[February 17, 2015]

Superior Essex Announces its Participation in the Multi-Attribute Label Pilot Program

Superior Essex announces that it is the first participant and the only cable manufacturer to take part in the Multi-Attribute Label Pilot Program. The Multi-Attribute Label Program was developed by GreenCircle Certified LLC to address Federal Executive Order 13514, which mandates the purchase of sustainable products by all federal purchasers, such as the Department of Defense and GSA (News - Alert).

This program seeks to simplify the procurement process for federal purchasers by providing a complete overview of the sustainability of a product in a single certification. These Multi-Attribute Certifications will include information such as the completion of a Life Cycle Assessment and the publication of an Environmental Product Declaration, as well as water usage, waste diversion, and carbon footprint reduction. Multi-Attribute Certifications are certified through a credible third-party, in accordance with U.S. Green Building Council, International Green Construction Code, and FTC (News - Alert) Green Guide standards, thereby ensuring accuracy and transparency of a manufacturer's environmental impact as it relates to that product, as well as protecting federal purchasers from misleading sustainability claims.

Initially, Superior ssex will offer fifty products with Multi-Attribute Certifications, including a complete selection of Premises Copper and Premises Fiber cables. These products are also covered by Environmental Product Declarations and Health Product Declarations™, allowing them to contribute toward points in LEED certification.

"Superior Essex is committed to being the industry leader in providing tangible solutions for companies or agencies with sustainable procurement mandates," says Eric Perry, Vice President of Engineering and Quality Control at Superior Essex. "The publication of the Multi-Attribute Certification for premises data cables provides assurance to our customers that Superior Essex accurately and transparently conveys our leadership in sustainability."

"GreenCircle takes pride in advancing sustainable procurement through connecting responsible manufacturers and institutional purchasers," says Annie Bevan, Certification and Operations Manager, GreenCircle Certified. "It is important for companies that are committed to providing quality products while reducing environmental impacts, like Superior Essex, to stand out from the crowd and reach these large scale purchasers. Together, these manufacturers and purchasers can make a significant impact."

For more about our Environmental Initiatives, visit ce.SuperiorEssex.com/environmental

About Superior Essex

Superior Essex International LP is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cable, wire and accessory products serving the communications industry, energy industry and related distribution markets. Superior Essex International LP is a subsidiary of Superior Essex Inc. SuperiorEssex.com

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