FLORIDA STATE CONTACT:

GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT:

CONTACT:

STEVE GATHINGS
VP-SALES SOUTH EAST REGION

C:(209) 492-9937

email: sgathings@aol.com

GSA pricer 2006/2007

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 18bay 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 of 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. Sa me 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