Johns Manville Celebrates Five Years of Manufacturing in Milan, Ohio
“We are so impressed with the dedicated employees in Milan and their pride of ownership in manufacturing high-quality roofing products,” said Joe Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager of JM Roofing Systems. “Our investment in Milan fits well with our already strong position in the marketplace. We also have a strong connection to the local community and look forward to many more years of success in Milan.”
EPDM is a thermoset synthetic rubber single ply roofing membrane known for its durability, ease of installation and superior weathering characteristics. JM is using modern extrusion technology as a part of their process, which results in a cleaner sheet with fewer pock marks or voids. The benefits to roofing contractors and building managers are significant; using a membrane with fewer surface defects can lead to a longer lifespan and lower lifecycle costs.
“We have exceeded expectations in Milan,” said Jennifer Ford-Smith, Director of Sales for JM Roofing Systems. “Our top priority when we opened five years ago was to use state-of-the-art equipment to make the best EPDM membrane in the industry. The ability to leverage a product with superior characteristics with the innovation of our FIT (Factory Inseam Tape) seaming method has resulted in a steady increase in customer demand for our products.”
The plant employs about 100 people who live in Milan and surrounding communities. JM operates two other manufacturing plants in northern Ohio: an insulation plant in Defiance and an engineered products plant in Waterville.
About Johns Manville
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing and roof insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace, automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales of approximately $3 billion and holds leadership positions in many of the key markets that it serves. JM employs approximately 7,000 people and operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
ContactsJohns Manville
Holly Leiker, 303-978-2042
[email protected]
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DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Johns Manville (JM), a global building products manufacturer and
Berkshire Hathaway company, is celebrating five years of operation at
its EPDM plant in Milan, Ohio. The plant officially opened in May 2012.
The company plans to host a five-year celebration in July 2017 to
highlight the plant’s success.
“We are so impressed with the dedicated employees in Milan and their
pride of ownership in manufacturing high-quality roofing products,” said
Joe Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager of JM Roofing
Systems. “Our investment in Milan fits well with our already strong
position in the marketplace. We also have a strong connection to the
local community and look forward to many more years of success in Milan.”
EPDM is a thermoset synthetic rubber single ply roofing membrane known
for its durability, ease of installation and superior weathering
characteristics. JM is using modern extrusion technology as a part of
their process, which results in a cleaner sheet with fewer pock marks or
voids. The benefits to roofing contractors and building managers are
significant; using a membrane with fewer surface defects can lead to a
longer lifespan and lower lifecycle costs.
“We have exceeded expectations in Milan,” said Jennifer Ford-Smith,
Director of Sales for JM Roofing Systems. “Our top priority when we
opened five years ago was to use state-of-the-art equipment to make the
best EPDM membrane in the industry. The ability to leverage a product
with superior characteristics with the innovation of our FIT (Factory
Inseam Tape) seaming method has resulted in a steady increase in
customer demand for our products.”
The plant employs about 100 people who live in Milan and surrounding
communities. JM operates two other manufacturing plants in northern
Ohio: an insulation plant in Defiance and an engineered products plant
in Waterville.
About Johns Manville
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a
leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for
building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing and roof
insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial
and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace,
automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and
equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and
wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual
sales of approximately $3 billion and holds leadership positions in many
of the key markets that it serves. JM employs approximately 7,000 people
and operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and
China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
Contacts
Johns Manville
Holly Leiker, 303-978-2042
[email protected]
