VISTA, Calif., July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Building
Products, Inc., (PINK: ECOB), the manufacturer of Eco Red Shield™
treated wood products that protect against fire and mold, today
announced that it has hired the governmental affairs firm of Gordon
Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTH-GA) to assist the
company in pursuing opportunities with eligible entities under the
$1 billion National Disaster
Resilience Competition that was announced by President Obama
earlier this month.
Under the program, grant funding is available through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development
Block Grant-Disaster Recovery to states, units of general local
government, Indian tribes and Insular areas that experienced a
Presidentially-declared major disaster in 2011, 2012 or 2013. Among
eligible activities under the program, grantees can use funding for
housing and the rehabilitation of homes and buildings damaged in
declared disasters.
"We are already building the most defensive homes in America,"
stated Steve Conboy, President/CEO,
Eco Building Products, Inc. "As states and local governments look
to rebuild from these disasters, Eco stands uniquely qualified to
assist in rebuilding stronger to assure that the nation is better
prepared and more resilient to natural disasters."
In addition to pursuing opportunities to partner with entities
that are eligible for National Disaster Resilience Competition
funding, GTH-GA will also be working with state governments to
raise awareness of Eco's products and to encourage the use of mold
resistant building supplies.
"Mold is a huge problem," explained Noah
Reandeau, Vice President of Strategy, Gordon Thomas
Honeywell Governmental Affairs. "We are excited to have this
opportunity to eliminate the avoidable public health hazards
associated with mold, while also making America stronger and more
resilient."
"Gordon Thomas Honeywell is a
national leader in multi-state governmental affairs," agreed
Conboy. "They have a history of assisting market adoption of
revolutionary solutions like Eco's treated wood products and we are
pleased to partner with them."
About Eco Building Products, Inc.
Eco Building Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of treated wood
products that are protected against fire, mold/mycotoxins, fungus,
rot-decay, wood ingesting insects and termites by our proprietary
eco-friendly chemistry utilizing ECOB WoodSurfaceFilm™
and FRC™ technology (Fire Retardant Coating). Eco Building
products, "Eco Red Shield"
utilizing patent pending technology is the ultimate in wood
protection, preservation, and fire safety to building components
constructed of wood; from joists, beams and paneling, to floors and
ceilings.
About Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Affairs (GTH-GA) offers
comprehensive professional consultancy services including
governmental affairs, government research, and strategy consulting
to a diverse client base. The firm operates out of three offices:
Washington, DC; Tacoma, Washington; and Seattle, Washington. www.gth-gov.com
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Company Contact
Eco Building Products, Inc.
Phone: 1 888 Red Shld (888.733.7453)
Email: info@ecob.net
Web Site: www.ecob.net
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SOURCE Eco Building Products, Inc.