Firestone Bestows Partner In Quality Awards

189 Firms Honored for Excellence in Craftsmanship and Quality of Roofing Installation

Indianapolis, IN – Firestone Building Products Company LLC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops” product portfolio, has recognized 189 firms across the United States, Canada and Mexico with its 2014 Partner in Quality Award. The annual award honors an elite group of Firestone Building Products Red Shield™ Licensed Roofing Contractors for a high level of craftsmanship and the skills required for superior roofing installations.

Firestone Building Products Red Shield Licensed Roofing Contractors are required to complete extensive product installation training. As a testament to their expertise, projects are backed by the Firestone Building Products Red Shield™ Warranty. Depending on the commercial roofing system, terms of the warranty can range from five years to 30 years.

• To qualify, winners had to: Install four warranted Firestone Building Products roofs in each of the past five years.

• Maintain at least 1 million square feet of Firestone Building Products roofs under warranty.

• Achieve an annual Quality Incidence Rating (QIR) of 1.5 or less (QIR measures each contractor’s performance based on warranty repair incidences per million square feet under warranty).

As part of the program, winners are able to participate in the Firestone Building Products Community Service Program which makes them eligible for a $1,000 annual credit to donate labor and materials for community roofing projects.

“At Firestone Building Products, we are committed to working with the best contractors in the industry to ensure the success of every Firestone roofing project,” said Tim Dunn, president of Firestone Building Products. “The Partner in Quality Award honors the expertise, skill and craftsmanship of our hard-working contractors.”

For a complete list of Partner in Quality Award Winners, visit http://firestonebpco.com/contractors/firestone-contractor-recognition-program/firestone-partner-in-quality-award/2014-partner-in-quality-recipients/.

About Holcim Building Envelope Division

Holcim Building Envelope produces a broad range of exterior building products, including the Elevate™ (formerly Firestone) lineup of metal roof and wall panel systems. To learn more, visit or www.holcimelevate.com.