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TRAVERSE CITY, MICH., OCTOBER 17, 2005 – The new Zody chair, manufactured by Haworth and offered exclusively in northern Michigan from Interphase, has garnered even more acclaim from the environmental community and design professionals.

Haworth Inc. and McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) have announced that Zody is the first chair to earn the MBDC Gold Cradle to Cradle™ Product Certification. This certification means that the chair is made with sustainable materials, components and systems, including appropriate energy usage, water usage and socially responsible corporate practices. Zody adds this prestigious Gold certification to Gold and Silver NeoCon awards and 16 patent-pending innovations.

"The MBDC Cradle to Cradle certification will be instrumental in raising the bar for environmentally responsible products,” said William McDonough, Principal and Co-Founder of MBDC. “It is a privilege to be part of the Zody chair and its first-in-the-industry Gold certification. This accomplishment is a direct result of Haworth’s commitment to sustainable practices and focus on helping make the world a better place for people to work and live."

Haworth designed the Zody chair to incorporate sustainable design into a mid-priced task chair that blends science-based wellness and comfort. Zody’s innovative patent-pending asymmetrical lumbar adjustment, 4-D arms and optional gel-foam seat provide users with superior support. With design influences from Europe and North America, Zody’s adaptable design can scale all levels of a corporation.

Haworth’s Zody is made with up to 51% recycled content and up to 98% recyclable materials. Zody is also PVC-free, chrome-free and CFC-free. The chair can contribute to earning United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system® certification points.

"This is just one more example of Interphase and Haworth’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly products," said Adrienne Rasmussen, branch manager for the Traverse City office. "We are proud to be the exclusive dealer of the new Zody chair for northern Michigan and are excited to sneak preview this new product at the upcoming Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expo."

Interphase Office Interiors, Inc. has been providing total office solutions in West and Northern Michigan for more than 24 years. With offices in Grand Rapids and Traverse City, Interphase is the exclusive dealer in these regions for Haworth, the world’s most innovative office furniture manufacturer. Interphase offers commercial customers a total solution, from planning and design, through technology, furniture, and ongoing service. Interphase owner Randy DeBoer is the only Michigan furniture dealer/owner with Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation. Further information can be found at www.interphaseoffice.com or by calling (800) 974-4800.

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