16 Jul 2015

HI*T GLOBAL LLC Announces Distribution Partnership With Two New York Distributors

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Hi*T Global LLC, manufacturers and marketers of Hi*T, the worlds finest and most refreshing certified organic hemp tea beverage have announced distribution partnerships with two New York-based beverage distributors; McGraith Beverages/High Peak Distributing LLC of New York and Rocco J. Testani Distributors of Binghamton, NY.

Through these agreements, Hi*T will now be available at supermarkets, convenience stores, health food retailers and more throughout New York State. The partnerships come on the heels of the company’s recent announcement that B.K. Miller Company, Inc. Master Distributor of Temple Hills, MD., was selected as the brand’s master distributors for the Capital Region (Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC).

“We were excited to add Hi*T to our portfolio due to the large number of 18-24 year-old consumers throughout Central New York looking for a fresh new beverage that fits their lifestyle,” said Joseph Testani Jr., of Rocco J. Testani Distributors of Binghamton, NY.

“Mr. Newman’s talents for promotion and marketing combined with our distribution expertise will result in significant volume for us and our customers throughout the Tri-State Region,” said Tom McGraith, President of McGraith Beverages/High Peak Distributing LLC of New York.

Newman, who guided Riddick Bowe to the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship of Boxing said of Hi*T, the WORLD’S ORIGINAL USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC HEMP TEA BEVERAGE, “this incredible drink will soon become the undisputed heavyweight champion of iced tea. “The task of providing hemp tea in a can, and getting it certified USDA Organic was an awesome challenge. But now that this product is on store shelves, consumers have the freedom to sip a hit of pleasure at their leisure.”

Hi*T, developed by Amsterdam-based international businessman Paul Tisera is expected to highly benefit from the promotional, marketing and management expertise of Mr. Newman, who discovered it on a trip to Bermuda where he was hosting Alicia Keys and Beyonce as performers at the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival of which he was the Executive Producer.

About Hi*T

Hi*T, the original USDA certified organic hemp beverage is manufactured and marketed by Hi*T GLOBAL, LLC. It’s experienced executive team includes; world-renowned entrepreneur and humanitarian Rock Newman (http://www.rocknewman.com); international beverage industry entrepreneur Paul Tisera; Entrepreneurial Restaurateur Bernard E. Brooks, Jr., and Public Relations/Sports Marketing guru Howard Dolgon. For additional information visit http://www.hi-t.me.

Here are a few little known facts about hemp (for more visit http://www.hi-t.me/index.php/history-of-the-hemp-plant)

    The oldest relic of human industry is hemp fabric dating back to 8,000 BC
    The ancient Hebrews used holy anointing oils made of hemp seed to anoint priest, Kings and Prophets
    Unlike cotton and other fibers, hemp requires no pesticides and grows everywhere
    George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were hemp farmers
    The Declaration of Independence is printed on hemp paper.

The active ingredients in Hi*T are; Water, Hemp Seed Syrup* (4.3%) (Cane Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Acidifier: Citric Acid), Cane Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Extract of Green Tea (0.08%), Extract of Black Tea (0.06%), Antioxidant: L-Ascorbic Acid. Pasteurized from Organic farming. Hi*T will not produce a positive result for THC in blood, urine or hair tests.

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21 Jun 2015

Steward Bags Owners Launch New Fundraising Initiative to Combat Global Plastic Bag Problem

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(PRWEB) September 01, 2011

An average of 100,000 plastic bags are handed out every minute, totaling billions of plastic bags consumed worldwide each year. Most single use plastic bags are employed for 20 minutes then thrown in the trash. Reusable cotton produce bags, such as Steward Bags, can be washed, used for numerous years, and composted. Owners of Steward Bags are proud to make their reusable produce bags available to school and community “green fundraising”.

Since its introduction in the 1950s, the plastic bag has become a story of innovation gone wrong. The grocery and retail industries adopted the plastic bag due to its light-weight, high-load capacity and cheap price. Few anticipated that its popularity would create serious global environmental concerns.

Plastic bags dumped in the landfill can take up to 1000 years to breakdown. In the process they separate into small toxic particles that contaminate soil and water. In many countries plastic bags have become a primary source of litter. In South Africa for example, plastic litter is so omnipresent the plastic bag is referred to as the national flower (National Geographic News).

The world wide use of the plastic bags has led to an increase of plastic waste floating in the oceans. The “Garbage Patch ” or “Trash Vortex” floating in the North Pacific Ocean continues to grow since its discovery by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 1988. Current estimates of its size range from 700,000 square kilometers to more than 15,000,000 square kilometers (Wikipedia).

Plastic bags often strangle, choke or starve marine life. Floating bags move through the water, taking on a lifelike appearance. Swallowed plastic is not digested. It causes obstructions, stops food intake, and results in starvation. When marine animals die and their bodies decompose, any plastic they have ingested is released back into the water (National Geographic News).

People are becoming more aware of the environmental threats caused by plastic bag waste and are inspired to move towards effective solutions. Government organizations, environmental groups, scientists and new eco-businesses are taking steps to address this world wide problem.

Organized Government Initiatives

Plastic bags have been banned or restricted in more than 25% of the world. Countries such as Kenya, Uganda, China, India have passed legislation restricting the thickness of plastic bags manufactured. Some countries that have banned plastic bags all together are Belgium, Bangladesh, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ireland and Italy. Some bans have been initiated at municipals level in countries such as Canada and USA (National Geographic News).

Taxes or levies have also been introduced by the government in many countries such as Israel, Hong Kong, Germany and Canada to discourage the overuse of plastic bags. The levies collected are used to pay for recycling facilities and clean up of plastic bag litter.

Recycling/Reusing/ Biodegradable Plastics

Recent studies suggest that approximately 20% of plastic bags are reused for garbage and pet waste. After “reuse” they end up in the landfill. Bag recycling has also increased in the past decade. However, most municipal recycling facilities are not equipped to recycle plastic bags and the process takes a fair amount of energy (Wikipedia).

Biodegradable plastic such as bio-plastics and petroleum-based plastics have become more mainstream. Regrettably, they require a significant amount energy to produce and a specific environment for biodegradation. Carbon and methane are released into the atmosphere as greenhouse gases when oil based materials degrade. Starch based bio-plastics, may be almost carbon neutral, but they can have a damaging effect on soil, water usage and quality (Wikipedia).

Alternative Products

One of the simplest and most effective solutions introduced is the reusable grocery bag. Reusable bags are now widely available and used by grocery shoppers. Many of the original recycled plastic designs are difficult to wash and as a result can harbor growing bacteria. Washable reusable bags made out of natural biodegradable cloth fibers such as organic cotton, jute and hemp have recently been introduced.

Two teachers from Canada recognized the need for reusable bags to replace the flimsy plastic bags that hold loose fruits and vegetables. They created a washable bag made of organic cotton netting, certified by the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). After 3 to 4 years of use, this reusable produce bag can be composted. Steward Bags, produce bags are now available through the school and community group green fundraising “Fundraising with No Footprint” program.

“Our goal is to get one million families world wide to use at least 5 reusable produce bags weekly, said co-owner Greg Bailey. This will eliminate 260 million plastic bags in one year alone. Imagine the potential reduction in plastic waste? The possibilities are infinite!.” “The more we become aware of our ability to do small daily “acts of green”, the more we understand that as a group we can have a larger collective impact on the critical environmental issues, adds Josée Lemieux-Bailey. ”

About Steward Bags:

Steward was founded in 2009 by Josée Lemieux-Bailey and Greg Bailey. They were awarded “Champions Combating Climate Change” by the Carbon Reduction Initiative in 2010 for their dedication and commitment in promoting sustainability and reducing green house gas emissions. They also won the Business Excellence Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2010 given by the local Chamber of Commerce. Steward Bags donates 5% of its annual profits to environmental projects and stewardship bursaries. To date approximately 35,000 Steward Bag reusable produce bags are in circulation. When used weekly, for one year, approximately 1.8 million plastic bags are kept out of the landfill. Steward Bags are available on line and at numerous stores across Canada including the Farm Boy Grocery Chain in Eastern Ontario.

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13 Jun 2015

Global Links Corporation Announces Acquisition of Hemp and Medical Marijuana Website, HempLifeToday.com

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Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) January 29, 2014

Global Links Corporation (OTC: GLCO) announced today that the Company has purchased Hemp Life Today, LLC and its online Hemp and Medical Marijuana products and information website, HempLifeToday.com. HempLifeToday.com focuses on the exciting and dynamic new thinking in the world today that recognizes the important health and life enriching enhancement that Hemp and Medical Marijuana products can bring. HempLifeToday.com is poised to become the leader in its industry and is the first of its kind website. Hemp Life Today has its own growing product brand and additionally allows other companies to launch products on its marketplace through a revenue sharing arrangement. HempLifeToday.com strives to become the online marketplace for all things Hemp and Medical marijuana related.

“HempLifeToday.com was created to fill a huge gap in the market and to merge the need for information by the general public about Hemp and Medical Marijuana related issues with the best products at the best prices. In addition, HempLifeToday.com also offers advertising opportunities to other industry related businesses,” said Tim Zorn, President of Hemp Life Today. HempLifeToday.com offers the Hemp Life Today Dry Herb Vaporizer and many of its own branded products, like Hemp oil containers, clothing, UV stash jars, Hemp candles, and more.

“At HempLifeToday.com we recognize that there is a new way of thinking about the benefits of the products we offer, and we have a groundbreaking way of getting our products, services, and information out to the public,” continued Zorn. “We intend to become the number one source for all things Hemp and Medical Marijuana related, similar to the way that Amazon.com began as an online bookseller has become the largest online retailer.”

About Global Links Corp.  Global Links Corp. is a holding company committed to exploring business opportunities in emerging industries. The company now has three subsidiaries: Hemp Life Today is a growing, single source for information and products concerning how Hemp and Medical Marijuana related products can help with a healthier lifestyle. Its website, hemplifetoday.com offers industry information, its own branded products, and many of the most popular products and services currently available; Domain Micro Homes which has developed modern affordable housing projects using proprietary stackable housing designs; and BXI Trade Exchange which provides a service whereby members can exchange goods and services for “trade dollars” in place of cash. For more information, please visit Global Links Corporation. 

Safe Harbor Statement Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements contained in this document that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based upon management’s current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. The company is not required to update its forward-looking statements.  

Contact:

Global Links Corp., Las Vegas

Patrick Donahoo, 702-927-7668

pdonahoo(at)globallinkscorp(dot)com

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7 Jun 2015

Global Market for Biorefinery Applications to Reach $700.7 Billion in 2018; Biomaterials Growing at 22.8% CAGR

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Wellesley, Mass. (PRWEB) March 26, 2014

BCC Research (http://www.bccresearch.com) reveals in its new report, Biorefinery Applications: Global Markets, the global biorefinery applications market is expected to grow to nearly $ 700.7 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The biomaterials market is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 22.8%.

The use of biomass as raw material for bioproducts such as materials, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and energy has received significant world wide attention during the last decade. Industrial biotechnology (IB) is globalizing the biorefining industry with large-scale investments and is expected to drive bio-derived chemicals, the largest segment in the overall market, to reach $ 331.3 billion in 2018, to register a CAGR of 16.3%.

However, as the global manufacturing and construction sectors of the economy recover, demand for biomaterials, by far the fastest moving segment, will accelerate at a tremendous CAGR of 22.8% to reach $ 21.5 billions in 2018.

“One of the biggest challenges facing the world today is how to reduce the carbon-dioxide emissions to save our planet,” says BCC Research energy analyst Edward Gobina. “The automobile industry is one of the major contributors to this mess and that is why the industry is making moves to tackle the problem. Biomaterials such as bioplastics from plant oils and sugars, biofoams and biorubber from plant oils and latex, biocomposites manufactured from agricultural (e.g., hemp, flax, kenaf) and forestry biofibres, are now being used, in for example, the production of automobile tires, door panels and parts and othe high-value construction applications.”

Biorefinery Applications: Global Markets provides an overview of the global biorefinery applications market, including a complete techno-economic and environmental analysis of industrial biorefinery applications. It presents an analysis of global market trends, with data from 2011, 2012, and 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018. This report includes breakdowns of demand by applications, including industrial, safe food supply, transportation, healthcare industry, recreation, residential/housing, communication, and environment, as well as coverage of all biomass fractionation and conversion technologies. In addition, it presents forecasts for biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, power, and chemicals from biomass and evaluations of the prospects for biorefineries built on different “platforms,” such as the “sugar platform,” based on fermentation of sugars extracted from biomass feedstocks, versus the “syngas platform,” based on thermochemical conversion processes.

This report is intended for anyone concerned with the development of agriculture, energy and fuels, as well as those interested in where the biorefinery applications market is heading over the next five years.

Editors and reporters who wish to speak with the analyst, should contact Steven Cumming at steven.cumming(at)bccresearch(dot)com.

About BCC Research

BCC Research publishes market research reports that make organizations worldwide more profitable with intelligence that drives smart business decisions. These reports cover today’s major industrial and technology sectors, including emerging markets. For more than 40 years we’ve helped customers identify new market opportunities with accurate and reliable data and insight, including market sizing, forecasting, industry overviews, and identification of significant trends and key competitors. We partner with analysts who are experts in specific areas of industry and technology, providing unbiased measurements and assessments of global markets. Our clients include the top companies in industries around the world as well as universities, business schools, start-ups, consulting firms and investment companies. BCC Research is a unit of Eli Research LLC. Visit our website at http://www.bccresearch.com. Contact us: (+1) 781-489-7301 (weekdays, U.S. Eastern time), or email help(at)bccresearch(dot)com.







22 May 2015

Global Superfoods Company Nutiva Leverages M-Files Enterprise Information Management Solution to Expedite Invoice Processing

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Tampere, Finland (PRWEB UK) 17 June 2014

M-Files Corporation, a provider of solutions that dramatically improve how enterprises manage documents and other information, today announced that Nutiva, the fastest-growing organic superfoods brand in the world, has deployed M-Files to automate its accounts payable (AP) procedures and substantially decrease the company’s invoice processing times. Nutiva is also leveraging the M-Files mobile apps to streamline its inventory management workflow processes.

The spike in mainstream popularity of organic superfoods has driven Nutiva’s explosive growth and has led to a massive influx in the amount of AP documentation Nutiva manages and processes, such as supplier and freight invoices. Nutiva realized it needed a solution that would enable the company to streamline its AP processes as well as ensure that invoices could be automatically uploaded and linked to its Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP system.

Nutiva selected the M-Files enterprise information management (EIM) solution because it was a flexible system that offered the robust workflow management functionality it required for automating its AP processes. Since implementing M-Files, Nutiva has streamlined and optimized its invoice handling processes and cut the time it takes to create month-end financial management reports in half.

“We evaluated several AP workflow solutions, but they didn’t meet our scalability requirements or provide quick and easy access to AP documentation,” said Inna Neujahr, Controller at Nutiva. “We selected M-Files because of its superior search functionality, advanced access management capabilities and mobile task management functionality. The M-Files implementation process was incredibly fast; we were up and running in two days. I was able to set up all of our document classes, access permissions and workflows myself without having to involve my IT department, and we quickly began to experience document handling and process efficiencies.”

Nutiva Approves Documents and Completes Tasks “On the Go” with M-Files Mobile Apps

Nutiva has embraced the mobile capabilities of M-Files, with a specific emphasis on mobile workflow and task management. The ability for stakeholders to complete tasks as well as advance workflows and processes “anytime, anywhere” using mobile devices has delivered substantial improvements in its invoice processing and inventory management activities.

“I love the way we can interact with M-Files from any mobile device. When I’m out of the office, I can easily find out if invoices have been paid, and even approve invoices from my smart phone. Our director of manufacturing can still review and approve purchase orders for equipment and supplies even when he’s away from his desk on the production floor. The mobile document retrieval and workflow capabilities of M-Files enable us to eliminate workflow bottlenecks, which improves our business process efficiency,” said Neujahr.

“Today’s workforce demands the ability to interact with core business systems and content from any device,” said Greg Milliken, vice president of marketing at M-Files Corporation. “M-Files mobile capabilities are enabling forward-thinking organizations like Nutiva to dramatically improve productivity by giving their employees instant access to the documents and other information they need to do their job, when they need it and from any device. And since M-Files is a true enterprise content management system, Nutiva employees can be confident they’re accessing the right information and the most up to date versions of documents. In addition, the ability for Nutiva to review and approve invoices, purchase orders and other AP and inventory-related documentation from their mobile devices enables them to be more responsive to their suppliers and customers, which in turn has a direct and positive impact on their bottom line.”

About Nutiva

Nutiva is the world’s best-selling brand of organic coconut, chia, hemp & red palm superfoods. All Nutiva products are organic and non-GMO certified. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies for the last five years, Nutiva currently has 20,000 points of distribution throughout the US, Europe and Asia. They are dedicated to nourishing people and planet by donating 1% of sales to support community and environmental programs. To date, Nutiva has donated more than $ 2 million through their Nutiva Nourish Foundation. Founded in 1999 by John W. Roulac, Nutiva is committed to revolutionizing the way the world eats. For more information, visit http://www.nutiva.com.

About M-Files Corporation

M-Files enterprise information management (EIM) solutions eliminate information silos and provide quick and easy access to the right content from any core business system and device. M-Files achieves higher levels of user adoption resulting in faster ROI with a uniquely intuitive approach to EIM that is based on managing information by “what” it is versus “where” it’s stored. With flexible on-premise, cloud and hybrid deployment options, M-Files places the power of EIM in the hands of the business user and reduces demands on IT by enabling those closest to the business need to access and control content based on their requirements. Thousands of organizations in over 100 countries use the M-Files EIM system as a single platform for managing front office and back office business operations, which improves productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, including companies such as SAS, Elekta and EADS. For more information, visit http://www.m-files.com.







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19 May 2015

Global Roofing and Insulation Industry

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London (PRWEB) September 26, 2013

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing and Insulation in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Roofing (Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, & Others), and Insulation (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others).

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 252 companies including many key and niche players such as American Hydrotech, Inc., Atlas Roofing Corporation, BASF, GAF, Icopal A/S, Johns Manville, Knauf Insulation, Monier Group Services GmbH, Owens Corning, Royal Group, Inc, Saint-Gobain Corporation, CertainTeed Corporation, Sika Sarnafil, Inc., SIG Plc, The Garland Company, Inc., and The Rockwool Group.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

Roofing I-4

Asphalt Shingles I-4

Metal Roofing I-4

Elastomeric Roofing I-4

Built-up Roofs I-4

Roofing Tiles I-4

Modified Bitumen I-5

Plastic Roofing I-5

Other Types of Roofing I-5

Wood I-5

Slate Roofs I-5

Cold-applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems I-5

Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems I-5

Single Ply Roofing I-5

Felts I-5

Polyurethane Roofing Systems I-6

Insulation I-6

Foamed Plastics I-6

Fiberglass I-6

Mineral Wool I-6

Other Types of Insulation Materials I-7

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

Roofing & Insulation – An Introductory Prelude II-1

Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession on Roofing & Insulation

Markets in Retrospect II-1

US Market for Roofing & Insulation Especially Hit Hard by the

Impact of Economic Recession II-2

Global Market for Roofing & Insulation Products Posts Healthy

Recovery in 2011 II-2

Market in Europe and US Once Again Stands Tested Against the

Backdrop of Eurozone Crisis & US Fiscal Cliff Concerns II-3

Outlook II-4

Strong Construction Activity in Developing Countries to Lend

Traction to Global Market II-4

CIVETS to Replace BRICs as Growth Hotspots in the Coming Decade II-5

Building Renovations to Boost Demand II-5

Table 1: Global Roofing Market – Percentage Share Breakdown

of Major Reasons for Re-roofing as of the Year 2012 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6

Pressing Need for Energy Efficiency Drives Demand for

Insulating Technologies II-6

Insulation Market to Gain from Green House Gas Emission Targets II-6

High Temperature Insulation Sector to Grow Worldwide II-7

Thermal and Acoustical Insulation Market Set to Grow II-7

Key Insulation Materials to Gain Market Share II-7

Foamed Plastic and Fiberglass – Highly Preferred Insulation

Materials II-7

Global Fiberglass Market – An Overview II-8

China – Largest Producer of Fiberglass II-8

Roofing Market II-8

Asphalt Shingles Maintain the Lead II-8

Metal Roofing Market – A Brief Review II-9

Training and Field Supervision Gain Importance II-9

Bituminous Roofing to Gain from Non-residential Construction II-9

Excellent Gains for Elastomeric and Plastic Roofing II-10

Built-Up Roofing Systems to Grow at a Slower Pace II-10

Cold Applied Roofing System – An Ideal Alternative II-11

Cold-Liquid-Applied Membranes – The Next Generation Roofing

Technology II-11

Recent Transformations in the Roofing Market II-11

Non-Wovens: Assuming an Increasingly Important Role II-12

Eco-Friendly Technologies – The Focal Point of Development II-13

Development of Smog Absorbing Shingles: A Long Awaited

Breakthrough in Roofing Technology II-13

Advent of Solar Roofing Shingles Heralds a Paradigm Shift

in Captive Renewable Energy Technology II-13

BIPV for Rooftops II-14

BIPV Industry Overview and Outlook II-14

BIPV Market to Gain Substantial Growth II-14

Leading Markets II-15

White Roofing Inching Up II-15

Wood Replacements II-15

Thermal Wood II-15

Compressed Wood II-16

Peeping Into the Future: Retailers and Building Owners’ Viewpoint II-17

Reflective Roofing Choices II-17

The Metal Option II-17

Building Contractors Prefer Upscale Products Flying High II-17

Consumer Trends: Best Buys II-18

Fixing the Asbestos Asphyxiation: Nations Ought to Wake Up to

the Alarming Problem II-18

Shingle Recycling Rolls On II-19

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-20

Roofing II-20

Types of Roofs II-20

Asphalt Shingles II-20

Production of Roofing Asphalt II-21

Roofing Asphalt is Produced in Three Grades II-21

Metal Roofing II-21

Advantages II-22

Types of Metal Roofs II-23

Standing Seam II-23

Advantages of Standing-Seam Steel Roofing II-23

Shingles- and Tiles-Alike Metal Roofing II-23

Comparative Evaluation of Metal Roofing II-24

Cost Concerns II-24

Installation Concerns II-24

Residential Applications II-25

Metal Roofing – The Past, The Present and The Future II-25

Metal Retrofit Roofing Concept II-25

Base Clip II-25

Variable Height Post II-26

Purlin II-26

Banding and Bracing II-26

Roof Panels II-26

Accessories II-26

Metal Retrofit Roofing Performance II-26

Future of Metal Retrofit Roofing II-26

Elastomeric Roofing II-26

Built-up Roofs II-27

Roofing Tiles II-27

Metal Tiles II-27

Concrete Tiles II-28

Clay Tiles II-28

Modified Bitumen II-28

Adhesive Application of Modified Bitumen II-29

“Phased Construction” of a Modified Bitumen System – A Concern II-29

Hot- Vs. Cold-Applied Modified Bitumen Systems II-29

Resistance Level of Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems II-29

Metal-Surfaced Modified Bitumen Cap Sheets – Point of

Application II-29

Plastic Roofing II-29

Other Types of Roofing II-30

Wood II-30

Slate Roofs II-30

Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems II-30

Historical Pattern II-31

The Road to Success II-31

Application Methods II-31

Types of Cold-Applied Roofing Systems II-32

Cold-Process Built-Up Roofing System II-32

Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems II-32

Advantages II-32

Bituminous Roof Coatings and Cements II-33

Polymeric Roof Coatings and Cements II-33

Polymer Modified Roof Coatings and Cements II-33

Difference Between SBS and APP Modifiers II-33

Single Ply Roofing II-33

Felts II-34

Single-Ply Systems II-34

Polyurethane Roofing Systems II-35

Insulation II-35

Thermal Insulation and its Importance II-35

Insulation Methodology II-35

Different Forms of Insulation II-36

Foamed Plastics II-37

Fiberglass II-37

Substitutes for Fiberglass II-37

Mineral Wool II-37

Other Types of Insulation Materials II-38

Comparison of Thermal Performance of Polyiso and Polystyrene II-38

Thermoset and Thermoplastic Insulations – Identifying Vital

Differences II-39

Blowing Agents II-39

Advantages of Pre-Cut Polyiso Crickets II-39

Sloped Roof Insulation II-39

Synthetic Vitreous Fibers II-40

Thermal Shock II-40

Modern Approach to Measure the Long Term Thermal Resistance

(LTTR) II-41

Benefits of Using LTTR Method II-42

Energy Efficient Compulsion Inflates Emergence of Kiln

Lining Materials II-42

Insulating Firebricks (IFB) II-42

Uses II-42

Bubble Alumina IFB II-42

Ceramic Fiber Modules II-43

Alumina-Silica-Zirconia Composition Fiber modules II-43

Non-Ceramic Fiber Blankets and Modules II-43

Microporous Insulation II-43

3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-44

PPG Fiber Glass Divests Stake in PPG-Devold to Hexagon Devold II-44

Jasper Contractors Takes Over SCL Roofing II-44

Huntsman Acquires Interest in Nippon Aqua II-44

Allrite Home & Remodeling Takes Over S&E Insulation II-44

Bradley Construction Establishes New Division II-45

Murus Establishes Production Line for Jumbo SIPs II-45

Knauf Insulation Inks Supply Agreement with NBG II-45

Sika Sarnafil Establishes New Distribution Center with Larger

Warehouse II-46

Rubber Research Acquires Manufacturing Plant in Minnesota II-46

CertainTeed to Invest in New Asphalt Roofing Shingle

Manufacturing and Distribution Plant II-46

Innovative Insulation Increases Production Capacity II-46

Quality Insulation Commences Office in Maine II-46

Sika Sarnafil Obtains FM Global Approval to Use Vegetated

Roofing System II-47

Garland Attains 3rd Party Certification from UL Environment

for Modified Membranes, Metal Roof and Wall Panels II-47

Charterhouse Capital Partners to Takeover Armacell

International Holding II-47

Trelleborg Acquires Ambler Technologies II-47

OpenGate Capital Takes Over Zodiac Recreational II-48

Roofing Supply Group Commences New Satellite Location in Colorado II-48

Karl Bachl Acquires Nikecell for Expanding Insulation Business II-48

Paroc Group to Expand Operations in Russia II-48

Guardian Industries and Intermolecular Expand CDP and

Technology Licensing Agreement II-49

Roofing Supply Group Acquires Intermountain Supply II-49

Reichel & Drews Acquires Reiser Technologies II-49

GrafTech International Takes Over Fiber Materials II-49

MGM Timber and Steico UK to Enter into Supply Partnership II-50

Industrial Nanotech Introduces New Clear Cool Roof Coating II-50

APM Buildings Enters into Partnership with McElroy Metal II-50

Johns Manville Takes Over Industrial Insulation Group II-50

Johns Manville Establishes New Facility for Commercial Roofing

Systems II-51

Applegate Insulation and Williams Sales Enter into Partnership II-51

Kingspan Acquires ThyssenKrupp’s Insulated Panel Division and

Rigidal Industries II-52

Beacon Roofing Supply Takes over Contractors Roofing & Supply II-52

Bradfords Group Takes over Aspect East Anglia II-52

Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Structural Materials II-52

Graham Partners Acquires Henry II-53

Saint-Gobain Takes over Celotex Group II-53

RPM International Takes over Viapol II-53

PrimaLoft Acquires PrimaLoft Product Business of Albany

International II-53

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to Take over Roofing Supply Group II-54

CertainTeed Roofing and Homes for Our Troops Collaborate II-54

National Hickman to Increase Roofing System Production II-54

Monier Group Acquires Bramac Group II-55

Owens Corning™ Forms Strategic Alliance with Earth911 II-55

Guardian Industries Expands Goole Float Glass Unit II-55

Rockwool International Purchases Fast II-55

Owens Corning Acquires Two FiberTEK Insulation Businesses II-56

Carlisle Companies Purchases PDT Phoenix II-56

RCR International Divests Jacobs & Thompson II-56

Kingspan Takes Over CRH Insulation Europe II-57

IKO Industries Takes Over Interest in Metrotile Europe II-57

CertainTeed Introduces Training Session with the Launch of

EnerGen™ PV System II-57

CertainTeed Expands Roofing Responsibility™ Program to

Connecticut II-57

One World Trade Center Deploys Impasse® Curtain Wall Hanger

System and Mineral Wool Insulation of Thermafiber II-58

Knauf Insulation Secures Formaldehyde-free Verification II-58

Vita Nonwovens Inks Distribution Agreement with Pacific

Insulation II-58

VTI Vintage’s Division Signs MoU with Terreal for Concrete

Roofing Tiles II-59

Saint-Gobain to Setup Glass Wool Manufacturing Facility in Kansai II-59

Saint-Gobain Acquires Linerock II-59

Allied Building Products Took Over Astro Building Supplies II-59

Everest Industries to Establish New Facility in Orissa II-59

Dow Chemical Signs Agreement with ORNL II-60

Insulfoam to Establish EPS Insulation Facility in Pennsylvania II-60

Safal Group Injects Capital into Joint Venture II-60

Insight Management Takes Over Exclusive Global Rights to

Innovative Solar Panel Technology II-61

4. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDE II-62

Premier Tech Takes Over Forberg II-62

CCC Globalcom to Take Over Stake in Safetight II-62

Bradco Supply Takes over Insulation Systems II-62

Staroba Plastics Re-acquires EcoStar Roofing Material Division

from Carlisle II-62

Axcel to Buy Trelleborg’s Roofing Operations II-63

Rockwool International to Take Over Linerock Stone Wool Plant II-63

Malarkey Roofing Products Acquires Former Rexam Manufacturing

Plant and Additional Land II-63

Solyndra Inks Multi-Year Sales Agreement with Sika Services II-63

Johns Manville Forms Alliance with SolarFrameWorks II-63

CertainTeed Expands ENERGY STAR®-Rated Roofing Product Offerings II-64

CertainTeed to Remodel Ennis Roofing Plant II-64

Falcon Foam Changes Name To Atlas EPS II-64

Beacon Roofing Acquires Independent Building Materials II-65

Bradco Supply Takes Over Insulation Systems II-65

Solyndra and Allied Building Ink Distribution Agreement II-65

Jeantex Group Signs Multiple Agreements II-66

Saint-Gobain Acquires Outstanding Stake in Solarwood Technologies II-66

Architectural Building and Woo Jung Sign Strategic Alliance II-66

Staroba Plastics Takes Over EcoStar Roofing Assets II-67

US LBM Completes Universal Supply Acquisition II-67

Beacon Roofing Acquires Lookout Supply Company II-67

Kingspan Acquires Air-Cell Innovations II-67

Englert Inc Forms an Alliance with Dawn Solar Systems II-68

Quercus Trust Acquires Applied Solar Inc II-68

Johns Manville Inks Partnership Agreement with Crossroads II-68

Owens Corning and The Home Depot Renew Alliance II-68

Saint-Gobain Solar Enters into Partnership with Solaire France II-69

Johns Manville Inks Agreement with Lowe’s Companies II-69

Superior Plus Acquires Specialty Products & Insulation II-69

Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Merge II-70

Johns Manville Takes Over Corbond Corporation II-70

Euronit Commences Operations at its New Factory Unit II-70

AZMEC Commences Production of Technical Rubber Insulation

Products II-71

Unifrax Takes Over Ceramic Fiber Paper Manufacturer, CRPL II-71

SRS Energy and US Tile Join Forces to Launch Curved Roofing

Solutions II-72

Knauf Insulation Takes Over Australian Building Foils II-72

NAI Forms Alliance with CentiMark II-72

Venture Tape Acquires Compac’s PSA Business II-73

NRCA, BuildSite Collaborate to Set Up Roofing Industry Database II-73

Petersen-Dean Takes Over OCR Solar and Roofing II-74

CertainTeed Insulation Acquires OFI II-74

5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-75

HOUZE® Advanced Building Science and Lapolla Industries Launch

ZERO Foam™ II-75

Carlisle SynTec Systems Launches New Version of 725 TR Air &

Vapor Barrier/Temporary Roof II-75

Saudi Basic Industries Unveils LEXAN THERMOCLEAR Sheet Portfolio II-75

Innovative Insulation Extends Product Line II-76

RAUTARUUKKI Introduces Classic Solar Thermal Roof II-76

GAF MATERIALS and GreenOhm Unveil Crest Energy and

Sustainability Tool II-76

Polyglass U.S.A. Unveils Polyreflect Membrane II-77

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Extends Product Range II-77

Kingspan Insulated Panels Introduces New Insulation Panels II-77

HOUZE Introduces ZERO Foam II-78

Tremco Launches TremLock® T-238 Metal Roofing System II-78

Clopay Building Products Rolls Out Model 3724 Overhead

Sectional Steel Door II-78

CertainTeed Launches Patriot™ II-79

Atlas Roofing Introduces Select Your Roof App for Homeowners II-79

CertainTeed Launches Solstice™ Solar Roofing System II-79

CertainTeed Introduces Apollo® II Solar Roofing System II-80

Enviroshake® Introduces Enviroshingle® Roofing Shingles II-80

GAF Launches New High Density Cover Boards II-80

Johns Manville Launches JM PVC Profile™ II-81

IKO Develops New RoofViewer Software Application II-81

GAF Introduces iPad Virtual Home Remodeler Application II-81

GAF Launches New TruSlate Color Range Roofing System II-81

Polyglass® USA Introduces XtraFlex® Premium Modified Bitumen

Product Range II-82

Lindab Hungary Introduces New Production Line to Manufacture

Specialty Roofing Panels II-82

Founder of Austin 360 Roofing Establishes Entex Roof Systems II-82

Georgia-Pacific to Acquire Buckeye Technologies II-82

Johns Manville Introduces JM Insulation Project Guide for

Insulation Professionals and Homeowners II-82

CertainTeed Introduces New CertaCoat™ IC Intumescent Coating

Ignition Barrier II-83

Thermafiber Develops CW-D-1014 UL System for Curtain Wall

Industry II-83

IKO Unveils Enhanced Edition of ROOFViewer™ Visual Tool II-83

Iko Industries Launches Armourshield Shingles in Nigerian

Building Materials Market II-84

Imperial Sugar and SES Foam Launch SucraSeal Sucrose Based

Spray Foam Insulation II-84

Duro-Last® Unveils Duro-Guard™ Insulation Product Range II-84

Solarcentury Unveils New C21e Solar Electric Plain Roof Tile II-85

Ruukki to Introduce New Ruukki Life Panel II-85

Hunter Panels Introduces New Hunter Xci Product Range II-85

BASF Unveils WALLTITE® Airtight Polyurethane Insulation

Solution in Korea II-85

ACH Foam Technologies Unveils Foam-Control® Plus+™ II-86

Dr. Energy Saver® Westchester Unveils Spray Foam Insulation

Services II-86

Insulation Stop Introduces InfraStop™ Reflective Insulation II-86

Thermafiber Unveils RainBarrier HD Insulation Board II-86

Metal Roofing DE Introduces Cost-Effective Solar Metal Roofing II-87

Everlast Roofing and David Deschaine Roofing Partner to Launch

Everseam Metal Roofing Panel II-87

Bonded Logic and Lowe’s Collaborate to Introduce UltraTouch

Denim Insulation II-87

Insulation Stop Unveils Garage Door Insulation Kit II-88

Industrial Nanotech Introduces Nansulate® Diamond II-88

DaVinci Roofscapes® Unveils Bellaforté Shake Polymer Roofing

Tiles II-88

Pactiv Building Products Introduces PLYGOOD R-2 II-89

Insulation Stop Introduces Under Slab Insulation, Linear and

Spiral Pipe Wrap Insulation II-89

Paroc Technical Insulation Launches PAROC Pro Clad II-89

DaVinci Roofscapes Launches Bellaforte II-90

GAF Introduces Monaco™ Lifetime Designer Shingles II-90

CertainTeed Introduces Apollo® and PowerMax® Rooftop Solar

Technologies II-90

Saint-Gobain Construction to Introduce Expanded Polystyrene

and Fire, Sound and Thermal Insulation Materials II-91

Diamond Building Products and Hadley Launch Diamond UltraTruss

Range of Roofing Solutions II-91

Solyndra Introduces 200 Series Metal Roof Solution for

Commercial Rooftop Market II-91

Owens Corning Introduces EcoTouch™ PINK™ FIBERGLAS™ Insulation

Platform with PureFiber™ Technology II-92

IKO Industries Unveils Royal Estate Premium Shingles II-92

SlateTec Rolls Out SlateTec Lightweight Roof Assembly System II-92

Henry® Unveils Blueskin® Roof Low Temp Roofing Underlayment II-93

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDE II-94

Henry® Introduces Single-Source Warranties for Entire

Vegetative Roof Assembly® Sytems II-94

CMG Introduces HYDROSTOP Premium Coat Roofing System in Chicago II-94

Huber Engineered Woods Unveils ZIP System® Radiant Barrier

Roof Panels in Texas II-94

Henry® Unveils Blueskin WB™ Window & Door Flashing Membrane II-95

Henry® Introduces Advanced Blueskin VP™ Membrane for

Residential and Commercial Buildings II-95

Icopal Introduces Eco-Activ Waterproofing Membranes II-96

American Hydrotech Unveils Hydrotech Hydrology Tool II-96

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Introduces Novel Asphalt and

roofing Solutions II-96

American Hydrotech Offers Garden Roof Technologies and Assemblies II-97

FiberAmerica Introduces Cellulose Fiber Insulation Products in

Several US States II-97

Johns Manville Launches JM Open-Cell Spray Foam Insulation II-97

Roofers Las Vegas Introduces Quality Roofing Solutions II-98

CertainTeed Launches Sustainable Insulation II-98

Ibstock and Rockwool to Introduce BrickShield® Wall Cladding

Solution II-99

Hemp Technology Rolls Out Breathe™ Fibre Insulation II-99

Celotex Unveils New Insulation Board for Flat Roofing

Applications II-100

Propex to Introduce Opus™ Roof Blanket II-101

Dow Chemicals Launches Cost Effective Solar Shingles II-101

ULE to Develop Sustainability Standards for Roof Covering and

Thermal Insulation Materials II-101

Thermafiber® Unveils VersaBoard™ II-102

Duro-Last Introduces Duro-Last Rock-Ply™ Roofing System II-102

Bradford Insulation Launches Ashgrid Spacer II-102

Industrial Nanotech Unveils Novel Roof Coating II-103

Duro-Last Launches Shingle-Ply™ Roofing System II-103

InterWrap Rolls out Synthetic Roofing Underlayment II-103

ACH FOAM Launches SecureTherm Composite Roof Insulation II-104

Thermafiber® Unveils Thermafiber Insolutions™ II-104

Carlisle Energy Services Launches SpectroFlex II-104

Knauf Insulation Unveils Cutting-Edge ECOSE Technology II-105

Owens Corning Launches TruLo® Max and TruLo® Lo Odor Asphalt II-105

Dow Introduces ROOFMATE™ MinK System II-106

Second Nature to Introduce Thermafleece PB20 II-106

IKO Introduces RoofGard-Cool Grey synthetic Underlayment II-107

Owens Corning Launches Duration® Designer Shingles II-107

BASF Showcases Innovative Green Construction Concepts II-107

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-108

American Hydrotech, Inc. (US) II-108

Atlas Roofing Corporation (US) II-108

BASF (Germany) II-108

GAF (US) II-109

Icopal A/S (Denmark) II-109

Johns Manville (US) II-109

Knauf Insulation (US) II-110

MONIER Group Services GmbH (Germany) II-110

Owens Corning (US) II-110

Royal Group, Inc. (Canada) II-111

Saint-Gobain Corporation (US) II-111

CertainTeed Corporation (US) II-112

Sika Sarnafil, Inc. (US) II-112

SIG Plc. (UK) II-113

The Garland Company, Inc. (US) II-113

The Rockwool Group (Denmark) II-114

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-115

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-115

Table 3: World Historic Review for Roofing by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by Geographic

Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Asphalt Shingles Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-118

Table 6: World Historic Review for Asphalt Shingles Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-119

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Asphalt Shingles

Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004,

2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Metal Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-121

Table 9: World Historic Review for Metal Roofing by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-122

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Metal Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Elastomeric Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-124

Table 12: World Historic Review for Elastomeric Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-125

Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Elastomeric Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-126

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Built-Up Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-127

Table 15: World Historic Review for Built-Up Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-128

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Built-Up Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-129

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Roofing Tile by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-130

Table 18: World Historic Review for Roofing Tile by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-131

Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing Tile by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-132

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Modified Bitumen Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-133

Table 21: World Historic Review for Modified Bitumen Roofing

by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-134

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Modified Bitumen

Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004,

2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-135

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Plastic Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-136

Table 24: World Historic Review for Plastic Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-137

Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-138

Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Other Roofing by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-139

Table 27: World Historic Review for Other Roofing by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-140

Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Roofing by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-141

Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-142

Table 30: World Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic

Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-143

Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-144

Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-145

Table 33: World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics Insulation

by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-146

Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics

Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of

Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for

Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-147

Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-148

Table 36: World Historic Review for Fiberglass Insulation by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-149

Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiberglass Insulation

by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales

for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-150

Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,

and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-151

Table 39: World Historic Review for Mineral Wool Insulation by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-152

Table 40: World 15-Year Perspective for Mineral Wool

Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of

Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for

Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-153

Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Other Insulation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin

America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-154

Table 42: World Historic Review for Other Insulation by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-155

Table 43: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Insulation by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2013 &

2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-156

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1

A.Market Analysis III-1

Current and Future Analysis III-1

American Taxpayer Relief Act 2012 to Drive Growth for Energy

Efficient Roofing & Insulation Products III-1

Natural Calamities Drive Demand for Reroofing III-1

Roofing Market – Positive Signs of Recovery in Construction

Sector Bodes Well III-2

Re-roofing Applications Dominate III-2

Western Region Offers the Best Potential III-2

Asphalt Shingles to Retain Market Dominance III-3

Laminated Shingles Keep Up Growth Momentum III-3

Other Roofing Options Too Gaining Prominence III-3

Metal Roofing – The Fastest Growing Roofing Product III-3

Metal Roofs – Expensive, Yet Preferred III-4

Design Transformation Contributing to Market Growth III-4

Steel as a Roofing Material – A US Scenario III-4

PVC and TPO Fuel Growth in Single Ply Low-Slope Roofing

Systems III-5

US EPDM Roofing Market Share Declines III-5

Eco-friendly Products to Back Growth in Roofing Market III-5

Vegetative Roofs on the Growth Path III-6

Green Roofing & PV Roofing Technologies Benefit from

Growing Focus on Environmental Friendly Products III-6

US Roofing Market ‘Coolly’ Moves On III-7

The Trickiest Part III-7

Hot Demand for Cool Roofs III-7

Insulation Market III-8

Insulation Market to Gain from Green House Gas Emission

Targets III-8

Energy Conservation Regulations Propel Insulation Materials

Market III-8

Implementation of Building Codes Drive Insulation Demand III-9

Thermal Insulation Market Poised to Grow in US III-9

Thermal Insulation Materials – Market Dynamics III-9

Increasing Focus on Energy Conservation Drives Thermal

Insulation Market III-9

Construction Market to Boost Demand for Foamed Plastics III-10

Insulation Materials Manufacturers – Key Challenges III-10

North American Roofing & Insulation Market III-11

North American Residential Roofing Industry – An Overview III-11

Laminate Shingles to Post Significant Growth III-11

North American Commercial Roofing Market – An Overview III-11

Commercial and Residential Insulation Market III-11

Leading Players III-12

Asphalt Shingle Market III-12

Insulation Market III-12

Strategic Corporate Developments III-12

Product Launches III-23

Key Players III-34

B.Market Analytics III-40

Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Roofing by Product Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal,

Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,

Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010

Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 45: US Historic Review for Roofing by Product Segment

Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing

Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 46: US 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by Product

Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Asphalt

Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile,

Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets for

Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 47: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Insulation by Product Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass,

Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 48: US Historic Review for Insulation by Product

Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and

Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 49: US 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product

Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed

Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation

Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-45

2. CANADA III-46

A.Market Analysis III-46

Current and Future Analysis III-46

Government Stimulus and New Regulatory Requirements to Boost

Growth III-46

Green Top Phenomenon Catching On III-46

Strategic Corporate Development III-46

Product Launch III-47

Key Players III-47

B.Market Analytics III-49

Table 50: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Roofing by Product Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal,

Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,

Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010

Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 51: Canadian Historic Review for Roofing by Product

Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up,

Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 52: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing

Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets

for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 53: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Insulation by Product Segment – Foamed Plastics,

Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 54: Canadian Historic Review for Insulation by Product

Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and

Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 55: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other

Insulation Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

3. JAPAN III-55

A.Market Analysis III-55

Current and Future Analysis III-55

Disaster Recovery Efforts Drive Growth for Roofing Materials

in the Market III-55

Strategic Corporate Developments III-55

Key Players III-56

B.Market Analytics III-57

Table 56: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Roofing by Product Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal,

Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen,

Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010

Through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 57: Japanese Historic Review for Roofing by Product

Segment – Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up,

Roofing Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 58: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing

Tile, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and Other Roofing Markets

for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 59: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Insulation by Product Segment – Foamed Plastics,

Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other Insulation Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2010 Through 2018 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 60: Japanese Historic Review for Insulation by Product

Segment – Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and

Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 Through 2009

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 61: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by

Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Other

Insulation Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

4. EUROPE III-63

A.Market Analysis III-63

Current and Future Analysis III-63

Housing Scenario in Europe III-63

New Energy Regulations: Opportunities Abound the Insulation

Market III-63

Energy Efficiency Regulations to Propel Growth III-64

New EU Legislation Brings Good News for Insulation Market III-64

Large Stock of Underinsulated Buildings to Trigger Demand

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