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January 16, 2013
CertainTeed, Bailey Metal Products to form grid joint venture

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed will form a joint venture with Bailey Metal Products (BMP) of Concord, Ont., to manufacture suspended ceiling grid in Canada and the United States.   

January 15, 2013
CertainTeed boosts sustainability of ceilings

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Ceilings is boosting the sustainability of its Ecophon acoustical fiberglass ceiling panels with the addition a fiberglass manufacturing method that combines a high-recycled content with a renewable plant-based binding agent. 

December 17, 2012
CertainTeed promotes GreenCircle certification

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. said it is the first building materials manufacturer to achieve the new GreenCircle Certified multi-attribute, third-party certification.

September 4, 2012
CertainTeed boosts Philly green project

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Building Products donated to a project set to be YouthBuild Philadelphia’s first LEED Platinum-certified housing rehabilitation.

The recent rehabilitation of 4620 Greene Street benefited from CertainTeed insulation, gypsum, roofing, siding, fence and railing products -- all of which contributed to the lofty certification.

February 21, 2012
Customer service strategy: A free car

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Roofing gave away a new car in the name of customer service, and through a promotion called "On the Road Again." 

“The ‘On the Road Again’ promotion is a way for us to show our appreciation to loyal customers like Jack Impriano,” said Jay Butch, director of contractor programs for CertainTeed Roofing.

February 3, 2012
CertainTeed rolls out picket fence with texture

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. is bringing a modern twist to traditional picket fence by integrating its exclusive texturing process to the Bufftech Danbury product line.

Replicating the look and feel of wood, Danbury with Select Cedar is now available in seven colors that complement the entire Bufftech product line.

January 31, 2012
CertainTeed hits environmental milestones

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed said it has achieved significant milestones in reducing the environmental impact at its 60-plus manufacturing facilities in North America.

Specifically, CertainTeed has reduced energy consumption by 15% and water usage by 24% over the past four years. In addition, it has decreased the amount of waste going to landfills from its facilities by 33%.

October 6, 2011
CertainTeed introduces Apollo Solar Roofing System

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. is introducing the Apollo Solar Roofing System, featuring highly integrated photovoltaic (PV) panels into the roofing system.

September 15, 2011
CertaSpec roofing-spec tool goes online

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. introduced a new version of CertaSpec, designed to make proposal generation and spec writing easier for roofing contractors and specifiers.

The new web-based version of CertaSpec, its roofing spec writing software, includes updated LEED information as well as the ability to create customizable accounts, which provide more efficient project tracking and more readily accessible technical product information.

September 5, 2011
With SFI, CertainTeed embraces sustainability

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed is making a significant change to its kraft-faced fiberglass insulation by incorporating paper certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

June 9, 2011
CertainTeed expands colors for EverNew decking

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed added two new shades to its EverNew PT Decking collection: Castle Gray and Tudor Brown. 

The new colors join an existing palette of Bronze, Slate, Ipe Tropics and Rosewood Tropics. 

March 8, 2011
CertainTeed offers incentives for contractors

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed announced an incentive program for contractors, including cash rebates, gas cards and a chance to win a car or motorcycle.

“We value our customers, and we’re very proud of the quality products we provide to them,” said Jay Butch, senior marketing manager for CertainTeed’s roofing contractor programs. “Our new incentive programs demonstrate our commitment to their overall success.”


February 16, 2011
CertainTeed expands Sustainable Insulation

Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. is expanding its Sustainable Insulation fiberglass insulation technology to new categories of product, including SoftTouch, Duct Wrap, Commercial Blanket Insulation and Metal Building Insulation.

November 9, 2010
Forge Lumber keeps building

Cincinnati-based Forge Lumber Co, the Home Channel News 2010 Independent Pro Dealer of the Year,...

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