TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE:
OC) announced that its FOAMULAR(R) XPS foam insulation was used in the
construction of the floors, steps and parking lot of the main 2008 Beijing
Olympic venue, National Stadium, in Beijing, China, and in other sports
stadiums for the Olympic games.
"We are proud that Owens Corning FOAMULAR(R) XPS insulation was
selected to be part of these modern structures built to represent the world
in this year's Olympic games," said Roy Dean, president, Insulating Systems
business. "Our participation in these high-profile projects in China
represents our global focus to provide customer building technologies that
improve energy efficiency."
Also known as FOAMULAR(R) Metric, FOAMULAR(R) XPS is a polystyrene foam
insulation extruded into rigid boards. FOAMULAR(R) XPS has high insulating
values, superior moisture resistance and high compressive strength.
FOAMULAR(R) XPS insulation is part of Owens Corning's full line of
insulating products that deliver energy efficiency based on 70 years of
building science. The product line also includes Owens Corning's PINK
Fiberglas(TM) insulation, which saves a significant amount of energy in
existing homes and commercial buildings.
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.
SOURCE Owens Corning
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