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About OneDegreeChange: FALCON FOAM RENAMED ATLAS EPS Name change reflects company’s leadership in expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation industry. by Stanley Bastek BYRON CENTER, MI (February 22, 2010) Falcon Foam, a division of Atlas Roofing Corporation, has been renamed “Atlas EPS” to reflect its leadership position in delivering innovative, energy-saving solutions and products for the expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation industry. Atlas EPS specializes in developing and manufacturing quality, HCFC-free expanded polystyrene insulation for recreational vehicles, garage and pedestrian doors, sunroom panels and many other interior and exterior construction applications. As a pioneer in the manufacture of EPS insulation produced without environmentally harmful blowing agents, Atlas EPS research specialists are actively engaged in developing innovative, energy-saving insulation products, while maintaining the outstanding thermal and mechanical properties expected from all Atlas EPS products. With plants across the U.S. and in Mexico, Atlas EPS provides innovative, cost-efficient and energyconserving product solutions coast-to-coast. Each Atlas EPS location also serves as a recycling center to keep useful materials out of landfills by processing construction tear-offs. All Atlas EPS products are thirdparty tested and certified/listed with ASTM, ICC, ONNCCE, Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual. “Atlas EPS does more than just manufacture world-class products,” says General Manager Robert Butkus. "We’re constantly working with our customers to develop new products and new and greener EPS applications, while at the same time, working to improve the performance of our core product lines. With a dedicated Engineering Department and Technical Services Group, we can work with new and existing customers to ensure the best possible product designs at a competitive price." About Atlas EPS Established in 1965, the company has played a significant role in the industry-wide growth of EPS technology and product applications. Atlas EPS is headquartered in Byron Center, MI, at the largest EPS manufacturing plant in the industry. Parent company, Atlas Roofing, is well established in the construction industry and offers a complete line of roofing, sheathing and insulation products. For more information about Atlas EPS, visit http://www.atlaseps.com. Atlas Roofing Corporation | Top | Share Your Thoughts...  Did You See What President Obama Said About Insulation...We Agree.
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 For the first time in over 19 years, ASHRAE has increased the minimum required prescriptive R-value (resistance to heat flow) for roof and wall insulation levels in Standard 90.1 – the national model energy code for commercial buildings. |
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