Good Chemistry: Alcoa Home Exteriors and Dow Building Materials, a Business Unit of The Dow Chemical Company, Introduce New Foam-Backed Siding Product.Business Editors PITTSBURGH & MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004 Two leading manufacturers of premium products for the building and construction industry, Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc. and Dow 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 . announce a new insulated in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. siding product, one of the latest advancements in engineered siding production today. The "foam-backed" siding will offer superior strength, high durability, noise reduction, water resistance and energy savings while featuring two leading brand names in the building industry -- Alcoa and Dow STYROFOAM(a). "Today's new product announcement marks the start of something big in the building industry," said Gary Acinapura, president of Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc., a leading manufacturer of exterior products for residential use. "In combining our product strengths, the end result will be a high performing, low-maintenance product for consumers that offers tremendous aesthetic and functional appeal." "This new product introduction represents a new generation of engineered siding," Mr. Acinapura adds. "In developing this product, we are making a dramatic leap in the technology with rigorous R&D. We have aligned with a recognized leader in rigid insulation, Dow, the inventor of STYROFOAM - for this premium line. We are also reinforcing our commitment to our customers by engineering quality products and offering more sophisticated choices for consumers for the care and maintenance of homes. The bar has been raised." "This new product introduction featuring product strengths from Dow Building Materials and Alcoa Home Exteriors is another way we are continuing to leverage our building science expertise to bring exciting new products to our customers," says Tim Lacey, senior new business development leader, Dow Building Materials. "It's a winning combination that provides homeowners with more energy efficient solutions based on science." About Alcoa Home Exteriors Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Alcoa, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of vinyl and aluminum products for the remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling and new construction markets. Alcoa Home Exteriors offers 42 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing a broad selection of exterior building products, including siding, shutters, decorative accessories, and aluminum gutters, soffit, fascia fascia (făsh`ēə), fibrous tissue network located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone. Fascia is composed of two layers, a superficial layer and a deep layer. and trim. Alcoa Home Exteriors operates manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Ohio, Virginia, South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , Texas and Georgia. For more information, visit www.alcoahomes.com or call (800) 962-6973. About Dow Dow is a leading science and technology company that provides innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $28 billion, Dow serves customers in more than 170 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress, including food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of Sustainable Development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union , Dow and its approximately 50,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. About Dow Building Materials A business unit of The Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW TYO: 4850 ) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan. Overview The Dow Chemical Company is currently the second largest chemical manufacturer in the World (after BASF)[1]. , Dow Building Materials manufactures STYROFOAM insulation products, which have been used for more than 50 years by builders, architects and consumers worldwide. With global sales in 13 different market segments, STYROFOAM insulation commands a large share of the worldwide rigid insulation market. STYROFOAM, one of the world's most recognized brands, now includes extruded polystyrene insulation, polyisocyanurate insulation, extruded polypropylene polypropylene (pŏl'ēprō`pəlēn), plastic noted for its light weight, being less dense than water; it is a polymer of propylene. It resists moisture, oils, and solvents. insulation and housewrap. STYROFOAM insulation has been used to insulate in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. millions of homes and buildings worldwide. Dow has been a proud and active supporter of Habitat for Humanity International Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international, ecumenical Christian, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing. since the early 1980's and was the first corporate sponsor. For more information, visit www.dowstyrofoam.com. (a) A Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company |
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