Sep 18, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Unisource Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading distributors of paper, packaging and facility supplies in North America, has earned nationwide chain-of-custody certification. Unisource was certified by SGS - the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company - at all Unisource distribution centers and PaperPlus locations. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Chain-of-custody tracks paper products throughout their life cycle beginning with proper forestry management all the way to consumption by the end-user. Companies, such as Unisource, play a vital role in maintaining integrity throughout the entire distribution chain. Unisource's warehouse facilities are now certified by three independent forest management agencies. Unisource is the first national distributor to earn three certifications, including Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the prestigious Program for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). The three certifications extend to March 2012. "Our Chain-of-Custody certification is a prestigious seal of approval, and it provides assurances to our customers that we are following best practices and fulfilling our responsibilities in forest management," said Ed Farley, Unisource vice president, marketing - paper. "The market demand for chain-of-custody is continuing to increase, particularly in the paper industry, and our certification strengthens our commitment to environmental stewardship." Unisource's Paper businesses include Websource, a paper broker with expertise in servicing the commercial printing web market; Rollsource, the industry leader in the specialized converting of commercial printing paper for distribution in the business forms and direct mail industries; PaperPlus, Unisource's specialty local retail store concept servicing small commercial and quick printers in select markets; and Paper Solution, which offers customers a streamlined selection of high-volume paper products. In addition, Unisource also owns Graphic Communications, a full-service paper and print brokerage that services a wide variety of regional, national and international companies. These businesses supply commercial printers and publishers and a broad range of industry segments with the leading brands of paper and imaging supplies. Unisource also sells its own private label brands that offer quality at an affordable price. The company's product lines are designed to meet customer needs across the full range of business paper for all communication applications. This includes books, catalogs, manuals, forms, brochures, booklets, letters, newsletters, flyers, reporting, advertising and direct mail. Unisource Worldwide, Inc., is a leading independent marketer and distributor of commercial printing and business imaging papers, packaging systems and facility supplies and equipment in North America. Headquartered in Norcross, Gejrgia, Unisource is one of the largest private companies in the United States and offers the most comprehensive suite of products and services in the industry. With approximately 6 500 team members - including approximately 2 600 sales, customer service and technical support specialists; 100 distribution centers, and a fleet of approximately 1 300 vehicles - Unisource can deliver what your business needs when and where you want it - locally, regionally and nationally.