Fibre Glass And Rock And Slag Wool Insulation Manufacturers Create Trade Association To Work In Canadian Market

NAIMA Canada Will Work with Building Industry, Allied Trade Associations and Government and Standards Bodies to Promote Energy Efficiency and Environmental Benefits of Insulation

Ottawa, Ontario (October 4, 2004) - NAIMA Canada, a trade association for manufacturers of fibre glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation, is now in operation. As a sister organization to the 70-year old North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), which represents the entire North American market, NAIMA Canada will deal with the localized issues and market drivers unique to Canada. NAIMA Canada was established July 6, 2004.

The primary activities of NAIMA Canada are to participate in initiatives that promote energy efficiency and sustainable building; promote the safe use of its members' products; assist members in regulatory filings; and assist in the development of codes and standards that affect its members' products. NAIMA Canada will also contribute to technical research and reviews of insulation, support standardization in insulation systems and installation quality, and increase awareness of insulation products.

"The Canadian market is of critical importance to insulation manufacturers, and it is clear that manufacturers need an organization dedicated solely to the unique issues and needs of this country," Ken Mentzer, Treasurer of NAIMA Canada, stated. "Canada's commitment to minimizing global climate change is one to be admired, and we will work closely with NAIMA Canada members in our work to conserve energy and protect the environment."

Trent Ogilvie, Chairman of NAIMA Canada adds, "NAIMA has been a positive force promoting energy efficiency. NAIMA Canada will bring a similar level of stewardship and industry involvement to the Canadian market."

The NAIMA Canada founding members are: Cafco Industries, Inc., CertainTeed Corp., Fibrex Insulations Inc., Johns Manville, Knauf Insulation, Owens Corning Canada, and Roxul Inc.

Membership in NAIMA Canada is open to any manufacturer of synthetic vitreous fibres (fibre glass, rock wool and slag wool) insulation products with an interest in climate change and energy efficiency for the Canadian market. All manufacturers currently operating in Canada have been invited to join NAIMA Canada and, the Association looks forward to their future involvement.

NAIMA Canada is managed by a Steering Committee with representatives from all members, which is overseen by a Board of Governors. Working committees for NAIMA Canada are Government Affairs and the Technical/Product Committee

The officers of NAIMA Canada were voted by members as follows: Trent Ogilvie, Chairman from Roxul Inc.; Barry Shupp, Vice Chairman from Owens Corning Canada; Ken Mentzer, Treasurer; and Angus Crane, Secretary.

NAIMA Canada maintains offices at 150 Laurier Avenue W, Suite 500

Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J4. For more information, contact NAIMA Canada at 613.232.8093 or via email at contact@NAIMACanada.ca. NAIMA Canada can be found online at www.NAIMACanada.ca.

About NAIMA Canada

NAIMA Canada is the association for North American manufacturers of fibre glass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation products doing business in Canada. Its role is to promote energy efficiency and environmental preservation through the use of fibre glass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation, and to encourage the safe production and use of these materials.