VIA INC.
205 Vista Boulevard
Sparks Nevada 89434

CONTRACT NAME: Educational / Institutional Furniture
CONTRACT No.: 420-420-10-1

Effective Date of Contract: June 01, 2010
Expiration Date of Contract: May 31, 2014

CONTACT:
NORA FENLON
VP-SALES AND MARKETING

C: (775) 842-1339

Email: nora@viaseating.com

VIA ENVIRONMENTAL DATA…
VIA Environmental Protection Program:

We at VIA strive to be more planet conscious with respect to how we work and deliver on our commitment to our customers, and ensure minimum manufacturing impact on our natural environment.

As a company VIA believes that it is our responsibility to implement programs and practices that support the protection of the environment. Our employees embrace the programs we have put in place and make sure that they are an intrinsic part of our day to-day operations.

1. Daily operations: VIA have set an internal limit on kilowatt usage. A lower usage level has been achieved with conservation of machine motors from single- phase motors to multiple-phase motors, along with other conservation practices, such as installation of timers on heating systems. The VIA plant itself has multiple natural light enhancing opportunities, from front office wide pane windows, sky lights and 18-bay windows on the front of the building.

2. Facility Planning: VIA’s very deliberate space efficiency with respect to storage of inventory, processing, and assembly, minimizes waste of resources for heating, lighting and air conditioning.

3. Packaging: Ongoing commitment to improving packaging methods is one very important way which VIA reduces its impact on the environment. VIA continues to use cardboard to ship all products. The cardboard used is made from 65% recycled materials – the highest percentage VIA can use and achieve the durability required for cartons. Cardboard is also used exclusively in our plants for materials handling purposes. VIA diverted over 105 tons of recyclable materials from land fills last year alone. This recycling effort leads to the recognition and award of outstanding achievement in recycling presented by TMS Recycling (the Reno based waste management agency).

4. Materials used: State of the art technology ensures minimum waste of materials used in the upholstery process. All VIA in-stock Maharam fabrics are 78% post-Industrial Recycled Polyester, 15% Polyester, and 7% Nylon. The vast majority of VIA’s components are products of service and can be fully recycled as such. See more detail under ‘Construction Specifications’.

5. Printed Materials: Where possible we use recycled paper on our brochures and internal paperwork. All discarded paper used in the office and plant is recycled through a local recycling program. This program includes recycling of glass bottles, aluminum cans and newsprint.

6. Product Durability: Perhaps the best thing VIA can do for the environment is to build products to last. VIA has always had a reputation for exceptionally made durable furniture, which goes back to the strength of our construction methods, and the durability of our raw materials, our unique finishing materials. See more information on ‘VIA Warranty’.

VIA Foam Specifications:

Every VIA foam cushion is injection molded Cold Cured and is cast in a contoured mold specifically designed by VIA. This ensures the same consistent shape, density, resistance and quality every time. This process eliminates waste as each mold is poured to VIA’s exact specifications, no more and no less.

In order to evaluate the resistance of foam, we use a “Resistance Factor” or “Energy Absorbing” qualities. Good foam must provide resistance in direct proportion to the amount of pressure applied. In other words; for every pound of pressure applied, the foam must also provide a pound of resistive pressure. The result is that the foam will not “bottom out”.

The measurement of density or volume weight will give another indication of the foams ability to resist weight. This unit of measurement does not necessarily translate into hardness but rather the feel you receive when you sit on the foam.

Foam is comprised of a group of cells. The higher numbers of cells that are packed into a given area create a more dense area. As a result a greater weight is also created. Foam with a higher density is best suited for office ergonomic seating. Because the foam is injected into a mold we are able to control the density throughout any portion of the cushion. Our foam is stronger and offers more density in the center of the seat pan and lighter around the edges so it does not cut off circulation in the body.

Density volume weight is measured in pounds per cubic foot (or kilos per cubic meter (kg/m3)). Via foam has the average density or volume of 3 pounds per cubic foot (48 kg/m3). Standard flat foam has a single volume weight between 1.9 and 2.25 pounds per cubic foot (30 to 40 kg/m3).

Maintenance and Repair of Product:

VIA product is built with the highest quality components available. VIA product is engineered in order to be completely modular i.e. all components attach to the main cushion configuration (e.g. your choice of seat and back cushion) by metal to metal connectors. Each seat size is engineered to receive multiple controls and arm options (see afore mentioned) and can be installed at time of order or while in service very easily. In addition, sliding seat option can be added while chair is in service. Very simple, Philips screw driver required.

VIA Warranty

• All foam cushions, structural components and non-moving parts are warranted for life (the only seating manufacturer with lifetime warranty on foam).
• Adjustable arms, pneumatic cylinders and casters are warranted for ten years.
• Seating mechanisms (i.e. adjustable controls) and stack chairs (Cali, Camden) are warranted for six years.
• VIA’s in-stock fabrics and leathers are warranted against defects for two years.

Construction Specifications:

VIA uses a minimum of 5 layers of ply wood platforms used in task seating and up to 14 layers in executive seating (far above industry standards). These are imported from Italy and as such, have no added Formaldehyde. As these platforms are made from a natural wood product, Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring element of wood – therefore it is misleading for VIA (or any manufacturer) to state that any compressed wood products are Formaldehyde free. European manufacturing standards dictate that there cannot be any Formaldehyde added to compressed wood products.

General Construction:

Foam: (See more information under VIA Foam Specifications)

• Cold Cured Foam – No additional energy required to heat pouring process.
• Single Mold – No waste generated as pour fills mold to manufacturer’s specifications
• Regulated Density – No cutting or trimming need to develop contour on seat – inherent in mold itself; therefore no waste trimmings

Seat Core:

• Ply Wood – Multi Ply (Italian sourced – no added formaldehyde), heat cured, molded, Beech wood

Metal Frames and Bases:

• High back executive – (Dyce, Oslo, Bergen, Essex, Voss)

- Internal steel frame technology is made from 63% recycled steel. Same on Voss Mesh Back frame. 100% recyclable

- Aluminum (Bases and Voss arm style) – made of 80% post consumer recycled material. 100% recyclable

Steel – recycled content based on percentages from American Iron and Steel Institute.

Aluminum – recycled content based on The Aluminum Association Inc.

Plastic – Shrouds, back shells, seat trims (task) – Made from 28% recycled material. 100% recyclable