The Advantage
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The AdvantageBioFlexTM Hybrid Foams are the next generation in environmentally friendly foams made with EnviroFlexTM Foam Technology• Formulations do not use alternative blowing agents• Foam is manufactured without harmful CFC’s • Meeting or exceeding all EPA requirements• Improved cell integrity that means longer life for the
product application• Enhanced “hand” • Better Sag or Support factors• Excellent Tear/Tensile strength
The AdvantageBioFlexTM Hybrid Foams
– Performance Based with BiOH Polyols:• Improved performance & durability over conventional
solvent foams• Potential lower Fire Retardant additive usage• Improved UV resistance• Improved Flame Lamination processing• BiOH polyols come from the world’s most reliable
source for bio-based polyols• Foams made with BiOH polyols have a smaller
environmental footprint
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The AdvantageBioFlexTM Hybrid FoamsPerformance & Durability Comparison(Based on 1.80 density foam)
** 30,000 cycle test
• Support the American Farmer • Meets consumers concern for
“Green” Products• Reduced energy demand• Lessen dependency on fossil fuels
including foreign crude oil• Smaller Environmental Footprint
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• Support the American Farmer – Consumers would rather buy products that are
“Made in America” – Soybeans are currently harvested in a surplus
and exported from the United States• Backup crops are available from South America in
the event of a natural disaster or shortfall
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• The “green” market is moving more mainstream…– No longer just the traditional environmentalists– People like you & me who want to feel good about
the choices they make • Consumers want to make responsible choices that
are more earth friendly, including retail purchases such as furniture and bedding . . .– Without sacrificing style and comfort– Without sacrificing quality– Without paying a premium
Meets consumers concern for “Green” Products
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USA Today – September 25, 2006
Eco-Consciousness is Increasing with Consumers
Major corporations are focusing on Green Strategies to match consumer appeal
“Conscientious Consumerism Drives Record New Product Launches in 2006”
•Trends are driven by “new products that take an ethical stance” such as sustainability, fair-trade, etc•They predict that the trend will continue to grow by double digits to more than $57 Billion by 2011•“The eco-friendly movement is what Market Research.com calls America’s ‘shift from ego to eco’.”
Smaller Environmental Footprint
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• 36% less global warming emissionsResults based on Preliminary Life Cycle Analysis by Five Winds International
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• 23% reduction in total energy demandResults based on Preliminary Life Cycle Analysis by Five Winds International
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Lessen dependency on fossil fuels including foreign crude oil
• 61% reduction in non-renewable energy useResults based on Preliminary Life Cycle Analysis by Five Winds International
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The Life Cycle Analysis estimates:• 1 million lbs of petroleum-based polyols
replaced with bio-based polyols, saves 2,200 barrels of crude oil.
• Flexible Foam Products, Inc. projects using more than 23 million lbs per year of bio-based polyols.
• BioFlexTM Hybrid Foams will save more than 50,000 barrels of oil per year.
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It’s time to reconsider what goes into the foam you use, the consumer will . . .
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“We are very excited to develop BioFlexTM Hybrid Foams. Our family business in Ohio includes soybean crop production, and that places us in the unique position to understand the importance of developing products from renewable resources.
I view it as a priority for Flexible Foam Products, Inc. and all American manufacturers to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, particularly foreign crude oil.
This is the right choice for American industry, American farmers, the environment and American families.”
-- Charles Moeller, Founder and Chairman of the Board for Flexible Foam Products, Inc.