2011 News Releases
Firestone strives to provide current product and technical information from our company, as well as interesting news and developments. Please view the links below for our latest news releases. 
 
July 19, 2011
Firestone Energy Solutions Welcomes New Senior Sales Engineer
New Senior Sales Engineer Michael Sexton will oversee Firestone Energy Solutions’ operations and services, PV product selection and roofing system design for PV applications.

July 11, 2011
Firestone Building Products Adds Self-Adhered Membrane to its Extensive TPO Product Offering
As the demand for high performance, reflective roofing membranes continues to grow, Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, is introducing a new self-adhered white TPO membrane for the commercial building industry. UltraPly TPO SA membrane is an easy to install, energy efficient membrane that dramatically reduces labor costs.

June 30, 2011
Firestone Building Products Introduces New Vapor Barrier
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, is now offering a vapor barrier membrane for the commercial building industry. V-Force Vapor Barrier Membrane can be used as a reliable vapor barrier and self-adhered temporary roof, providing an excellent, multi-functional solution for quickly weatherproofing new construction or re-roof projects.

May 11, 2011
Firestone Metal Products Announces the Industry’s First 10-year Wall Systems Warranty at AIA 2011
In an effort to continue providing building owners with superior warranty protection, Firestone Metal Products Company, LLC is adding to its industry-leading Red Shield Warranty options at the AIA 2011 National Convention and Design Exposition. The Firestone Red Shield Wall Systems Warranty is a 10-year performance guarantee for the wall cavity, from the exterior sheathing to the metal cladding.

May 11, 2011
Firestone Metal Products Introduces UNA-FOAM Insulated Metal Panel System at AIA 2011
Firestone Metal Products Company, LLC is introducing the new UNA-FOAM Insulated Metal Panel System at the AIA 2011 National Convention and Design Exposition. The high-performance system provides significantly higher insulation value than traditional cladding systems while also offering ease and cost of installation.

April 18, 2011
Firestone’s Weaver Promoted to Bridgestone Americas CFO; Dunn Announced as Successor
Ken Weaver, Chairman, CEO and President of Firestone Diversified Products, LLC (FSDP), and concurrently President of FSDP‟s subsidiary Firestone Building Products, LLC (FSBP), has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer for Bridgestone Americas, Inc., effective May 15, 2011. Tim Dunn will succeed Weaver and has been named the new President of FSBP.

March 28, 2011
Firestone celebrates 100 new jobs, 418 retained jobs in Prescott
Firestone Building Products Company today celebrated the expansion of its Prescott manufacturing facility, which will result in 100 new jobs, along with 418 jobs retained. In addition to the expansion celebration, which was held at Prescott Elementary School, Firestone Building Products officials also joined local and state leaders at the event to celebrate the opening of the Firestone Science Center at the school.

February 21, 2011
Firestone Presents Industry’s Top Installers with 2011 Master Contractor Award
Firestone recently honored 262 contractors throughout North America in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., during the 2011 Master Contractor Award ceremony, which recognizes reputable roofing firms for upholding Firestone’s high standards. This year, Firestone also acknowledges 33 esteemed firms as winners of the President’s Club Award, 32 as Platinum Council Award winners and 179 as recipients of the Inner Circle of Quality Award.

February 16, 2011
Firestone Features Three New Accessories at International Roofing Expo
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, is featuring three new products for the commercial roofing industry at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Nev., February 16-18. The new accessories offer efficiency enhancing options, coupled with ease of installation and durability, for use with many roofing systems and substrates. 

February 16, 2011
Firestone Showcases Hybrid TPO/EPDM Roofing System at the International Roofing Expo
At the 2011 International Roofing Expo, Firestone is showcasing its UltraBlend Roofing System, a hybrid TPO/EPDM system that combines the strengths and benefits of two durable single-ply materials in one comprehensive, warrantable roofing system.
 
January 28, 2011
Firestone Building Products Unveils FirestoneRoof Mobile Web App
The newly unveiled FirestoneRoof mobile web app enables customers to instantly connect with Firestone commercial roofing experts and is designed to make it easier for building owners, facility managers, roofing consultants, and others charged with maintaining commercial roofing systems to get the support they need, when they need it.

January 7, 2011
Firestone Announces EPDM Plant Consolidation
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (FSBP) announced today it will close its manufacturing plant in Kingstree, S.C. in mid-2011, consolidating all production of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) roofing membrane into its larger facility in Prescott, Ark. This decision affects 190 teammates in Kingstree and will result in 100 new jobs in Prescott.

 
 
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