Innovative Stone™ is the Only 100% Natural Stone Supplier Certified to NSF®/ANSI Standard 51

HAUPPAUGE, NY - November 5, 2007 - Innovative Stone™ announced today that its natural stone material, protected by PermaShield®, has received certifications from NSF® International, formerly the National Sanitation Foundation. This highly coveted distinction identifies PermaShield-protected natural stone materials as being safe for public health and safety worldwide. More noteworthy is the fact that Innovative Stone™ is the only 100% natural stone supplier in reception of this authoritative seal of hygiene and safety.

PermaShield® is Innovative Stone™'s revolutionary anti-staining technology. Results of scientific studies conducted by independent laboratories conclude that PermaShield-treated countertops are more stain resistant and easier to clean when compared to untreated granite. The certification from NSF® states that PermaShield-protected natural stones, with a polished finish, meet the finish standard according to NSF-51, which includes cleanability. The certification is expected to further increase interest in PermaShield-protected products such as Stonemark™ by Innovative Stone™, which, through Innovative Stone™'s exclusive partnership with The Home Depot® and Expo Design Center®, is quickly becoming one of the most popular surfaces in the American household.

"We are very proud that PermaShield-protected surfaces have received NSF-51 certification as it is unequivocally clear that Innovative Stone™ products continue to be at the forefront of true innovation for the contemporary home," said Karen Pearse, chief executive officer and founder of Innovative Stone™. "This certification enables the use of the highly recognized and trusted NSF® mark on our products and will help further differentiate them in the marketplace."

According to Mike Kohler, technical manager of NSF®'s Food Equipment Certification Program, "Innovative Stone™'s PermaShield-protected surfaces have met the standards for our NSF-51 certification, and in doing so, broke new ground in our categorical certification structure."

About Innovative Stone™:
Innovative Stone™ is a leading fabricator, supplier and distributor of branded natural stone products for commercial and residential markets, with operations in New York, Brazil, China, India and Italy, as well as distribution centers in major cities across the U.S. Innovative Stone™ pioneered Stonemark®, the first branded granite countertop, exclusive to The Home Depot and Expo Design Center. Other Innovative Stone™ brands include: Bellavana™, PermaShield® and Proliner™. With more than five million square feet of granite fabricated and installed, Innovative Stone™ is the world's largest granite countertop fabricator. Innovative Stone™ is recognized for its commitment to excellence and unsurpassed customer service by discerning homeowners, architects and designers of the world's most beautiful buildings, retail venues and hotels. For additional information regarding Innovative Stone™, call 631-273-4445 Ext. 2255, visit http://www.innovativestone.com, or e-mail info@innovativestone.com.