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DECRA® Roofing Systems, Accomplishes Environmental Milestone with ISO 14001:2004 Certification

December 17, 2009

(Corona, Calif.) - DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of stone coated steel roofing, announced today that the company recently fulfilled a significant milestone in their commitment to the environment by earning ISO 14001:2004 certification at the Corona California facility. This accomplishment demonstrates DECRA’s commitment to the environment and assurance to make continuous improvements to both its products and manufacturing process. DECRA began to establish objectives toward this certification by publishing “DECRA’s Environmental Commitment” and implementing policies in support of this commitment statement in early 2008. The International Organization for Standards (ISO) is the largest developer and publisher of international standards in the world. The ISO 9000 standards give organizations an opportunity to increase value to their activities and to improve their performance continually, by focusing on their major processes and on continual improvement. In addition to its ISO 14001:2004 certification, DECRA Roofing Systems is also a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and an ENERGY STAR® partner. DECRA was recently recognized at the Greenbuild show by the USGBC as a “Green Exhibitor Award Winner Advocate Level.” This is the second year DECRA has elected to participate in the Green Exhibitor Awards. DECRA Roofing Systems have been providing ageless beauty, superior performance and lasting durability for over 50 years. DECRA profiles are backed by a 50-year limited warranty, a 120 mph wind warranty, are Class 4 impact resistant, and steel is a non-combustible, Class A rated material. For more information on DECRA Roofing Systems, call 877-GO-DECRA or visit www.decra.com.
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Parex.com Unveils a New Look

December 14, 2009

Anaheim, CA – December 15, 2009 – ParexLahabra, the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra , El Rey Stucco, Teifs, and MerKrete Systems, today announced the launch of the new Parex.com website. The new website features expanded content, incorporates colors and graphics and completely new navigational tools. The redesigned site aims to provide users with a clean uncluttered environment allowing users quicker access to the key information they are after. "We went to our primary users for feedback on our current site. Based on this feedback we were able to develop a site that not only met the needs of our users but also exceeded their expectations" said Quenton Roehricht, Parex Brand Manager. The launch is the result of over 6 months of work with partner BuildingOnline, the Building Industry leader in website design, and key members of the ParexLahabra team. "The new Parex.com was designed and programmed by BuildingOnline, with the latest Web 2.0 technologies to provide fast and accurate information for today's EIFS and Stucco pros,” said Alan Wickstrom, President/CEO of BuildingOnline. “From the dynamic Product Selector, and customizable Submittal Package programs, to the Automatic LEED letter generator, our goal was to provide for clean design and an easy-to-use navigation/search functions to make finding and using this information readily accessible to all pros 24/7." "As a leading EIFS provider, we realize that users need to access the information they seek quickly,” said Mr. Roehricht. “This is especially true for audiences that are new to EIFS as an exterior cladding. With this new website we have been able to accomplish this and more." About ParexLahabra Inc. ParexLahabra Inc. is the US based parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra, El Rey Stucco, Teifs, and MerKrete Systems. The product lines of ParexLahabra Inc. are designed for the construction of commercial, institutional and residential buildings. The 2002, ISO 9001-2000 certification of Parex helped to substantiate ParexLahabra as a leader in the building materials industry with over 80 years of combined experience. For more information regarding ParexLahabra visit www.parexlahabra.com.
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