FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAINT-GOBAIN AND ITS NORTH AMERICAN BUSINESSES SHOWCASE
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS, UNVEIL CARBON CALCULATOR AT
GREENBUILD 2012
Valley Forge, PA, November 12, 2012 – Saint-Gobain and its well-known North
American subsidiaries, including CertainTeed, Norton, SolarGard, ADFORS, Grenite, and
Saint-Gobain Solar, will showcase an array of building products at Greenbuild 2012
(Booth #4359N) that are ideal for green building projects. Innovative products — such
as VOC-scavenging materials, photovoltaic roofing technology, highly-sustainable
countertops and hybrid insulation solutions — will be on display along with information
on high-profile installations.
In addition, a new carbon calculator developed by CertainTeed Building Scientist Lucas
Hamilton and Sustainable Solutions Corporation of Royersford, Pa., will make its debut
at the show. The calculator tracks the carbon offset of the company’s energy-saving and
energy-generating products that are installed in North American homes and buildings.
Based on data from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, the carbon reductions of
installed Saint-Gobain products on an annual basis is equivalent to the carbon dioxide
emissions produced by more than 300,000 passenger vehicles or the amount of
electricity needed to power more than 189,000 homes.
“As the global leader in sustainable building solutions, Saint-Gobain is making
significant contributions to the built environment in North America as demonstrated by
our newly established carbon calculator,” said John Crowe, president and CEO of SaintGobain and CertainTeed. “The calculator provides valuable data on how our products
ultimately protect and preserve the environment, offsetting over 3 billion pounds of CO2
each year.”
The Saint-Gobain exhibit will include the following products, which are designed for use
in residential and commercial applications:
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CertainTeed AirRenew® gypsum board and ADFORS Novelio® CleanAir
wallcovering that contribute to healthy indoor air quality;
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CertainTeed Hybrid Insulation System, a cost-effective approach in
maximizing occupant comfort and energy savings;
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Sound-absorbing materials, such as CertainTeed Ecophon® SoloTM highdensity fiberglass ceiling panels, CertainTeed Silent FX gypsum board and
Green Glue noiseproofing compound that maximize acoustical control in
interior spaces; and,
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Grenite® Engineered Stone Countertops, which offer the highest postconsumer recycled content currently available in the market.
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Industry-leading solar products, including Saint-Gobain Solar’s AVANCIS
PowerMax® photovoltaic modules and SolarGard® window film;
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Norton® Thermalbond® architectural foam spacers and tapes that enhance
energy efficiency in curtain walls and window systems;
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Durable materials that protect homes and buildings during construction and
beyond, such as CertainTeed CertaWrapTM weather resistive barrier and
CertainTeed GlasRoc® exterior sheathing; as well as,
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CertainTeed WeatherBoardsTM fiber cement siding and CertainTeed
CedarBoardsTM insulated siding that offer long-lasting performance and boost
curb appeal.
In addition to Booth #4359N, Saint-Gobain’s family of companies will host exhibits for
Saint-Gobain ADFORS (#4459N) and SageGlass (#4353N) as well as Saint-Gobain's
NOVA Innovation Competition (#4463N). Saint-Gobain, in partnership with YouthBuild
USA, will also hold an educational session on affordable green housing at 8 a.m. on Nov.
15 (West Building, Room 2009). For updates on Saint-Gobain activity throughout
Greenbuild, visit www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com/greenbuild or follow the Twitter
hashtag #SGgreen.
About Saint-Gobain in North America
Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials company, has its North American
headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. As the world leader in sustainable habitat,
Saint-Gobain is committed to inventing solutions to help professionals and communities
around the world build and renovate comfortable, healthy, economical and energyefficient buildings. The company has more than 265 locations in North America and
approximately 19,000 employees. In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain
reported sales of approximately $7.7 billion in 2011.
Recognized as a 2009 and 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Saint-Gobain earned the 2011 and 2012 ENERGY
STAR Sustained Excellence Award, the highest level of recognition for outstanding
contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency. For more
information about Saint-Gobain in North America, visit www.saint-gobainnorthamerica.com and connect with the company on Facebook and Twitter.
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Press Contacts:
Saint-Gobain in North America:
Dina Silver Pokedoff, APR
610-341-7031 (office)
484-919-2103 (mobile)
dina.pokedoff@saint-gobain.com
CertainTeed Corporation:
Mike Loughery
610-341-7328 (office)
302-438-0823 (mobile)
mike.b.loughery@saint-gobain.com