SKF USA Inc. Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification; Governor Rendell Attends, Stresses Importance of Green Building Principles, Solar Energy

October 19, 2010

LANSDALE, Pa., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF USA Inc. announced today at a special ceremony attended by Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell and approximately 500 employees and distinguished guests, that it has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. SKF USA is the first commercial building in Pennsylvania to achieve Platinum level certification under LEED for Commercial Interiors™ — and one of only 60 worldwide. LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

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