CertainTeed Gypsum Lauded for Product Innovation, Sustainability

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"It is an honor to receive accolades by industry peers for our leadership in product innovation and commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices," says Dave Engelhardt, president of CertainTeed Gypsum. "This is a testament to our employees, who are constantly striving for excellence in building science, quality and communications."

The key driver behind the wave of high profile recognition continues to be AirRenew® and its abuse-resistant product family that includes AirRenew Extreme Impact and AirRenew Extreme Abuse. The groundbreaking, industry-first gypsum boards actively remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), specifically formaldehyde and other aldehydes, from air circulating indoors. AirRenew Extreme Impact and AirRenew Extreme Abuse handle the same as regular gypsum boards, do not require special tools to install or finish, and are cost-effective alternatives to concrete masonry units, often specified for high-traffic applications.

Honors and recognition include:
• Architectural Products "Product Innovation Award"
• CONTECH QUEBEC "Top 3 Product" Award
• Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association of New Jersey (DISCA)
"Most Innovative New Product" Award
• Building Design & Construction "Marketing Leadership Gold Award"
• Architectural Record "Advertising Excellence Award" (2012)
• Green Builder "The Hot 50 Products"
• Walls & Ceilings "AdScore Readership Study" Award

Offering a broad range of gypsum and finishing products for interior and exterior needs, CertainTeed Gypsum has served the North American building industry for more than 80 years and is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world’s leading producer of gypsum products. This, in combination with the full range of affiliated CertainTeed Corporation building products, provides architects, contractors, builders and dealers one partner to provide service and support for commercial and residential building projects.

For more information, visit www.certainteed.com/gypsum