CertainTeed to Be Exclusive Distributor of QuietRock(R) in Canada.Drywall Leader Makes Major Commitment to Innovative Soundproof sound·proof adj. Not penetrable by audible sound. sound  proof v. Drywall Product
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Serious Materials announced it has entered into an agreement with CertainTeed, North America's leading manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, to be the exclusive distributor of QuietRock[R] soundproof drywall in Canada. "QuietRock is the industry's most cost-effective, high performance noise reducing wallboard product", said Guillaume Texier, General Manager of CertainTeed Gypsum gypsum (jĭp`səm), mineral composed of calcium sulfate (calcium, sulfur, and oxygen) with two molecules of water, CaSO4·2H2O. It is the most common sulfate mineral, occurring in many places in a variety of forms. Canada. "Our customers expect us to listen and quickly respond to their needs and QuietRock is yet another market innovation we've been able to bring to them." "CertainTeed will help expand the customer base for QuietRock in Canada," said Steve Weiss, vice president of marketing, Serious Materials. "The company's vast network of dealers, superb sales force and overall excellent market reputation will be a real benefit to builders, developers, architects and contractors." QuietRock soundproof drywall provides an easy, reliable way to build walls with great acoustic performance, at the lowest total cost compared to alternatives. The result has been 30,000 successful projects, over 90% market share in the category, and a long list of product and company awards. QuietRock has numerous fire-rated assemblies with UL and ULC ULC Up (Stage) Left Center ULC Universal Life Church ULC Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada ULC Ultra Light Client ULC Ultra Low Cost (cellular phone) ULC Urban Libraries Council approval. For additional product information and how to order in Canada, call 1-800-268-5425 (English) or 1-800-567-9513 (French). For more information on QuietRock, please see www.QuietRock.com. About Serious Materials Serious Materials develops and manufactures sustainable green building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . that dramatically reduce the impact of the 'built environment' on the climate. Voted top product at the 2008 Global Gypsum conference, #1 at Cleantech Forum XII and winner of the first Aspen Institute The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1950 dedicated to "fostering enlightened leadership, the appreciation of timeless ideas and values, and open-minded dialogue on contemporary issues. award for innovation in Corporate Energy Conservation, the company has also been recognized by TIME/CNN, Fortune, Business Week, AlwaysOn, Red Herring Red Herring A preliminary registration statement that must be filed with the SEC describing a new issue of stock (IPO) and the prospects of the issuing company. Notes: and more as one of the most promising green companies. QuietRock soundproof drywall reduces material use, enhances livability, and supports denser, more sustainable urban construction. About CertainTeed Through innovation and creative product design, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Company, the firm made its slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed Satisfaction Guaranteed may refer to:
Headquartered in 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., CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 7,000 employees and more than 70 manufacturing facilities throughout 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. and Canada. In 2007 the group had consolidated sales of more than $3 billion. www.certainteed.com. |
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