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From the January 2007 issue of Building Services Management magazine:
Improve Your Operation and the Environment: Eliminating APEOs from Floor-Care Chemicals

December 21, 2006
JohnsonDiversey Announces Retirement of Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

December 1, 2006
A.I.S.E. Launches First Sustainability Report

October 30, 2006
JohnsonDiversey Wins Two CHSA Innovation Awards

November 1, 2006
JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Conference Call on Financial Results

October 23, 2006
Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey recognized for cross-border collaboration on green disinfectants

October 5, 2006
JohnsonDiversey Cleaning System Awarded GREENGUARD Certifications

August 3, 2006
JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Conference Call on Financial Results

June 12, 2006
JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Product Development Plan to Remove APEOs

May 9, 2006
iMap/Jonmaster Auditing System wins innovation award at 2005 ISSA/Interclean in Amsterdam

May 3, 2006
Investor Call for May 11 Announced

May 2, 2006
BASF to acquire resins specialist Johnson Polymer

March 10, 2006
Investor Call Announcement 031006.doc

December 23, 2005
JohnsonDiversey names Ed Lonergan president and CEO

November 3, 2005
JohnsonDiversey Announces Financial Results

October 19, 2005
JohnsonDiversey receives Global Trades Award

October 13, 2005
TASKI celebrates 50th anniversary by planting Carnauba palms

September 19, 2005
JohnsonDiversey qualifies for AISE "Charter for Sustainable Cleaning"

September 9, 2005
Chief Executive Officer Announces Retirement

September 1, 2005
JohnsonDiversey prepares to aid Gulf Coast communities after Hurricane Katrina with donations of cash, products and clean-up expertise

August 15, 2005
JIFSAN Announces New Initiative for Training Food Safety in Exporting Nations

August 3, 2005
JohnsonDiversey Supports New York City and State Green Cleaning Efforts

August 3, 2005
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Announces Financial Performance

June 30, 2005
JohnsonDiversey plant in UK receives top Manufacturing Excellence Award

May 31, 2005
Healthy High Performance Cleaning Program Honored by Wisconsin Environmental Group

May 12, 2005
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Announces Financial Performance

April 18, 2005
JohnsonDiversey releases first-ever Global Responsibility Report

April 1, 2005
New program helps workers transition to 'Successful Supervisors'

March 16, 2005
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Announces 2004 Financial Performance

March 3, 2005
Winning in 4 of 5 Categories at the Cleaning Show in the UK

February 25, 2005
Will bird flu become a human strain?

December 16, 2004
JohnsonDiversey and Nalco Form Alliance
Delivers Solutions to Save Customers’ Critical Resources

November 16, 2004
PACE Floor Cleaning System Lets Housekeepers “Kick the Bucket”

November 16, 2004
JohnsonDiversey Leads the Way to Healthy High Performance Cleaning

November 9, 2004
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Announces Financial Performance

November 10, 2004
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Announces new Chief Financial Officer

October 25, 2004
Reducing Food Safety Risks with Hot Spots™ from JohnsonDiversey

October 1, 2004
BSCs Encouraged to Deliver Safe, Healthy, High-Performing Facilities

August 12, 2004
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. CFO to Assume New Strategic Role

August 2, 2004
JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Announces Financial Performance

July 26, 2004
IoP honors J-Flex as Innovative Technology

July 26, 2004
Network Services Company Recognizes JohnsonDiversey as Supplier of the Year

June 21, 2004
JohnsonDiversey Sponsors DiRoNa at the Silver Level

June 10, 2004
JohnsonDiversey Announces the Sale of Whitmire Micro-Gen

March 26, 2004
Emirates Win the JohnsonDiversey Hygiene Award

March 23, 2004
JohnsonDiversey Launches Unique Ultra-High Solids Floor Finish, TimeSaver SR™

February 12, 2004
JohnsonDiversey Launches Fight Against Avian Flu

February 09, 2004
JohnsonDiversey Increases Customer Operations Staff

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Improve Your Operation

and the Environment
Eliminating APEOs From Floor Care Chemicals
BY DR. ROBERT ISRAEL

While many people have never heard of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs), a large percentage of professional cleaners come into contact with them almost daily.

Surfactants, or “surface active agents,” are used in a wide variety of cleaning chemicals. A urfactant is any substance that when dissolved in water reduces its surface tension between it and another liquid, which helps loosen and remove soils from the surface on which it is applied.

APEOs are a class of chemicals commonly used as surfactants in a variety of applications. A common subset of APEOs are nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), an inexpensive, non-ionic surfactant that has been used for the past 50 years in laundry, warewashing, hard surface cleaners and floor care products. While NPEs break down in the environment, the byproduct, nonyphenol, poses a greater risk to aquatic life and potentially human health.

Wastewater treatment facilities theoretically have the capabilities of effectively breaking down nonylphenol and its ethoxylates. Yet, the U.S. EPA has noted rising levels of nonylphenol in water samples taken from streams and rivers throughout the U.S. NPEs are known to be toxic to certain aquatic species and is a suspected endocrine disruptor. For example, some studies have shown that the presence of NPEs in rivers results in high levels of female hormones in male trout.

Noting that the rise of NPEs in the environment hasn’t necessarily reached toxic levels, the EPA created the Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative (SDSI) to recognize companies, facilities and others who voluntarily phase out or commit to phasing out these chemicals. Through the EPA’s Design for the Environment Program (DfE), safer alternatives to NPEs have been identified, which are both readily available and cost effective.

Product manufacturers that commit to phasing out APEOs will not necessarily find a single “drop in” substitute, however. Extensive testing may be required to ensure that product performance is not compromised while being environmentally preferable and price competitive.

In recognizing the risks associated with NPEs, other countries throughout the world have already taken the initiative to ban this chemical from use. Europe has voluntarily banned use of the chemical in the manufacture of cleaning products. Japan has banned use of it in any application throughout the country through regulation. The Canadian government, especially in Toronto, has also recently placed disposal limitations on wastewater treatment plants to reduce the amount of nonylphenol released into the environment.

In late October, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. challenged their suppliers to remove NPEs from products both sold on their shelves and used in back-of-the-house operations. As a part of their “Preferred Chemical Principles” initiative, Wal-Mart aims to drive the development of more sustainable products for “mother, child, and the environment.”

As Wal-Mart sets the precedent with their commitment to using environmentally sustainable products, other companies will inevitably follow suit. This could mean new opportunities for building service managers and contractors who service these facilities. A floor care program that uses chemicals without APEOs or NPEs now will have a head start on the competition as facilities look to eradicate the chemical from their operations. Look for products approved by Green Seal label, as they will not contain APEOs; however, be aware, there are other products on the market that are not certified and do not possess the chemical.

When selecting a new line of chemicals without APEOs, building service managers should use this as an opportunity to market and promote their business.

Developing an Environmentally Friendly Floor Care Program

In order to develop an environmentally sustainable program, use of chemicals without APEOs is one of the many components to a comprehensive floor care plan. Developing a comprehensive floor care plan can help alleviate the strain on workers and the environment while enhancing the longevity of your floors.

• Ensure floors are cleaned daily. This will eliminate the frequency of floor stripping and finishing and ultimately increase the life of the floor.

• Strip and finish floors according to wear patterns as opposed to calendar schedules. This cuts down on chemical and labor waste.

• Train workers to dust, damp mop and vacuum floors and matting to reduce the amount of products and labor used.

• Incorporate microfiber into your floor care program. Use of microfiber reduces the amount of chemical used. Train workers on the proper handling of floor care chemicals to prevent overspraying and the release of chemicals into the air, affecting indoor air quality.

• Assure floor care products are properly diluted. Use a dilution control system to prevent overuse of chemicals, while reducing workers’ direct exposure to concentrates.

As the market continues its push for green products and sustainable practices, traditional chemical compounds will become increasingly scrutinized. Those chemicals known to pose a hazardous threat on the environment face a certain threat of eventual extinction. Building service managers who take a proactive approach to using comprehensive product lines that do not contain APEOs will gain an edge on the competition while helping protect aquatic life and human health.

To read more, go to www.bsmmag.com.


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JohnsonDiversey Announces Retirement of Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

 

RACINE, WI – [December 21, 2006] – JohnsonDiversey Inc. today announced that JoAnne Brandes, its Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, has announced she will retire in the first quarter of 2007. 

 

Ms. Brandes has responsibility for legal matters for JohnsonDiversey and its over 65 international and domestic subsidiaries, as well as JohnsonDiversey’s Worldwide Human Resources, Communications, Public Affairs and Administrative Services divisions. She has worked for more than 25 years in the companies owned by the Johnson family of Racine, Wisconsin.

 

“JoAnne has served as a trusted advisor and a key member of our leadership team and was instrumental in the acquisition and the integration of DiverseyLever,” said JohnsonDiversey Chairman S. Curtis Johnson III.  “Her contributions to the success of JohnsonDiversey cannot be overstated.  JoAnne’s work has always reflected her deep concern for employees.  She was the driving force behind the 20,000 square foot SC Johnson Child Care Center that has been a living monument to our family values.  While we will miss her presence here at the JohnsonDiversey headquarters, we know that she will continue to serve the community through non-profit and other organizations, and will give back as only she can do.  We extend our warmest wishes to JoAnne for a happy and healthy retirement.”

 

Ms. Brandes serves on the boards of directors of a number of companies, including Anderson Windows, Bright Horizons Family Solutions and Johnson Family Funds.  She is also a Regent Emeritus of the University of Wisconsin System, having served as a member of the Board of Regents from 1996 until 2003.

 

Ms. Brandes is the recipient of numerous awards, including the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Alumni Hall of Honor (2002), The Business Journal Women of Influence (2002), University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Distinguished Alumni Award (1995), the YWCA’s Women of Distinction Award for Business & Industry (1994) and Professional Dimension’s Sacajawea Award (1993).  Working Mother Magazine named her “Working Mother of the Year” and she was featured in their April 1994 issue.

 

Ms. Brandes served as an officer of JohnsonDiversey, Inc. in varying capacities since 1996.  From 1981 through October 1996, Ms. Brandes held various leadership positions at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

 

With sales in more than 120 countries, JohnsonDiversey is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions to the institutional and industrial marketplace.  JohnsonDiversey serves customers in the lodging, food services, retail, health care, food and beverage sectors as well as building service contractors worldwide.

 

 

Contact: 

 

John Matthews

Vice President, Corporate Affairs

262-631-4001

john.matthews@johnsondiversey.com

 

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A.I.S.E. Launches First Sustainability Report

 JohnsonDiversey provided Key Performance Indicators for sustainable cleaning

 

BRUSSELS – [November 29, 2006] – A.I.S.E., the international association representing Europe’s soaps, detergents and maintenance products industry, today released its first industry-wide sustainability report. JohnsonDiversey, the first A.I.S.E. Charter member from the industrial and institutional cleaning industry, provided its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), along with consumer detergent companies, to set the industry benchmark on sustainability.

 

The report, which will be updated annually, takes a closer look at how soap, detergent and maintenance product manufacturers are committing to continuous improvement in sustainability. The document highlights performance benchmarks in 10 key areas, including carbon dioxide emissions, packaging usage and end-user safety.

 

“JohnsonDiversey’s acceptance and involvement in the A.I.S.E. Sustainability Charter and Report complements our longtime commitment to sustainability,” said Rini Claassens, European lead for professional and regulatory affairs, JohnsonDiversey. “It is just one more way JohnsonDiversey can help reduce the cleaning industry’s environmental footprint and improve the health and safety of our customers.”

 

A.I.S.E. requires Charter companies to be independently verified on their management procedures. JohnsonDiversey was independently verified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance.

 

Companies participating in the Charter apply sustainability thinking at all phases of the product life-cycle, from product design to manufacture, to use and disposal. This means Charter companies will not only be active in reducing impacts on the environment, but also in guarding the health and well-being of customers and consumers, in operating with high ethical standards and in contributing to economic advancement. Companies admitted to the Charter gain the right to use the Charter logo.

 

“It is exciting to be a part of A.I.S.E.’s first Sustainability Report,” Claassens said. “JohnsonDiversey has a strong record of voluntary action when it comes to sustainability. This is just step in continually improving our sustainability profile.”

 

About A.I.S.E.

A.I.S.E. is the official body representing the soaps, detergents and maintenance products industry. Affiliates include a network of 36 national associations in 34 countries, mainly in Europe, as well as nine direct member companies. It represents in total more than 900 companies active in the consumer goods and/or industrial and institutional markets, which have an estimated market value of some 35 billion euros total. For more information, go to www.aise-net.org.

 

About the Charter for Sustainable Cleaning

The Charter for Sustainable Cleaning is a common, voluntary approach of the soaps, detergents and maintenance products industry, aiming to promote and demonstrate continual improvement in the industry’s sustainability profile. The Charter consists of two main components: the implementation by companies of a set of “sustainability procedures” (based on ISO 14000 and other standards); and the commitment by companies to report on a set of 10 Key Performance Indicators, allowing the industry to publish its European Sustainability report. For more information, go to http://www.sustainable-cleaning.com/.

 

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JohnsonDiversey Wins Two CHSA Innovation Awards

 

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, U.K. – [October 30, 2006] – The Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) recently presented JohnsonDiversey Inc. with two wins at the 2006 CHSA Innovation Awards event. JohnsonDiversey’s Zorba, a super-absorbent disposable strip for controlling leaks and spills, earned the assocation’s highest award for product innovation. TASKI swingo XP, an automatic scrubber-drier, picked up one of two of the CHSA highly commended awards. The DIFY dishwashing system was one of the product runners-up, and although it did not win an award, it was praised by the judges.

 

The CHSA awards recognize and reward manufacturers who invest in and demonstrate product innovation. Zorba and TASKI swingo XP stood out among the judges for their many innovative features.

 

Zorba, the overall winner, was researched and developed in conjunction with three of the U.K.’s leading retailers. Each 60-cm Zorba strip can absorb up to as much as 2 liters of liquid quickly and efficiently, radically reducing the risk of slip/fall accidents. Easy-to-use, Zorba requires minimal training, serves as an aesthetic and functional warning device, provides a single solution for multiple tasks and can be disposed of quickly and easily without leaking.

 

The highly commended TASKI swingo XP, a revolutionary automatic scrubber-drier, increases productivity by up to 30 percent and reduces cleaning’s environmental impact. The machine features two new patented solutions for improved scrubbing and drying: an environmentally friendly V-shaped micro-rotating TASKI contourTM scrubbing unit for consistent peak performance (which provides a proven 50 percent reduction in water consumption and a 30 percent reduction in energy consumption versus conventional scrubber driers) and a W-shaped TASKI contourTM squeegee with a three-castor wheel concept that allows the squeegee to perfectly follow the floor for total dryness, even at high working speeds.

 

Lastly, the praised DIFY (Does It For You) dishwashing system, an industry first, is a simple, highly effective system for dispensing chemicals into the dishwasher. Specifically designed for the smaller end-user, the system harnesses two unique innovations: safety-conscious 2-in-1 sachets of detergent and rinse-aid, and a clever “J-Watcher,” a device that  flashes red to indicate when a new sachet needs to be added. DIFY is completely free of mechanical components that can break or fail, improving kitchen efficiency and eliminating downtime caused by faulty equipment.

 

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JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Conference Call on Financial Results

 

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 5:00 ET

 

RACINE, WI – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Management of JohnsonDiversey Inc. and JohnsonDiversey Holdings Inc. will discuss the financial performance of the corporations for the third quarter ended September 29, 2006 in a combined conference call on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. ET. 

 

Form 10-Q reports for JohnsonDiversey Inc. and JohnsonDiversey Holdings Inc. will be available no later than Nov. 9, 2006 on the investor relations page at www.johnsondiversey.com.   

 

The quarterly conference call can be accessed via telephone as follows:

 

Conference Name:              JohnsonDiversey

Conference Date:               Nov. 10, 2006

Conference Start Time:       10:00 a.m. ET

 

Domestic Toll-free Bridge #: (800) 811-0667

International Bridge #:        (913) 981-4901

Pass Code:                        Operator Assisted (for assistance during call, dial *0)

 

Replay Domestic Toll-free #: (888) 203-1112

Replay International #:        (719) 457-0820

Replay Access Code:           8455135

 

This conference call will be recorded with a replay period of two weeks.  Lines will be muted until the company completes its comments on the results.  Thereafter, a Q&A session will be provided.

    

With sales into more than 140 countries, JohnsonDiversey, Inc. is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions to the institutional and industrial marketplace.  JohnsonDiversey Inc. serves customers in the lodging, food services, retail, health care, food and beverage sectors as well as building service contractors worldwide.

 

 

Contact:

 

John Matthews

Vice President Corporate Affairs

(262) 631-4001

john.matthews@johnsondiversey.com

Source:  JohnsonDiversey Inc.

 

 

Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey recognized for cross-border collaboration on green disinfectants

Toronto, Oct. 23, 2006 The Canadian American Business Council, the voice of the Canadian American business community, today selected Virox Technologies Inc., of Oakville, Ont., and JohnsonDiversey Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis., to be awarded the prestigious Business Achievement Award for their collaboration in developing and distributing, a safe and environmentally friendly hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant. 

 

In 2001, Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey formed a partnership in the ongoing fight against infectious disease and together have proven that a disinfectant need not be toxic to be effective.

 

“In 2003, we were at the forefront of the global fight against SARS in large part because of our partnership with Virox,” said Ed Lonergan, President and CEO of JohnsonDiversey.  “And this partnership is at the foundation of our aggressive approach in the fight against the spread of avian flu and other infectious diseases.

Our relationship with Virox is not just good business.  It is also helping to protect public health.  We're proud of how this U.S.-Canadian business enterprise is making this world a safer, healthier place.”

 

Each year, the Council identifies innovative and successful alliances between Canadian and American businesses to recognize the benefits that these partnerships bring to both countries - in jobs, innovation, and revenue creation. Judges look for sustained profitability, job creation, financial strength, environmental responsibility, and exceptional innovation. Past award winners have included Research in Motion (RIM), Intel Corporation, Syncrude, and Caterpillar.

 

“The judges for this year’s Business Achievement Award were not only impressed by the working partnership between the two companies but also by the positive impact their solution has for reducing the threat of infectious disease,” said Randolph Dove, Board Chairman, Canadian American Business Council.  “The CABC recognizes their incredible work and applauds their cross-border alliance on a global scale.”  

 

“Many disinfectants are currently under scrutiny due to increasing concern with human and environmental safety,” said Dr. Syed A. Sattar, director of the Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology, University of Ottawa. “Too many disinfectants have a narrow spectrum of germicidal activity, because most products are only tested against easy-to-kill bacteria and not against more resistant viruses. The Virox / JohnsonDiversey partnership is meeting the need for safer, more effective germicides."

 

Virox Technologies and JohnsonDiversey will be formally presented with their award at the 12th Annual Awards luncheon taking place during the North American Competitiveness Forum on November 8th, 2006 at the Royal York. For information on the event please visit www.canambusco.org.

 

The Canadian American Business Council is the voice of business in the world’s most prosperous relationship. Established in 1987, the Council is a non-profit, issues-oriented organization dedicated to elevating the private sector perspective on issues that affect our two nations. Our members are key business leaders and stakeholders from both sides of the border. The Council's activities include high-level briefings on issues of current concern, assistance with practical trade and policy challenges, significant networking opportunities, and informative seminars.

 

CABC member companies include: Alcan, Allstream, Amgen, Bombardier, Campbell Soup Company, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Daimler Chrysler, EDS, Exxon Mobil Corporation, FMC, GlaxoSmithKline, Royal Bank of Canada, TransCanada, UPS, Wal-Mart, and Wendy’s International.

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JohnsonDiversey Cleaning System Awarded GREENGUARD Certifications

JohnsonDiversey’s cleaning system first to earn these indoor air quality certifications

 

CHICAGO, ISSA Interclean – [October 5, 2006] – JohnsonDiversey Inc. today announced that its Healthy High Performance Cleaning System – including two different brands of products and associated tools – is the first cleaning system to achieve GREENGUARD™ certifications. The products and tools were tested and certified based on both GREENGUARD low-emitting product certifications, including GREENGUARD for Children and Schools™.  GREENGUARD™ is an industry-independent, third-party organization.

 

“GREENGUARD is complementary with environmentally preferable product certifications, such as Green Seal,” said Daniel A. Daggett, Ph.D., group leader, Global Product Safety, JohnsonDiversey. “That’s because it goes beyond products and actually looks at how the cleaning process affects indoor air quality. Just using Green Seal-certified products is not enough because the products can be misused and impact indoor air quality. We’re pleased to be able to offer the industry’s first GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified cleaning system.”

 

Because customers consider indoor air quality (IAQ) to be one of the most important environmental issues, JohnsonDiversey developed an IAQ cleaning system.  GREENGUARD evaluated JohnsonDiversey’s system as a bundled strategy using the organization’s stringent Children and Schools certification criteria to measure its effect on IAQ. 

 

“By opting for the stringent GREENGUARD for Children and Schools certification, JohnsonDiversey acknowledges that children are a more sensitive population when it comes to indoor air quality,” Daggett said.  “Having a cleaning system that has been awarded indoor air quality certification for children and schools can benefit our in-house and BSC customers, who work in all types of facilities, not just schools. This means that these professionals can be confident that their cleaning systems use low-emitting products and produce better indoor environments for all building occupants.”

 

JohnsonDiversey is also a team-leader sponsor of the Healthy Schools Campaign’s Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools. The Healthy Schools Campaign is a non-profit organization that advocates for policies and programs designed to help provide safer, healthier and cleaner school environments. JohnsonDiversey is helping to educate school administrators, teachers, facility managers and parents about the benefits of green cleaning.

 

The Healthy High Performance Cleaning System consists of three important elements: chemical products, tools and procedures to achieve lower impact on IAQ. JohnsonDiversey’s Green Seal-certified products include Johnson Wax Professional brands: Stride® Citrus neutral cleaner, Alpha HPTM/MC multi-surface cleaner, Crew® bathroom cleaner and scale remover and Glance®/MR NA glass, mirror and multi-surface cleaner; and Butcher’s brands: Raindance™ neutral cleaner, G-Force® H202 multi-surface cleaner, G-Force® washroom cleaner and LookTM/MC NA glass, mirror and multi-surface cleaner.

 

The cleaning system’s tools include the PACETM/MC microfiber floor-care system and MicroQuickTM/MC microfiber cloths. The Healthy High Performance Cleaning Guide provides users with the proper procedures. These products, procedures and tools, when used together following the methods outlined in JohnsonDiversey’s Healthy High Performance Cleaning Guide, make up the cleaning system that GREENGUARD certified.

 

The certification process includes a review of the product’s manufacturing processes, profile testing on each of the finished products individually, and rigorous air testing during use of the entire cleaning system.  The unique approach of testing the IAQ during application of multiple products while following Healthy High Performance Cleaning Guide produces data that is then compared to GREENGUARD Children and Schools criteria. 

 

The average person spends more than 90 percent of their time indoors. Poor IAQ can cause asthma and other allergies, which can result in lost productivity costs estimated at more than $120 billion annually.

 

The mission of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, the organization that oversees the certification program, is to improve public health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air.

 

To maintain this certification, JohnsonDiversey will have to submit their products for re-testing once a year. Finally, JohnsonDiversey will have to acknowledge any product or manufacturing changes made to their system and confirm the minimal impact on the environment.

 

About GREENGUARD

The GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification Program is an industry-independent, third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, which oversees GREENGUARD, was founded to establish a true third-party product certification program based on proven emissions standards and to provide specifying and procurement professionals with a resource for low emitting products. GREENGUARD Certification is a voluntary program available to all manufacturers and their suppliers. For more information, please visit www.greenguard.org.

 

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JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Conference Call on Financial Results

 

Thursday, August 3, 2006 4:00 EDT

 

RACINE, WI – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Management of JohnsonDiversey Inc. and JohnsonDiversey Holdings Inc. will discuss the financial performance of the corporations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 in a combined conference call on Friday, August 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. 

 

Form 10-Q reports for JohnsonDiversey Inc. and JohnsonDiversey Holdings Inc. will be available no later than August 10, 2006 on the investor relations page at www.johnsondiversey.com.   

 

The quarterly conference call can be accessed via telephone as follows:

 

Conference Name:                    JohnsonDiversey

Conference Date:                      August 11, 2006

Conference Start Time:             10:00 a.m. EDT

 

Domestic Toll-free Bridge #:     (800) 946-0713

International Bridge #:             (719) 457-2642

Pass Code:                              Operator Assisted (for assistance during call, dial *0)

 

Replay Domestic Toll-free #:    (888) 203-1112

Replay International #:            (719) 457-0820

Replay Access Code:               9901428

 

 

This conference call will be recorded with a replay period of two weeks.  Lines will be muted until the company completes its comments on the results.  Thereafter, a Q&A session will be provided.

    

With sales into more than 140 countries, JohnsonDiversey, Inc. is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions to the institutional and industrial marketplace.  JohnsonDiversey Inc. serves customers in the lodging, food services, retail, health care, food and beverage sectors as well as building service contractors worldwide.

 

Contact:

 

John Matthews

Vice President Corporate Affairs

(262) 631-4001

john.matthews@johnsondiversey.com

Source:  JohnsonDiversey Inc.