Owens Corning Innovates New Technology for Foam Insulating Systems
March 27 2008 - 4:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
New Blowing Agent Technology Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by
More Than 70 Percent with Zero Ozone Depletion TOLEDO, Ohio, March
27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a world
leader in building materials systems and glass fiber
reinforcements, today announced that it has developed new blowing
agent technology that will allow the company to manufacture its
complete line of foam insulating systems in North America with more
than a 70 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and zero
ozone depletion. Owens Corning has already begun the conversion of
its foam insulation manufacturing facilities to the new blowing
agent technology. The timetable will ensure the full conversion of
its North American manufacturing footprint for foam insulation,
inclusive of the start-up of a new facility in Gresham, Ore., prior
to the Montreal Protocol mandate of 2010. "The development of this
new technology and investment in the full conversion of our
manufacturing facilities reflects our long-term commitment to our
customers and the growth of their businesses," said Kim Howard,
vice president and general manager, foam insulation. "We will
continue to look for new technologies that better deliver
insulating systems, save energy, protect the environment, and meet
our customers' needs." Owens Corning PINK Foamular(R) and
PROPINK(R) Rigid Foam insulating systems save energy and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by providing a durable exterior sheathing
that is resistant to damage, provides an insulating value of R5 per
inch, and is moisture resistant. Owens Corning foam insulation
products are used in above and below grade applications in
residential, commercial and industrial markets. Commitment to
Sustainability Investing in new technology for foam insulation
manufacturing is one way that Owens Corning is fulfilling its
commitment to sustainability - greening its products, greening its
operations, and improving the energy efficiency of the built
environment. "An investment in insulation manufacturing is a
long-term investment in energy efficiency and greenhouse gas
reduction," said Frank O'Brien-Bernini, chief sustainability
officer. "Extruded polystyrene foam board is an important
insulation product that meets the market need for efficient thermal
performance combined with durability and moisture resistance.
Simultaneous with this major technology conversion, we remain
focused on further reducing energy intensity and emissions from our
manufacturing operations around the world." About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) is a leading global producer of residential
and commercial building materials, glass fiber reinforcements and
engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune 500 company
for 53 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving
sustainability through delivering solutions, transforming markets
and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a
market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of $5
billion in 2007 and 19,000 employees in 26 countries on five
continents. Additional information is available at
http://www.owenscorning.com/. DATASOURCE: Owens Corning CONTACT:
Media, Jason Saragian, +1-419-248-8987; Investors, Scott Deitz,
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