from waste wood fiber . Fibrex material was developed to reduce the company ' s need for <br /> raw timber and reclaim its wood waste stream . Andersen also conducts ongoing <br /> research on wood species and alternatives for use in its products . <br /> Wood conservation has been practiced throughout Andersen manufacturing facilities for <br /> years . Scrap wood is finger-joined and edge - glued to create usable pieces ; parts are <br /> reengineered to save wood ; and wood veneers are used where appropriate . Andersen is <br /> also committed to recycled wood supplies and to products made with wood waste <br /> reclaimed from operations , such as Fibrex material . <br /> The Forest Stewardship Council is an international , independent , non - profit organization <br /> with a diverse membership representing environmental , business and social interests . <br /> The FSC sets standards for well - managed forestry and requires the use of third - party , <br /> independent forest certification through its accreditation program . <br /> Andersen Corporation is the market leader in manufacturing wood windows and patio <br /> doors , and is recognized internationally for its innovative products . Founded 97 years <br /> ago , the company is privately owned and has a strong history of commitment to its <br /> employees , community and environmental stewardship . Andersen markets products <br /> throughout North America and in South America , Europe , Asia and the Middle East . <br /> " Andersen " and the AW logo are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation . <br /> " Fibrex " is a trademark of Andersen Corporation . <br /> ©2000 Andersen Corporation . All rights reserved . <br /> about FSC standards & policies certification press center partners <br /> help support FSC results / impact buying & selling FSC products home <br /> of 3 2/28/01 4 : 10 PM <br />