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NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 22, 2008) – Today Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (FSBP) is celebrating the grand opening of its state-of-the-art thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) manufacturing plant and distribution center in North Las Vegas. The new facility makes FSBP the largest TPO manufacturer in the commercial roofing industry, bringing the company’s number of production lines to five.
The 253,000-square-foot facility employs about 40 teammates. The thermoplastic roofing membrane manufactured at the plant — made with a proprietary blend polypropylene and ethylene propylene rubber — is used in Firestone’s UltraPly™ TPO roofing systems.
“This strategic expansion helps us better meet growing regional demand for heat-reflective UltraPly TPO roofing systems and enables us to continue providing timely job site delivery,” said Bob Delaney, Chief Operating Officer of FSBP.
Firestone’s expertise and history with TPO polymers dates back more than 20 years. UltraPly TPO combines outstanding field performance and ultraviolet (UV) resistance with labor-saving wide panels and user-friendly seaming technology. It also does not experience the harmful effects of plasticizer migration or contain environmentally damaging halogens.
FSBP operates 14 manufacturing facilities across North America including two EPDM, two asphalt-based, three thermoplastic and eight polyiso insulation plants. In addition, FSBP’s sister company Firestone Metal Products operates six metal plants, which gives Firestone the largest commercial roofing manufacturing base in North America.
About Firestone Building Products Company, LLC:
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (FSBP), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products, manufactures single-ply rubber, thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) and asphalt-based roofing membranes, polyiso insulation and a full line of metal roofing products and other accessories. FSBP, which maintains 14 manufacturing facilities and two separate distribution centers throughout North America, has its headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind. In addition to superior roofing products, FSBP offers product support through a technical services department and a worldwide network of roofing contractors, distributors and field sales representatives.
About Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products (BFDP):
Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products (BFDP) is based in Indianapolis, Ind., and is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH). BFDP is responsible for BSAH’s non-tire businesses, including building and industrial products, synthetic polymers, natural and synthetic rubber, and industrial fibers and textiles.