KCMA Certification & Environmental Stewardship
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KCMA Certified
All cabinetry manufactured by PCS is certified by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association( KCMA).
KCMA sets the American National Standards Institute / KCMA 161.1- 2000 uniform performance and construction standards for kitchen and vanity cabinets. The program is referenced by U. S. Government agencies; architects; builders; remodelers; and other specifiers.
Cabinets that bear the KCMA seal of certification are recognized as a quality product with the ability to perform after a rigorous battery of tests, simulating years of typical household use. Tests are performed by approved third-party independent laboratories.
PCS is proud to display the KCMA seal of certification for cabinet construction.
Environmentally Responsible Stewardship
As a leading U. S. manufacturer of fine cabinetry, American Woodmark Corporation is committed to conducting business in a manner that both protects the environment and safeguards public health and safety. To achieve this end, the company proactively identifies potential environmental risks and monitors compliance with appropriate federal, state, local and internal standards.
The company has received certification by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association( KCMA) Environmental Stewardship Program on all products. The certification was awarded based on compliance across a broad range of activity including air quality, product resource management, process resource management, environmental stewardship and community relations.
The company works with all suppliers to encourage sustainable forestry practices. Wood doors, drawer fronts and cabinet front frames are made from solid woods. Particle board and plywood are purchased from suppliers that meet either the Composite Panel Association requirements for Environmentally Preferred Products or the Composite Panel Associations Eco-Certified Composite Standards.
The company uses leading edge technologies to limit both hazardous and non-hazardous emissions, byproducts and waste. Ongoing, formal programs identify opportunities for recycling and reusing materials. When waste ultimately requires disposal, steps are taken to minimize the environmental impact.
The American Woodmark Foundation supports local programs serving the community, including activities focused on maintaining the quality of life.
Our company is dedicated to doing our part in the preservation and sustainability of the environment.
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