Owens Corning Extends Brand Power with Launch of Solace(TM) Windows to Help Remodelers Drive Sales - New PINK insulated fibergla
August 27 2008 - 4:58PM
PR Newswire (US)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning
(NYSE:OC), today announced the introduction of Solace(TM) Windows,
a fiberglass- reinforced window provided through Owens Corning
Construction Services. The addition of Solace(TM) Windows extends
the power of the Owens Corning brand to remodelers in the
replacement window market by broadening its product portfolio of
energy-efficient solutions. (Photo:
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Solace(TM) Windows join the family of energy-efficient remodeling
solutions for homes including the Owens Corning Basement Finishing
System(TM) and SunSuites(TM) Sunroom, the first fiberglass sunroom.
The windows, which exceed energy star requirements in all climate
zones, are now available to select specialty remodelers who will be
the sole dealer in their area through exclusive sales territories.
"With homeowners thinking 'don't move....improve,' Owens Corning is
bringing to market a solution that improves the look of your home,
and at the same time helps reduce energy costs," said Bill LeBaron,
president, Owens Corning Construction Services. "Solace(TM) Windows
offer remodelers the opportunity to provide a high-quality
replacement window solution with the power of one of the most
preferred building materials brands and the support needed to drive
their business." "Our customers' satisfaction with Owens Corning
products is tremendously high," said John Cherubim, president of
Remodel USA. "In the four years since adding installed sales of
Owens Corning products, our business has doubled. We wouldn't have
achieved this level of growth without Owens Corning. Even in this
economy, with the addition of Solace(TM) Windows, I expect Remodel
USA's business to continue to grow." Owens Corning Construction
Services makes business support available to its Solace(TM) Windows
partners including "role play" sales training, strategic business
planning, marketing and PR tools, and lead generation expertise. In
addition to the windows' energy efficiency, Solace(TM) Windows
provide specialty remodelers with differentiating product
performance enhancements, including: -- The strength of a
fiberglass-reinforced vinyl window combined with a heart of PINK
insulation -- Overall U-factors as low as .15 as certified with the
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) -- A design pressure
(DP) 60 structural rating -- More than 25 percent more viewing area
than typical vinyl replacement windows -- Popular design and style
options to choose from including 17 color combinations, designer
glass, between the glass blinds and simulated divided lites --
Average two week order turnaround throughout the year Solace(TM)
Windows are backed by a Limited Lifetime Transferable Warranty
including glass breakage. For more information about Solace(TM)
Windows or to learn about becoming an exclusive partner in your
area, visit http://www.solacewindows.com/ or contact
1-800-GET-PINK(TM), or . Sustainability at Owens Corning At Owens
Corning, we define sustainability as meeting the needs of the
present without compromising the world that we leave to the future.
This approach to business energizes our people, creates growth
opportunities for our customers and drives value for our
stakeholders. For more information about our sustainability
programs or to see the latest edition of our sustainability report,
go to http://www.owenscorning.com/sustainability/ . 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 54 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 18,000 employees in 26
countries on five continents. Additional information is available
at http://www.owenscorning.com/.
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Artis of Owens Corning, +1-419-248-5577, ; or Heidi Hall of HMH,
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