NEW YORK, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Timber Treatment Technologies
(TTT) and Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: HBP) today announced that they
have entered into a national agreement for Huttig to distribute lumber treated
with TTT's TimberSIL(TM), the first and only non-toxic process to provide a
protective barrier against most wood protection problems such as rot and
decay. TimberSIL has received wide acclaim from leading home design and
residential building trade publications for its environmentally friendly
Sodium Silicate Technology. The announcement coincided with TimberSIL being
named one of Popular Science magazine's 2005 "Best of What's New Award"
recipients. TimberSIL and the other 2005 winners will be highlighted in the
December issue of Popular Science magazine, expected to be on newsstands
November 15th.
Lumber treated with TimberSIL provides a non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-
carcinogenic barrier against most wood protection problems. It also improves
the durability of lumber used in residential construction. Ideal for decking
applications, it is also designed for interior and exterior, above-ground and
in-ground use, and is fully stainable and paintable.
"We are highly enthusiastic about the opportunity to offer such an
environmentally friendly, high quality and cutting-edge product," said Michael
A. Lupo, President and CEO of Huttig. "TimberSIL, as its Popular Science
Award attests, has broad potential and is a logical complement to Huttig's
other lines of value-added wood products."
Huttig will begin distribution of TimberSIL-treated lumber in early 2006,
initially through two treatment facilities. Northern Crossarm Co., an
independent treater located in Chippewa, WI, will supply Huttig's Midwestern
branches. TTT's own treatment facility in Greenville, SC, will provide
TimberSIL-treated wood throughout the Carolinas. Huttig plans to continue to
expand distribution of TimberSIL as facilities are licensed throughout the
remainder of 2006 and into 2007.
"For generations, Huttig has built its reputation bringing important
innovations to America's homeowners and builders," said Karen Slimak, the
environmental scientist who invented TimberSIL and founded TTT. "We are
honored to be a part of this long Huttig tradition."
Timber Treatment Technologies, LLC, utilizes a proprietary micro
manufacturing process to protect and enhance wood products. TimberSIL(TM),
its flagship product, is designed to protect lumber from most wood protection
problems, such as rot and decay, without using toxic ingredients. The
Company's patented Sodium Silicate Technology was developed by environmental
toxicologist Karen Slimak, who has investigated the relationships between
human health and chemical exposure for more than 30 years. Corporate offices
are located near Washington, D.C. and its operational headquarters are located
near Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more at http://www.TimberSIL.com .
Huttig Building Products, Inc., based in St. Louis, MO and currently in
its 120th year of business, is one of the largest domestic distributors of
millwork, building materials and wood products used principally in new
residential construction and in home improvement, remodeling and repair work.
Huttig distributes its products through 46 distribution centers serving 47
states. The Company's wholesale distribution centers sell principally to
building materials dealers, national buying groups, home centers and
industrial users, including makers of manufactured homes.
SOURCE Huttig Building Products, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.TimberSIL.com
http://www.huttig.com
CONTACT:
For Timber Treatment Technologies, Gary
Bridgman of inferno, +1-901-278-3773, ext. 207,
gary@creativeinferno.com ; For Huttig Building Products, Inc.,
Nikki Wildman, Marketing Services Manager, of Huttig Building
Products, +1-314-216-2600, nwildman@huttig.com , or Jeff McKenzie
of Anreder & Company, +1-212-532-3232, jeff.mckenzie@anreder.com
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