Owens Corning Basement Finishing System Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Owens Corning Kicks Off Hurricane Preparedness Week In Rare "form"
In advance of the 2006 hurricane season, which begins on June 1st, Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB) is leveraging the launch of Hurricane Preparedness Week to educate builders and homeowners in the Southeaste... more (6/1/2006)

Owens Corning Reaches Agreement With Creditors
Owens Corning (OTC: OWENQ) (BULLETIN BOARD: OWENQ) today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with the representatives of each of its key creditor groups on the terms of a Chapter 1... more (5/10/2006)

Owens Corning Study Reveals Significant Growth Opportunities For Manufactured Housing Market
A comprehensive study released today by leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB) revealed significant opportunities for the manufactured housing industry to enhance the overall... more (5/2/2006)

Owens Corning Completes Composite Solutions Acquisition In Japan
Owens Corning (OTC: OWENQ.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: OWENQ.OB) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the composites business of the Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd. in Japan, previously announ... more (5/1/2006)

Owens Corning Enhances Raft-r-mate(r) Attic Rafter Vents
Leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning today announced an enhanced version of its attic rafter vent, RAFT-R-MATE(R), which allows air to flow from soffit vents to the attic. The imp... more (1/11/2006)

Owens Corning Serves Up Solutions For Builders To Boost Customer Satisfaction Scores
Owens Corning, already a leading provider of builder services, today announced the addition of two customer service programs to its Life of the Home(R) suite of builder services as a part of the co... more (1/11/2006)

It All Adds Up: Owens Corning Designs Tool To Aid Builders With Energy Policy Act
Leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning introduced the Owens Corning Builder Energy Solutions Calculator at the International Builders Show today. The new software not only provides ... more (1/11/2006)

Owens Corning Announces Multi-million Dollar Investment To Increase Loosefill Insulation
To meet increasing customer demand for more energy-efficient homes due to high energy prices and the Energy Policy Act, Owens Corning today announced a multi-million dollar expansion to produce an ... more (1/4/2006)

Owens Corning Acquires Key Composite Solutions Operation In Japan
Owens Corning announced today that it has reached an agreement with Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. to acquire its composites business, including a glass manufacturing facility located near Tokyo. Terms were... more (12/8/2005)

Owens Corning Reports Record Quarterly Sales
Owens Corning today reported third quarter sales of $1.618 billion, the highest quarterly total in company history. Sales for the period were up five percent, compared with $1.541 billion for the ... more (11/2/2005)

Survey Reveals Over 70 Percent Of Residents Look At Maintenance When Choosing Living Spaces
Today, Owens Corning released survey findings that revealed 71 percent of residents from multifamily dwellings feel that efficient, prompt and reliable maintenance and repair is an important factor... more (10/18/2005)

Winterize Now, Save Now: Home Heating Costs Expected To Rise Up To 61 Percent
According to a report released today by the Energy Information Administration, the statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy, 55 million U.S. homes heated with natural gas can expect heat... more (10/12/2005)

Owens Corning To Acquire Wolverine Fabricating, Inc.
Owens Corning announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement to acquire Wolverine Fabricating, Inc., a producer of side walls and other products for the RV industry. Terms were not discl... more (9/28/2005)

Owens Corning Sharpens Focus On Growing Business Areas With Organization Realignment
Owens Corning President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Brown today announced changes within the company that will align talented leadership with key opportunities important to the company's s... more (9/16/2005)

Throw Another Blanket On This Summer To Stay Cool And Save Money
Is your power bill soaring faster than the summer temperatures? The solution is simple -- throw on another blanket -- of PINK Fiberglas(R) insulation from Owens Corning (OTC Bulletin Board: OWENQ)... more (6/21/2005)

Owens Corning Fiber Glass Certified As Industry's Highest Level Of Recycled Content
At the NAHB Green Building Conference at Atlanta, Owens Corning today announced that its line of fiber glass insulation products has been certified to contain an average of 35 percent recycled cont... more (3/14/2005)

Leaders Built At Second Annual Owens Corning Diversity Leadership Conference
Owens Corning will be host to 24 college students, participating in the second annual Diversity Leadership Conference Thursday, Jan. 27, through Saturday, Jan. 29, at the OC World Headquarters. Du... more (1/26/2005)