Paul N. Gardner Co. USA (GARDCO) recently announced a major sustainability milestone. The company is implementing a global phase-out of PFAS containing products, effective December 31, 2025. This strategic move aligns GARDCO with emerging international regulations and market expectations, while underscoring our commitment to environment and customer wellbeing.

GARDCO reports that several individual PFAS compounds, such as PFOA and PFOS, are already restricted, and the European Union has set the first group-wide ban. James Fusco, product manager, Paul N. Gardner Co. (GARDCO) explained, “Due to restrictions under chemical regulations there was an urgent need to phase out the PFAS products in our portfolio. Our decision is driven by an urgent need to protect sustainability, comply with global laws, and meet the needs of our customers.”

The transition to PFAS-free products offers numerous advantages, including reducing highly persistent and toxic chemicals in the environment, helping protect ecosystems, aligning GARDCO with global standards, anticipating future legal requirements, opening doors for new business from customers seeking PFAS-free solutions, reducing regulatory workload across departments and improves organizational sustainability, and improving market perception by eliminating toxic chemicals.

GARDCO’s PFAS phase-out began in June 2024 with initial communications and planning. Key milestones included:

• Initial phase-out (products with no sales/stock): September 1, 2024
• Completion of final PFAS products production: December 31, 2024
• Full transition to PFAS-free status: December 31, 2025

Products to be impacted by the change include all products that contain Teflon (Tefcrom applicators, Teflon coated thermometers, disperser blades, etc.).

GARDCO’s technical teams are committed to seamlessly managing the transition and ensuring customers experience no interruption in service or product performance. Effective non-stick alternatives to PFAS such as Cerakote and other substitute materials are already in place for the affected product lines. The process includes close monitoring, regular customer updates, and the introduction of innovative, sustainable formulations that deliver the same trusted results without environmental compromise.

To get additional information about GARDCO and this change, visit www.gardco.com.

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