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.
SOURCE Owens Corning
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