JAYCO – 100% GREEN CERTIFIED BY INDEPENDENT AGENCY

JAYCO – News Release

Jayco 100% Green Certified by Independent Agency.

TRA Certification Incorporated is an independent, internationally accredited, third-party green certifier known for integrity and diligence.  TRA is a leader in the field of systems-built engineering, certification and inspection services.  We have been in business since 1967 and have provided services to hundreds of manufacturers. To earn more about TRA Certification Initiatives follow this link – Building Green.

Jayco is the First Major Manufacturer to be 100% Green Certified and fully building products with green manufacturing processes and materials.

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There are four levels of TRA’s green rating for RV Manufacturer’s: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald. The majority of Jayco products have received Gold and Emerald Ratings. Gold Ratings for two categories (resource efficiency a nd energy efficiency); Emerald Ratings for three categories (water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and operation and maintenances).

Jayco has manufacturing facilities in Middlebury, IN and Idaho Falls, ID. Both plants have received TRA Green Certification recognition. Read about the Idaho Falls location – Jay Flight goes green. 

The Jayco Skylark travel trailer was awarded an Emerald Level Performance Rating, the Highest Available.

The 2011 Skylark is light enough to be towed by most SUV’s and minivans. It answers the call towards being “greener” than conventionally built travel trailers of its size by offering standard features aimed at energy efficiency. Green technology such as LED lighting systems throughout help consume less than one-fourth the electricity than conventional lighting consumes, and lamps last about 10 times as long. Double-paned acrylic tinted windows, Azdel Superlite substrate in all lamination and various other “sustainable technology” techniques help keep the Skylark energy efficient.

Azdel Superlite Substrate

“Jayco is honored to be the 1st major manufacturer to receive 100% green certification of all its towable and motor home products and plants”.”We are proud of the efforts we make to be a “green” company and operate as a good corporate citizen.” Our recycling program has been in effect since the 1980’s. Being Green Minded is part of how we do business – a recent report of our efforts in 2009 shows our recycling efforts and other conservation programs has helped us save more then 28,000 trees. We saved enough energy to power more than 600 family homes for an entire year, and saved more than 14,000 cubic yards of landfill space.” Derald Bontrager, Jayco president

Derald Bontrager

Article reproduced from Jayco News Release, Tra Certification and RV Business