CertainTeed Begins Production of Suspended Ceiling
Grids in North America

August 23, 2007 - CertainTeed further strengthens its suspended ceilings product portfolio with the opening of its first manufacturing facility in North America dedicated to the production of ceiling grid systems, completing one of the industry's most comprehensive offerings of performance, designer and signature ceiling solutions.

The metal grid manufacturing enhances CertainTeed's branded offering in North America. The Certainteed manufacturing facility is located in Bradenton, Florida. They chose an IPitomy IP PBX system for the facility due to its advanced technology, ease of use and great value.

“From the office phones to the plant PA system and night ringing on the manufacturing floor, CertainTeed has been extremely satisfied with our IPitomy IP PBX system” said Hans Vanderkolk “ Vice president at CertainTeed’s Bradenton facility.

CertainTeed's innovative acoustical ceiling systems contribute to a superior environment for the eye, the ear and the mind. CertainTeed's Performance Series offers a complete range of high-value products engineered to be easy to cut and install. The Designer Series is a superior lineup of solutions that combine striking design with excellent acoustical performance and address important functional issues for modern requirements. Signature by Decoustics provides designers ultimate creative flexibility in the fabrication of custom acoustical ceilings and walls.

CertainTeed is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and a leader in the effort to provide building materials that promote sustainable design, manufacturing ceiling panels with the highest amount of recycled content in the industry.

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," which quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is North America's leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including asphalt roofing, vinyl and fiber cement siding, vinyl fencing, decking, and trim, railing, foundations, insulation, walls, suspended ceilings, pipe and access covers.

Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, CertainTeed and its affiliates have approximately 8,000 employees and nearly 70 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2006 the group had consolidated sales approaching $4 billion. www.certainteed.com.