International Library Furniture Company

Mission Statement

International Library Furniture's mission is to be a Single Source furniture manufacturer to any librarian. Everything is manufactured under the same roof in the same plant. This type of manufacturing benefits the customer, from convenience, quality assurance and color. Plus the standard fifteen (15) year warranty on all products. ILF will maintain it's high level of quality and stand behind our products for years to come. ILF will also maintain our state of the art & innovative designs to stay ahead of the industry.

We have gone the extra mile to have our products tested by Underwriters Laboratories. We put our products through the strenuous tests not just to pass, but exceed the industry standard specifications. We have gone one step further to have our finish tested to exceed the industry standards. Quality has to start somewhere so we have our materials checked and re-checked to make sure the materials in your furniture are the highest of quality. We go above and beyond to make sure the furniture you buy is the best of its kind. Anybody can build furniture but nobody can build quality furniture like we do.

International Library Furniture vows to always satisfy every customer for years to come whether they be new customers or repeat customers. We want all of our customers repeat customers.

History

International Library Furniture Co. specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of contemporary library furniture and custom designed library furniture, upholstered lounge seating, reading chairs and computer furniture.

International Library Furniture Co. was incorporated in September, 1985 by its founder Fred Winkelman of Fort Worth, Texas. Fred Winkelman has been building library furniture for over 40 years. The company focused on marketing it's products to the public, university and corporate libraries in the continental United States and Overseas. Now ILF is focused on the complete market from K-12 to Public. Our manufacturing facility in Keene, Texas has incorporated much of the state of the art computer driven technology.

Computer assisted design (CAD), material resource planning (MRP), multi-operation work centers, and CNC equipment to produce fine library furniture from raw stock. We are now including Laser engraving. All manufacturing from upholstering line to finishing operations are all at the same location, which intern makes ILF a true Single Source company.

I.L.F. has earned the reputation as the finest manufacturer in library furniture. Our imaginative designs for custom, traditional, and contemporary library furniture addresses the need for today's electronic library. In all our furniture, the user's comfort and safety are combined with the library's operational and budgetary needs.

I.L.F. is set apart from both millwork and other manufacturers are as follows:

American Library Association (ALA) Library Technology Reports. ILF follows the guidelines set forth by the ALA to manufacture our products to stand up to the rigors of public use.

American Woodworking Institute (AWI) Standards ILF uses these guidelines as standards for the grades of materials and manufacturing processes required for quality furnishings.
Underwriters Laboratory - I.L.F. is one of the first manufacturers of library furniture to voluntarily submit it's furnishings for testing.

I.L.F. was one of the first library furniture manufacturers to become U.L. listed under Office Furnishings Standard (QAWZ). The requirements for listing include compliance to the National Electrical Code and testing for structural integrity and fire rating. To date I.L.F. can be provided to meet the more stringent standards and thus satisfying requirements of local codes.

Boston Fire Code and California Technical Bulletin 133 - All upholstered seating manufactured by I.L.F. can be provided to meet the more stringent standards and thus satisfying requirements of local codes.

American Disabilities Act (ADA) - This recently published national standard defines for all national, state and local authorities the mobility and utilization need which must be addressed for all handicapped individuals in our society. I.L.F. follows the detail of this law in the dimensions and scale of our furniture design.

We are an exciting company committed to solving the problems of today's electronic library. Give us a chance to serve your library needs, if you do you will be glad you did.

Environmental Policies and Practices

Building Materials: We use products when specifications allow that have been recycled and remanufactured into quality building materials. Example: Particleboard, High-pressure laminate, chip board. All waste material are recycled and shipped to respective mills that reuse the materials and put it back in production of other products. Wood products are unique in a way the byproducts or waste products are reusable and can be incorporated in other useful products. Therefore cutting the waste of our National Forest by two third and allowing more trees to grow than before. Our National Forests are a valuable resource and need to be managed by recycling.

Hazardous waste: ILF uses small amounts of hazardous materials. The materials are stored in environmentally safe containers to prevent spills. The small amount of waste products that ILF produces is properly contained and transported by a licensed transport vehicle. The waste products are sent to a recycling facility and recycled.

Finishing: All finishing materials are HAPS compliant and meet the National Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Emissions for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations CFR40, Part 63, and Subpart JJ. We are also compliant with all National Environmental Protection Agency requirements for a Manufacturing Facility.

Water: ILF does not use water in the manufacturing process therefore does not produce wastewater. ILF does take the steps to filter air to protect the ground water from run-off from rain. Rainwater run-off is the only water discharged from International Library Furniture.

Shipping Materials: ILF uses only recycled cardboard, packing paper when crating products for shipping. The wooden crate is completely recyclable. ILF mainly ships blanket wrapped trucks, which does not produce any waste of National Forestry Products.

Right to Know: ILF complies with the Right to Know Laws for employees and customers concerning chemicals contained and used in the production of our products. Material Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for all materials contained and used in the products manufactured by International Library Furniture.

International Library Furniture is a firm believer and participant in protecting today's environment. ILF feels the need to protect the environment for the children of future generations. Lets all recycle and help save the planet.