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Globus Cork has trail blazed an innovative approach to the marriage of art and creativity to cork flooring. It is the only company to have developed a rich, transparent, broad color palette ranging from the subtle to the bold. Globus Cork has boldly introduced the scheme of various patterns and sizes not found from any other cork manufacturer. The result is a vast selection for our customers and as a harvested product, the environmentally sound choice for flooring. A beautiful cork floor is good for your health as well as the environment. They developed our products in 1990 and are the only U.S. manufacturer of colored cork tiles. With all this in mind, Globus Cork has rendered cork more accessible for a broader range of uses. With its great thermal and acoustical insulative properties, Globus Cork tiles are suitable for floors, walls or ceilings. Their colored cork tiles are available for shipping worldwide. Explore their site to learn more! http://www.corkfloor.com
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Formal Legislative Role

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