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Fiber Cement Plant Coming

F.C.P. Inc. plans to build a $24 million, 150,000-sq. ft. fiber cement siding plant in Summerville, S.C.

Targeting a summer of 1999 startup, the facility will produce 150 million sq. ft. of Cemplank and Cempanel siding products annually.

A subsidiary of 103-year-old fiber cement producer Etex Group of Belgium, F.C.P. opened its first U.S. plant four years ago in Blandon, Pa., and began looking last summer in the Carolinas and Georgia for an additional site due to strong demand for the product in the Southeast. The new location was chosen in part because of its proximity to cement suppliers.

In addition, Joseph A. Barrow has joined the company as national accounts and marketing manager.

New Window Certification

Two new certification programs covering energy efficiency and proper installation of windows, doors and skylights have been launched.

Energy Star is a voluntary partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, the EPA, manufacturers, retailers and utilities to help consumers easily identify the most energy effi:ient products on the market.

To receive an Energy Star label, products must be rated, certified and labeled for both U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient by the National Fenestration Rating Council.

Manufacturers also want to ensure performance of their products after they're out of their hands, so the American Architectural Manufacturers Association will certify the installation of doors and windows.

Larry Livermore has joined AAMA as installation program manager. He will create a program for training installers, developing standards for residential and commercial facilities, testing, certification and monitoring.

Southern Association News

(Continuedfrom p. 20) list of goals for the association in 1998:

. Appointing a long range planning committee to address future personnel needs, office location, office ownership vs. Ieasing, and dealer services.

Building a state legislation network in cooperation with the Kentucky

Homebuilders Association.

Developing a KLBMDA Web sire.

. Reworking the committee structure.

Awarding the flrst scholarships fiom the KLBMDA Education Foundation.

Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association's new planning meeting held its inaugural meeting March 17. Members are: Kenny Beauvais, HDW Inc.; Dale Bernard, George Kellett & Sons; Ken Ferrell, Morgan Distribution; A.J. Harris, Martin Lumber Co.; Jay Mazzeno, Martin Distributors, and Sandy Romero, Stine, Inc.

Virginia Building Material Association plans its summer management conference for Aug. I 3- l6 in Virginia Beach.

Lumberments Association of Texas will install Adonn Stone as its new president, succeeding Ray Sale, during is annual convention and buying market April l6l8 in San Antonio.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association has scheduled its Natural State Scramble golf tournament for May 30 at the Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle, Ar. Other tournaments are being held May 8 in Missouri and June l2 in Kansas.