Plantronics’ Latest Office Wireless Headset, Savi® 740, first to achieve TCO Certified Headsets 2
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) is the first headset company to be
certified for TCO Certified Headsets 2. The new certification, launched
today, is awarded to headsets that are designed for maximum performance,
usability and have minimal environmental impact. It builds on the
foundations of the existing TCO’07 certification programme with emphasis
on sustainability, environmental compliance and corporate social
responsibility. Headsets that are TCO Certified are third party tested
for low emissions, superior sound quality and high durability.
The first headset to receive the new TCO certification is Plantronics
Savi® 740, the lightest DECTTM headset on the market, allowing the
office professional to manage calls coming in from a PC, desk phone, or
mobile phone; seamlessly switching between all three as required. It
provides the user with up to 120 metres roaming range, and the three
headset wearing styles: over the ear, over the head, and behind the neck
give users a variety of options for maximum long-term comfort and
flexibility.
Plantronics was the first headset company to achieve the initial TCO
certification - TCO’07 - in March 2007 and currently over 100
Plantronics headsets carry the TCO ‘07 label - this is twice as many as
any other headset manufacturer. Now all new Plantronics headsets,
launched earlier this month, including those in the Savi 700 Series,
Savi 400 Series, CS500TM Series as well as the Blackwire® 435 are
currently undergoing assessment for the new TCO Certified Headsets 2 and
within the next year all of Plantronics products will undergo the
necessary tests to comply with the latest requirements.
Philip Vanhoutte, SVP and EMEA Managing Director of Plantronics,
comments “We are delighted and very proud to have been awarded the
new latest TCO certification, this endorsement is a true independent
testament to our drive to design and manufacturer products of the
highest quality.”
Sören Enholm, CEO at TCO Development, says “To achieve the new TCO
Certified Headsets 2 companies need to demonstrate a commitment to
sustainable practices across the business as a whole alongside
fulfilling our environmental and ergonomic requirements for the products
themselves. Plantronics shows a dedicated commitment to maintaining
environmentally responsible processes and succeeds in developing
products that are both ergonomically, acoustically and environmentally
sound.”
Availability
Plantronics Savi 700 series is priced from £261 to £289 ex VAT,
depending on headset wearing style and is available from June 2011
through Plantronics authorised retailers. For more information about all
the new headset systems, the various configurations available to
customers, and pricing, please click here
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PRESS CONTACT
Plantronics
Rowland Harding
Account Manager
Email: rharding@golinharris.com
Tel:
+44 (0)20 7067 0476
TCO Development
Birgitta Halvarsson
Director Communications
Tel direct: +46
(0)8 782 9118
Mobile: +46 (0)70 377 56 03
Email: Birgitta.Halvarsson@tcodevelopment.com
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About Plantronics - Simply Smarter Communications™
Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses
and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology for 50
years, creating innovative products that allow people to simply
communicate. From unified communication solutions to Bluetooth®
headsets, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and
extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the
Fortune 100, as well as emergency dispatch, air traffic control and the
New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com.
About TCO Development
TCO Development is the company behind TCO Certified - the
worldwide-recognized usability and eco label for ICT products. TCO
Certified is a third party certification for high performance ICT
products that are also designed for minimal environmental impact. The
TCO certification program covers computers, displays, projectors and
phone headsets. Energy efficiency, reduction of hazardous substances,
CSR and usability are key elements of all TCO Certified products. Since
1992, the TCO certification has made it easy to choose technology
designed for both usability and the environment. TCO Development is
owned by TCO (The Swedish Confederation for Professional Employees) and
headquartered in Stockholm Sweden.
www.tcodevelopment.com.
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