Homasote News
2009 Trade Show Calendar
Homasote Company and its Industrial Division, makers of Pak-Line® green packaging products, appear at major national and regional trade shows across the country. Among those at which we are slated to be present are:
AIA 2009
Booth Number S-2257 |
April 2009 |
San Fransisco, CA |
| Greenbuild Show |
November 2009 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Contact your local Homasote Company or Pak-Line sales representative for information on additional regional and local shows we will attend.
Homasote Launches DesignWall 440 at AIA Annual Expo
Attendees Can Visit Homasote at Booth #S-2257
WEST TRENTON, NJ – March 25, 2009 – Homasote®, a leading manufacturer of quality building and industrial packaging products made from 98 percent recycled materials, will exhibit at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition held April 30 – May 2 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
One of the largest tradeshows for the building industry in the nation, the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition gives attendees the opportunity to experience new technology, materials and methods from more than 800 exhibitors. Currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, Homasote will showcase a variety of products at the event, including its 440 SoundBarrier®, Pak-Line® and Homex® 300 lines. The company will also launch its new product, DesignWall 440® – a cost-effective prefinished interior paneling comprised of Guilford of Maine FR 701® fabric laminated to 440 SoundBarrier fiberboard.
This new addition to Homasote's interior tackable wall panel collection will ultimately feature bold new colors as well as new fabric choices and textures. The current DesignWall line features a premium, Class A fire rating with Homasote's N.C.F.R. wall board as its substrate. The new DesignWall 440 line is designed for applications that call for less stringent fire ratings of the finished panels.
"Homasote has been an enduring leader in this industry for 100 years because of the company's ability to adapt to changing market conditions," said Craig Stiffler, president and COO of Homasote. "We're excited to showcase how versatile our products are to this core group of potential business partners."
Homasote’s 440 SoundBarrier recently received low emitting certification from the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), allowing the product to be used for environmentally-conscious classroom construction where indoor air quality is a concern. The company's products have also earned the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, which recognizes Homasote's commitment to preventing deforestation. Homasote is also a national member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). These certifications further illustrate the company's dedication to green building practices and their commitment to validating Homasote products' performance. For more information, visit www.Homasote.com.
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About Homasote
Homasote® is a leading manufacturer of green building products made from recycled materials in the United States whose brand embodies an array of uses and products specific to sound control in floors and walls, tackable board, expansion joints, fire protection for roofs and industrial packaging. Homasote products provide green benefits as they are made from post-consumer recycled paper, biocide to ensure a healthy environment by inhibiting mold and wax emulsifiers for water resistance. For 100 years, Homasote has provided quality building products made from recycled materials to the building industry. For more information, please visit www.Homasote.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements" for the purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "potential," "continue" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: events or conditions that affect the building and manufacturing industries in general and the Company in particular, such as general economic conditions, employment levels, inflation, costs of energy, weather, strikes, international unrest, terrorist acts and other factors; competitive, regulatory and market conditions, such as changes in choices regarding building materials by architects and builders and packing products by industrial firms; the performance of new products and the continued acceptance of current products in the marketplace; the execution of strategic initiatives and alliances; and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the Company's Annual Report and accompanying material. Therefore, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
HOMASOTE® CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY
West Trenton, NJ – February 11, 2009 – Throughout the last century – through 18 American presidents, seven major wars and countless fads and trends – Homasote® has remained a leading manufacturer of quality building and packaging products made from recycled materials.
"Very few businesses can stay relevant and successful for 100 years," said Warren Flicker, CEO of Homasote. "Homasote's products have an enduring tradition of industry-leading performance. Looking ahead, we expect our customers to demand new solutions offering greater levels of value, performance and sustainability and we are committed to meeting and exceeding their expectations."
From sound deadening wall board to industrial packaging materials, Homasote products have become deeply engrained into America's rich history. The company also celebrated several major milestones throughout its 100 year existence.
Early Uses of Homasote
Homasote was founded in 1909 by Eugenius H. Outerbridge, an industrialist who imported innovative manufacturing techniques to the U.S. from England. He later became the first chairman of what is now the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Early products were manufactured for the lining of railroad carriages and the tops of Buick, Dodge, Ford, Nash and Studebaker automobiles.
Homasote and the U.S. Government
After 1916, the Homasote board still used today was specified by the U.S. military to build field hospitals, mess halls and housing for both World War I and World War II bases. The famed explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd also relied on Homasote's thermal insulating properties for his Antarctic expedition, which started in 1928. His executive offices, laboratories and housing facilities were built with Homasote interior and exterior products. A letter from a member of Admiral Byrd's team describes Homasote materials as being "absolutely unharmed" after 18 years of blizzards and sub-zero temperatures. Homasote was later specified during the Cold War Era by the U.S. government in the construction of the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line of radar sites, designed to alert Western forces to impending Soviet attacks.
Homasote Product Milestones
In the 1960s, the company increased its reliance and commitment to independent, third-party testing. As a result, the performance of Homasote's products in the areas of sound control, fire protection, thermal insulation and wind resistance are well proven and documented. Homasote products have been tested, rated and certified by several major government and trade organizations, including but not limited to the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED® program, the International Building Council (IBC), the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
A full timeline with details of Homasote's history is available upon request. For more information on Homasote products, please visit www.homasote.com.
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About Homasote Company
Homasote Company (www.homasote.com) is America's oldest manufacturer of building products made from recycled wastepaper. Each year Homasote converts 20,000 tons of post-consumer waste paper into unique environmentally friendly structural, sound control building products and industrial packaging. Homasote's 550,000-square-foot facility in West Trenton, New Jersey is the only manufacturing plant of its kind in the United States.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements" for the purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "potential," "continue" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: events or conditions that affect the building and manufacturing industries in general and the Company in particular, such as general economic conditions, employment levels, inflation, costs of energy, weather, strikes, international unrest, terrorist acts and other factors; competitive, regulatory and market conditions, such as changes in choices regarding building materials by architects and builders and packing products by industrial firms; the performance of new products and the continued acceptance of current products in the marketplace; the execution of strategic initiatives and alliances; and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the Company's Annual Report and accompanying material. Therefore, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Homasote Products Earn FSC Certification
West Trenton, NJ – January 21, 2009 – Homasote®, the leading manufacturer of quality building products made from recycled materials, announced today it has earned another certification proving the green benefits of using Homasote products, which are made from post-consumer recycled paper.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world's forests, has certified Homasote under recently extended certification criteria that now includes firms whose products are made from post-consumer materials.
Homasote products are now certified under two of FSC's standards: FSC STD 40-007 V01 for manufacturing companies sourcing and using reclaimed materials, and FSC STD 40-004 V02 for trading and manufacturing companies using 100 percent FSC material, FSC mixed sources and FSC recycled material.
"We're delighted to have achieved FSC certification. For decades, our products have offered our customers a sustainable alternative to traditional wood-based materials. The FSC certification is further proof of our ongoing commitment to using only 100% post-consumer fiber in the products we manufacture," Craig Stiffler, President and COO of Homasote.
Also further illustrating Homasote's dedication to green building practices, the company’s 440 SoundBarrier® product recently received a Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Certification based on independent testing for low emitting materials that meets the requirements issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). Homasote, also a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), helps builders and architects contribute toward LEED® (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) aggregate credits in several product categories.
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About Homasote®
For 100 years, Homasote has provided quality building products made from recycled materials to the building industry. The Homasote brand embodies an array of uses and products specific to sound control in floors and walls, tackable wall board, fire protection for roofs, concrete expansion joints and industrial packaging. Homasote products provide green benefits as they are made from post-consumer recycled paper, biocide and wax emulsifiers for water resistance, ensuring a healthy environment. For more information, please visit www.homasote.com.
Homasote Product Earns CHPS Certification
WEST TRENTON, NJ – November 19, 2008 – Homasote®, the leading manufacturer of quality building products made from recycled materials, announced today it has earned the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Certification for its 440 SoundBarrier® products, joining its current CHPS certified Class A fire-retardant NCFR panels. Made from 98 percent post consumer recycled materials, the 440 SoundBarrier is now certified for applications in a classroom environment, including bulletin boards, finished wall panels, furniture component and sound control for floors and walls.
Homasote's 440 SoundBarrier fiber board was independently tested for low emitting materials based on the requirements issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). The product met all Section 1350 requirements for classroom application, including the principles of ASTM D5116 with defined product-specific test protocols of IAQ (indoor air quality) emissions. Homasote 440 SoundBarrier, a product that can help earn points toward the U.S. Green Buildings Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, will now also be listed on the Low-Emitting Materials (LEM) Table on the CHPS website, providing institutions with a list of recent classroom certified building materials.
"Earning this certification for our 440 SoundBarrier fiber board is a true testament to our commitment to providing durable, environmentally-friendly products for nearly 100 years," said Warren Flicker, CEO of Homasote.
CHPS strives to facilitate the design, construction and operation of high performance schools, ensuring they meet the necessary requirements needed to provide a quality education.
Homasote® to Exhibit at Booth #1133 at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo on November 19-21
WEST TRENTON, NJ – Homasote®, the leading manufacturer of quality building products made from recycled materials, will exhibit its versatile product line at the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, one of the most significant tradeshows in the building industry, November 19-21 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Striving to enhance the nation's environmental practices, the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo enables green building industry professionals such as architects, building owners, contractors, developers, educators, product manufacturers, schools, universities, students, urban planners and more to network with other green building peers while sharing ideas about the green building movement. Homasote products help provide its customers with an opportunity to earn points toward the USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
"Being an environmentally-friendly company for nearly 100 years, we strive to provide our customers with quality building products," said Warren Flicker, CEO of Homasote. "We are honored to be a part of such a prestigious industry event."
Additionally, Homasote's 440 SoundBarrier® products were recently approved for Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Certification and will now also be listed on the Low-Emitting Materials (LEM) Table on the CHPS website. The certification allows Homasote's 440 SoundBarrier products to be used for application in a classroom environment including bulletin boards, finished wall panels, furniture component and sound control for floors and walls.
Homasote has been providing the building industry with quality building products and will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2009. Their products are made from post-consumer recycled paper making them the leading manufacturer of green building products in the United States. For more information, please visit www.homasote.com.
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo News Release (PDF)
Veteran Building Products Sales Executive is Homasote Company's New Director of Sales and Marketing
July 20, 2007
West Trenton, NJ -- Gordon Pealock, a veteran building products sales executive, has joined Homasote Company, America’s Leading Green Building and Packaging Products Manufacturer™ as Director of Sales and Marketing, CEO and Board Chairman Warren Flicker announced.
A Georgia native now residing in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Pealock has led sales management and business development efforts for James Hardie Building Products and USG Building Systems in Pennsylvania, and Alsco Metals Corporation in North Carolina.
Pealock was graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and a minor in Construction Development. His forte` has been leveraging technology to help analyze markets and identify sales opportunities for the sales forces he has directed.
“Gordon has nearly two decades of sales and management experience with a heavy emphasis on technical analysis and competitive intelligence and he’s bringing it to Homasote Company at a perfect time,“ said Craig Stiffler, COO and President.
“The sea change of green building across the country and all its ramifications has put new focus on our sound control, interior panel, roofing, and concrete forming and expansion joint products. Beginning with 440 SoundBarrier® and its 98 percent post-consumer content, Homasote Company’s environmentally friendly products, are enjoying growing recognition by architects, builders, property owners, and public facility managers,” Flicker said. “Our recent selection by Home Depot as its exclusive sound-control panel for Northeast stores will also help to spread the word about Homasote®.”
Pealock now is traveling extensively, meeting with the Company’s sales force across the U.S. as he begins to develop plans to bring sales and customer satisfaction to new levels, Stiffler said.
Gordon Pealock News Release (PDF)
Nailbase Roof Insulation Originators Receive FM Approval
For Its “Green” N.C.F.R.® Thermasote® On Steel Roof Decks;
Additional Wind Uplift Confirms It Can Meet Code In Wind-Prone Areas
December, 2006
WEST TRENTON, NJ – The originators of nailbase roof insulation have received Factory Mutual® approval for using its “green” nailbase roof insulation, N.C.F.R.® Thermasote®, on steel roof decks.
The first nailbase roof insulation (www.homasote.com/thermasote) was developed seven decades ago by America’s leading green building manufacturer, Homasote Company. Now, N.C.F.R. Thermasote -- a 4’ x 8’ panel of Class A, N.C.F.R. board bonded to rigid Polyisocyanurate insulation -- has received FM’s steel deck approval.
“Steel decks are becoming the roofs of choice for multi-story, multi-family, mixed use, commercial and other construction for a host of good reasons. Now architects and builders can add outstanding insulation to roof assemblies with our FM®-approved, time-tested green product,” Homasote Company CEO Warren Flicker said.
The FM Standard Listing for Class 1 Steel Deck Roofs, Class Number 4450 documentation is now available online to architects and specifiers via FM's RoofNav Web site, http://roofnav.fmglobal.com/roofnav/login.aspx and will be published in future hard-copy manuals, Flicker said.
The approval, granted last month, replaces a previous FM listing that restricted N.C.F.R. Thermasote to concrete roof decks, a rarely specified construction method, Flicker noted.
“Architects and builders who need to meet code in wind-prone areas will be happy to know that an additional simulated wind uplift test also was performed in this classification and N.C.F.R. Thermasote achieved a Class 1-105 windstorm classification,” Flicker said.
This wind result, along with a July 2006 UL®-tested wind uplift classification of 1-135 provides independently measured proof that Homasote roof products meet code in wind prone areas, Flicker added
For more information about Homasote Company’s LEED-centric products visit www.homasote.com or call Gordon Pealock, Director of sales and marketing, at 800-257-9491 Ext. 1211 or e-mail gpealock@homasote.com.
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Homasote Company's 440 SoundBarrier® Is Listed by International Code Council
June 2006
(LOS ANGELES) - Homasote Company CEO Warren Flicker announced at the American Institute of Architects National Convention and Design Expo that its 440 SoundBarrier has been listed by the International Code Council to meet internationally established building codes for structural Integrity and other uses.
Mr. Flicker commented that, "code compliance In the building materials industry is becoming more important to architects and builders and we are extremely pleased to be the first manufacturer of sound control panels to meet the ICC's standards."
The Company further reported that the relevant ICC number is ESR-1374.
Information about 440 SoundBarrier is available at http://www.homasote.com, along with all the other Homasote Company products for sound control, interior panels, roofing and concrete forming and expansion joints.
This new listing is required by the merger of BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI into ICC-ES. Homasote Company's structural building products have been listed by one or more of the previous evaluation services since World War II.
The ICC-ES report is posted at: http://www.icc-es.org/reports/pdf_files/ICC-ES/ESR-1374.pdf
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Craig Stiffler Is New Chief Operating Officer of Homasote Company
Veteran Executive Becomes Chief Operating Officer of America's Oldest Green Building Products Manufacturer
May 2006
WEST TRENTON, NJ – Craig R. Stiffler, an experienced Fortune 100 executive, in May 2006 assumed the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer of Homasote Company, America’s oldest manufacturer of building products from recycled material, CEO Warren Flicker announced.
Stiffler spent nearly 14 years at Siemens Power Generation, a subsidiary of Siemens AG. Most recently he served as vice president and general manager of the $300 million, 400-plus employee, Trenton-based Industrial Applications Division, an original equipment manufacturer of industrial gas and steam turbines, and compressors used in power generation, oil, gas and other industrial processes.
In his most recent position at Siemens, Stiffler led his organization through two integrations, developed and implemented significant manufacturing improvements, and dramatically improved sales and marketing in several areas, including market share and new customer penetration.
“As Homasote Company approaches its 100-year anniversary we are fortunate to have someone with Craig’s knowledge and skill in this key new leadership position. We'll be leveraging his engineering, management and marketing skills to take us to new levels of growth, efficiency and productivity,” Flicker said.
“I am pleased to be part of a company with such a rich history of manufacturing innovation and environmental responsibility. Homasote® was a green building icon decades before the first Earth Day,” Stiffler said. “I am ready to help write the next chapter in Homasote Company’s success. We have challenges to address: creating manufacturing efficiencies, improving our marketing and growing our customer base.”
Stiffler received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Duke University and an MBA in Finance and Operations from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. He resides in Upper Make field, Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter.
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About Homasote Company
Homasote Company (http://www.homasote.com) is America's oldest manufacturer of building products made from recycled material. Each year Homasote converts 80,000 tons of post-consumer paper into unique environmentally friendly structural, sound control building products and industrial packaging. Homasote's 750,000-square-foot facility in West Trenton. New Jersey is the only manufacturing plant of its kind in the United States.
About the International Code Council (ICC)
The International Code Council (http://www.icc-es.org), a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward statements that reflect management’s current views of future events and operations. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions. external factors and other risks. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements.
