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Carlisle Construction Materials Announces Grand Opening of PVC Manufacturing Line

  (CARLISLE, PA) – Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is pleased to announce that its new PVC manufacturing line, located in Greenville, Ill., is fully operational. A grand opening event will be held at the Greenville campus on April 28, 2014.   This state-of-the-art production line is capable of manufacturing PVC roofing membranes with a variety of product enhancements, including KEE HP PVC. Additional capabilities include the capacity to produce membranes up to 10 feet, 10 inches in width, and the ability to manufacture polyester- and fiberglass-reinforced PVC, as well as fleece-backed PVC membranes, in a single pass. State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment ensures that all of CCM’s PVC membranes and accessories will meet the highest quality standards. 
“CCM has invested in the Greenville area for more than 30 years with our existing EPDM manufacturing plant, which has provided numerous jobs and benefits to the local residents. The addition of the PVC manufacturing line will create jobs for the community and help to further develop the economy,” stated Joe Stassi, CCM’s director of PVC sales and marketing.
  For the past 40 years, PVC single-ply roofing has been a sustainable solution for low-slope roofing projects throughout the United States. Today, tens of thousands of buildings are protected by billions of square feet of PVC roofing membranes. PVC’s popularity stems from its dependable, heat-welded seams, superior physical attributes, and resistance to water, chemicals, grease, fire and punctures.   About Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle has been a recognized leader in the roofing industry for more than half a century, offering high-performance single-ply roofing solutions that include EPDM, TPO, PVC and roof garden systems. Carlisle also offers a full line of polyisocyanurate and expanded polystyrene insulation, as well as a host of steep-slope underlayments, duct sealants, adhesives and hardware. In addition to roofing, Carlisle services the waterproofing, framing and general construction industries.

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