Arconas is making public spaces greener!

November 30, 2009

Arconas introduces foam with Cargill’s BiOH^® polyols to make airports greener

Who knew soybeans could make airport seats more comfortable? Arconas is pleased to become the first airport-seating manufacturer to incorporate soy-based BiOH® polyols from Cargill. BiOH polyols give airport passengers the opportunity to rest comfortably on a more environmentally responsible choice. Soy-based BiOH materials replace a portion of the petroleum ingredients typically used in foam production.

Arconas is a global leader in airport seating, servicing some of the world’s largest airports such as Boston Logan, Dallas/Fort Worth, JFK, Hong Kong, La Guardia, Lisbon, Orlando, and Ottawa, among others. “Considering the millions of passengers going through these airports, it is very important for us to provide our clients with the most innovative environmental solutions,” stated Pablo Reich, Arconas’ Executive Vice President.

Arconas has already introduced Cargill’s BiOH^® polyols for current orders and will increase the percentage of soy-based components during 2010. All Arconas’ airport-seating lines adhere to a strict environmental policy and have passed the ANSI/BIFMA emissions test.

“We are pleased to partner with Arconas to bring more environmentally friendly seating products to airports around the world,” said Yusuf Wazirzada, business unit leader of Cargill Bio-based Polyurethanes. “Foam cushioning made with soy-based BiOH polyols is widely used in residential furniture, but expanding the use of BiOH polyols to meet the seating needs of airport customers is an exciting next step.”

About Arconas:

Arconas is a Canadian furniture manufacturer specialized in airport and public seating. Established in the Greater Toronto Area in 1972, Arconas has been an industry pioneer in design, innovation, and sustainability. Arconas is a member of the Airports Council International, the American Association of Airport Executives, and the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario. Over the past 35 years, Arconas has commissioned award-winning designers to produce some of its best-selling products such as Flyaway and Bernú, installed at hundreds of airports around the world. For more information, visit www.arconas.com

Contact: Laura Borgo • Arconas • 905.272.0727 ext. 314 • lborgo@arconas.com

About Cargill’s BiOH Polyols:

Cargill’s BiOH^® polyols business markets renewable-based products to manufacturers of polyurethane foam for use in furniture and other consumer products. Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services.

Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 159,000 people in 68 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit www.cargill.com.

Contact: David Feider • Cargill • 952.742.6910 • david_feider@cargill.com

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