CertainTeed Plant Expansion Means More Laminated Shingles in South Central U.S.Business Editors VALLEY FORGE Valley Forge, on the Schuylkill River, SE Pa., NW of Philadelphia. There, during the American Revolution, the main camp of the Continental Army was established (Dec., 1777–June, 1778) under the command of Gen. George Washington. , Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2003 Prompted by an increasing demand for laminated shingles shingles: see herpes zoster. shingles or herpes zoster Acute viral skin and nerve infection. Groups of small blisters appear along certain nerve segments, most often on the back, sometimes after a dull ache at the site; pain becomes in the South Central Region of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , CertainTeed Corporation has begun a major multi-million dollar expansion of its Shreveport, Louisiana roofing facility to install equipment to produce these popular shingles. In addition to its current three-tab shingle, low-slope roofing and felt underlayment production, the plant will now manufacture the highly popular Landmark(TM) Series line of laminated shingles. Landmark production is expected to kick-off late next year. Laminates, commonly referred to as "architectural" or "designer" shingles, are quickly becoming the roofing shingle of choice among consumers who reroof their homes with asphalt-based shingles. They consist of two pieces, a base and a dragon's tooth overlay, that feature striking color blends and shadow effects to create the appearance of natural wood shakes. "Laminated shingles are the fastest growing product segment in the roofing industry," says Kermit Stahl, CertainTeed's vice president of asphalt shingle manufacturing and technology. "Over 50-percent of all shingles sold this year will be laminates and the number is rising." Landmark is available nationwide with 30-, 40-, and 50-year limited warranties. It is available in at least eight colors (more depending on region of the country), features an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Class A fire rating, and is algae algae (ăl`jē) [plural of Lat. alga=seaweed], a large and diverse group of primarily aquatic plantlike organisms. These organisms were previously classified as a primitive subkingdom of the plant kingdom, the thallophytes (plants that resistant in select parts of the country. Landmark is also UL certified to meet ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials D3462, a stringent shingle performance standard required in most building codes today. "The decision to install a laminator at our Shreveport location is in direct response to growing customer confidence in CertainTeed and its products," Stahl says. "This is a testament to our workforce which is committed to excellent productivity, quality, and service." CertainTeed Corporation is a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. manufacturer of building materials including roofing, siding, insulation, windows and patio doors, fence, decking, railing, foundations and pipe. The company is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania This article is about the Village of Valley Forge, in southeastern Pennsylvania. For other uses, see Valley Forge (disambiguation). The Village of Valley Forge is an unincorporated settlement located on the west side of Valley Forge National Historical Park at the , and has approximately 7,000 employees and more than 40 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. The company had sales of approximately $2.5 billion in 2002. www.certainteed.com |
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