Integra Seating Achieves BIFMA LEVEL®1 Certification for 35-Plus Products
Walworth, Wis., November 2024— Integra Seating, a leader in high-performance lounge seating solutions for commercial applications, has officially earned LEVEL® 1, BIFMA’s sustainability certification program for furniture, for a large selection of its seating and tables. This milestone confirms the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in furniture design and manufacturing.
LEVEL is a comprehensive and transparent third-party certification program. The LEVEL mark attests that the product, the manufacturing facility, and the company responsible for the product have been evaluated against the multi-attribute criteria of the ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard. Products certified under the LEVEL program can be chosen with confidence.
The following product lines have successfully met the rigorous standards outlined in the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2019 Furniture Sustainability Standard, are Clean Air Gold Certified, and passed the LEVEL Credit 7.4.4 (Target Chemical Elimination, also formerly Healthier Hospitals Initiative compliant):
Lounge Seating:
- Alpine Collection | Alta, Après, Brighton, Solitude, Summit
- Coastal Collection | Metal and Wood: Bay, Marina, Reef, Seaside, Tide
- CH Kids Collection
- Coffee House Collection | Standard Back and High Back (excludes Divider Panels)
- Kallise Lounge Collection
- Pax Lounge Collection
- The Lounge Collection | Elite, Flair, Rendezvous, Rendezvous Squared, Soirée
- Valayo Collection
Benches, Ottomans & Poufs:
- Alpine Collection | Alpine Ottomans, Summit Ottomans
- Coastal Collection | Metal and Wood – Coastal Benches, Tide Footstool/Ottoman
- CH Kids Ottomans
- Coffee House Ottomans
- Kallise Ottomans & Benches
- Pax Poufs/Ottomans
- The Lounge Collection | All Elite, Flair, Rendezvous, Rendezvous Squared, and Soirée Ottomans
- Valayo Benches
Tables*:
- Alpine Tables
- Coastal Tables
- Kallise Tables
- Kixsy Laptop Table
- Valayo Tables
*Includes solid surface and metal legs/bases only
“For over 40 years, we have taken sustainability and corporate responsibility seriously as evidenced in part by our component-based construction and superior product strength,” said Chandra Putnam, president of Integra Seating. “This BIFMA LEVEL 1 certification achievement reflects our ongoing journey and commitment to sustainability, transparency, and innovation, ensuring that our customers can make sustainable choices without compromising design, strength, or functionality. Furniture manufacturing has always been a labor of love for Integra, and we are excited to offer this important ‘stamp of approval’ for our lounge seating and tables to the marketplace.”
BIFMA LEVEL certification is recognized across the furniture industry as a benchmark for sustainable practices. The LEVEL certification program provides a clear and simple way to identify products that are sustainable and responsibly produced. Specifiers can compare LEVEL-certified products easily and choose them with confidence. By prioritizing eco-friendly processes, Integra Seating continues to set an example in the pursuit of greener manufacturing solutions.
For more information about Integra Seating’s certified products and sustainability initiatives, please visit integraseating.com
About Integra
Located in Southern Wisconsin, Integra Inc. is a family-owned and women-owned and operated company that has been designing and manufacturing seating and tables for lounge and reception areas since 1982. The company started with Monroe Putnam’s patented “tube and plug” inner construction design. Now led by Chandra Putnam, Integra has grown into an industry leader that accommodates each customer’s and end user’s unique requirements, continually adding new products to the portfolio that exceed customer expectations. Integra sets the standard for products with functional style, durability, flexibility, and first-class customer service. With a focus on durability and minimizing environmental impact, all Integra seating lines have replaceable components to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for any facility. More information is available at www.integraseating.com