ITW Inc. Launches LEED Sourcing Program

Words: Lindsay WorksITW Inc.’s Performance Polymers and Fluids Group (ITW PP&F Group) has introduced a coordinated Building Green program that streamlines the process of sourcing LEED-compliant products for architects and construction specifiers. Building Green gives specifiers quick and easy access to the ITW companies in the Performance Polymers and Fluids Group that produce coatings, sealants and adhesives for the construction market that meet the LEED Standard.

The purpose behind ITW’s Building Green program is to assist architects and construction specifiers in maximizing LEED points in new construction by providing a one-stop source for certified green products.
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