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Ripple Glass, a company of Strategic Materials, Inc., North America’s largest glass recycler, is collaborating with building materials leader Owens Corning in recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.

CertainTeed’s newest CertainTeed Architectural facility in Conyers, Georgia, will be co-located with finishing partner Quality Powder Coating, drastically reducing the distance products must travel to finalize production, lowering its CO² emissions by over 50 million pounds per year.

Fifty years ago on Nov. 10, Goley Insulation – a family-owned, award-winning residential and commercial insulation company – started its journey. From homes and buildings to stadiums and entertainment venues, Goley Insulation is embedded in the walls and ceilings of the community – committed to helping others enjoy safety and comfort.

CertainTeed has upgraded key equipment throughout its insulation plant in Athens, Georgia, which is projected to save over 7,300 megawatt hours of energy and 20 million gallons of water annually while reducing landfill waste by over 5,000 metric tons.

In collaboration with the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission, Utah Home Builders Association, Representative Cal Musselman and Senator Curt Bramble, Huntsman Building Solutions helped get key energy efficiency updates integrated into Utah’s building code via the passage of House Bill 523.

After 20 years of serving as president of Atlas Roofing Corporation, Ken Farrish has announced his retirement.

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On Oct. 10, Atlas announced a new project with Studio 804, the architecture program at the University of Kansas. The sleek new build, featuring the Atlas EnergyShield polyiso insulation product, met LEED Platinum standards and is an architectural gem located in an established residential neighborhood in downtown Lawrence, Kansas.