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Innovative Paper-Free All Service Jacket blocks moisture, eliminates mold and mildew food sources in pipe jacketing and increases resistance to damage 3x over standard ASJ TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today introduced the industry's first paper-free all service jacket (ASJ) for fiberglass pipe insulation with the launch of FIBERGLAS(TM) Pipe Insulation with Evolution(TM) Paper-Free ASJ. This innovative solution dramatically improves mold prevention* in commercial structures by eliminating paper, which can be a mold and mildew food source. This allows building owners, specifiers and contractors to build with more confidence for enhanced indoor air quality. In addition, the new super-strong jacket increases resistance to punctures and tears by more than three times traditional paper based ASJ**, which should extend the lifespan and improve the appearance of pipe insulation. In addition to strengthening prevention of mold and physical/damage protection, the Evolution(TM) Paper-Free ASJ provides the following performance benefits: * Stain Resistant - defies dirt, grease and common stains, retains "new" appearance longer and reduces the need for job rework; * Cleanable - easily wiped clean, yet accepts mastic and can be painted for color coding; * SSL II(R) Positive Closure System - Owens Corning's proprietary system fully seals the ASJ, which eliminates the need for contractors to reinforce the closure with staples and sealer - saving time, overall costs, and preserving the insulation. "Protecting pipe insulation from mold and mildew food sources is an overwhelming concern for pipe insulation contractors, specifiers and building owners," said Todd Parker, Owens Corning's business manager for pipe and equipment insulation. "We designed this new paper-free ASJ to support the market's need to eliminate mold. With paper-free facing, our pipe insulation system brings together two of the industry's major innovations the first paper-free ASJ for fiberglass pipe insulation combined with our SSL II(R) Positive Closure System, providing an easy to install, long-lasting pipe insulation solution that improves air quality and enhances the health of any building." Owens Corning Pipe Insulation with Evolution(TM) Paper-Free ASJ facing is available in all North America markets. For more information, please visit http://www.evolutionpaperfree.com/ or call 1-800-GET-PINK(TM). About Owens Corning Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) is a world leader in building materials systems and composite solutions. A Fortune 500 company for 53 consecutive years, Owens Corning people redefine what is possible each day to deliver high-quality products and services ranging from insulation, roofing and masonry products, to glass composite materials used in transportation, electronics, telecommunications and other high-performance applications. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of $6.5 billion in 2006 and operations in 30 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/. * Evolution(TM) Jacket does not support mold growth when tested in accordance with ASTM C1338. ** Based on puncture resistance, burst strength and tensile strength testing. Media Contact: Media Contact: Kerry Desberg Chris Grams Owens Corning GolinHarris (419) 248-5939 (312) 729-4364 DATASOURCE: Owens Corning CONTACT: Kerry Desberg of Owens Corning, +1-419-248-5939, ; or Chris Grams of GolinHarris, +1-312-729-4364, Web site: http://www.owenscorning.com/

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