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P R E S S R E L E A S E O W E N S C O R N I N G INTRODUCING FOAMULAR ® NGX Available in Canada in January 2021. © 2020 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Innovative blowing agent blend delivers 90 percent reduction in Global Warming Potential OWENS CORNING INTRODUCES FOAMULAR ® NGX INSULATION Owens Corning recently announced a new product line called FOAMULAR® NGX (Next Generation Extruded) – a proprietary blowing agent in a new line of extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam products that delivers a 90 percent reduction in global warming potential (GWP), without sacrificing product performance. "Architects, engineers, and con- tractors are looking for products that help them achieve their sustainability goals and deliver the performance they need," says Jose Manuel Canovas, general manager, North America, XPS Foam. "The investment in devel- oping a product that meets and exceeds the stringent regulations going into effect next year reflects Owens Corning's commitment to offering smart building materials that merge the highest levels of performance and sustainability." This latest addition to the com- pany's insulation portfolio is Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Listed and Factory Mutual (FM) Approved, with a low GWP that ensures compliance with regulations set to take effect in Canada and some U.S. states in January 2021. "Sustainability is a value we share with our customers, and we are committed to developing building materials that help professionals achieve their design visions, while conserving and protecting the planet's environmental resources," says chief sustainability officer Frank O'Brien- Bernini. "Our teams have spent years assessing options to design and produce a more sustainable XPS foam insulation product that would not compromise material performance, a testament to Owens Corning's dedi- cation to reducing the environmental footprint associated with building materials." The environmental benefits of FOAMULAR® NGX will be reflected in a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), delivering independent and reg- istered verification of the material's environmental impact across its entire life cycle. FOAMULAR® NGX is available for specification across the U.S. and Canada, and will be available for sale January 1, 2021. The new product line will retain its signature Owens Corning Pink colour. About Owens Corning Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company's three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing, and fibreglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infra- structure, and labour productivity. Owens Corning has earned top rankings and high scores for its commit- ment to sustainability from several external organizations, including 3BL Media (number one on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the second straight year), CDP ("A List" for both climate and water), the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (industry leader for the Building Products Group for the seventh straight year), and the Ethisphere Institute (one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the third straight year). ■