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FURNITURE AND FITTINGS 

GECA 28-2006 Standard (PDF)

Expo Solutions Pty Ltd

The Expo Solutions Group is an agent for brand architecture in Australia. They design, manage and execute exhibition stands, retail environments, interiors and event experiences with an in house production facility. The Expo Solutions Group is the exclusive representative for the global exhibit house Expotechnik in Australia.

 

Product Marketing Name:  Expo Solutions

Use and Application: Exhibition Stand

Date of Certification: 25 March 2009

  

 

     1. The Products

 

Expotechnik Exhibition System Environmental Choice Option: Exhibition stand

 

Core Environmental Criteria Tested:

 

Environmental Requirements

Core Environmental Performance Characteristics
Fitness for Purpose Expo Solutions Pty Ltd is certified with ISO 9001:2000 for the development, construction, fabrication, surface refinement and further processing of AL-extruded sections. This company provides technical and maintenance service for all structural components during the rental period.
Timber and Other Natural Materials The Expotechnik exhibition system is only certified when, if used, timber components are certified under the Environmental Choice Australia Mark
Resin Identification Codes Plastic components of this exhibition system with a mass of 100g or more are labeled with the appropriate resin identification codes.
Padding Materials The Expotechnik exhibition system is only certified when padding components greater than 10% by weight are certified under the Environmental Choice Australia Mark.
Fabrics The manufacturer has acknowledged and the licence conditions stipulate that only fabrics assessed according to the relevant Environmental Choice Australia Standard requirements can be used in certified furniture. This includes textiles certified as compliant to the Environmental Choice Australia Mark, Nordic Swan, EU Flower, or those that have been assessed in the scope of this assessment and found to be in conformance with the relevant criteria in the GECA Furniture and Fittings Standard.
Glass The Expotechnik exhibition system is only certified when, if used, glass components are not treated or impregnated in any way contrary to the requirements of this criterion.
Adhesives Expo Solutions Pty Ltd use a water based, low VOC adhesive that meets the requirements of this criterion.
Hazardous Materials GECS has confirmed that no hazardous or prohibited substances are added or used in the manufacturing of this exhibition system.
Separability GECS has confirmed that this exhibition system is easily disassembled into its constituent materials without the use of specialised tools or expertise.
Product Custodianship Expo Solutions Pty Ltd has a product custodianship policy in place and will accept the product back at its end of life for re use or recycling.
Coatings and Treatments GECS has confirmed that no coatings or treatments are applied to this product that will prevent its post consumer recycling.
Packaging Requirements Expo Solutions Pty Ltd packages this product in wooden boxes that are re used.
Product Information Expo Solutions Pty Ltd provides product information to the customer, how ever trained staff are responsible for the maintenance of the exhibition system for the duration of the rental.

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        3. Environmental and Social Regulatory Obligations:

 

GECA also found the Expo Solutions range to be fully compliant with their obligations under Labour, Anti-Discrimination, and Safety Regulations. The company has not been the subject of prosecution in relation to compliance with labour, anti- discrimination, safety regulations and environmental regulations in the past 24 months.

 

 

Additional Information

 

Good Environmental Choice Australia recommends these products to green purchasing officers, specifiers, and every day Australians seeking to purchase products and services on the basis of functional and overall environmental and human health performance.

 

For more information contact Expo Solutions directly:

 

 

Expo Solutions

Address: 16-18 Lionel Road Mount Waverly VIC 3149
Ph: +61 (03) 8542 5823
Fax: +61 (03) 8542 5891
Web: www.esggroup.com.au

E-mail: griddell@esgmelb.com.au

 

 

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Good Environmental Choice Australia Ltd. - PO Box 4140, Weston Creek ACT 2611
Ph: 02 6287 3100 / Fax: 02 6287 3800 / E-mail - info@geca.org.au