Owens Corning will be host to 24 college students, participating in the second annual Diversity Leadership Conference Thursday, Jan. 27, through Saturday, Jan. 29, at the OC World Headquarters. During the conference, attendees representing eight colleges and an array of cultural backgrounds wil

At the NAHB Green Building Conference at Atlanta, Owens Corning today announced that its line of fiber glass insulation products has been certified to contain an average of 35 percent recycled content by leading third-party certifier Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), an increase of 5 perce

Is your power bill soaring faster than the summer temperatures? The solution is simple -- throw on another blanket -- of PINK Fiberglas(R) insulation from Owens Corning (OTC Bulletin Board: OWENQ). The same product that keeps you warm in the winter keeps you cool in the summer by slowing heat

Owens Corning President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Brown today announced changes within the company that will align talented leadership with key opportunities important to the company's sustained growth. New Cultured Stone President Reports to CEO Chuck Stein has been named

Owens Corning announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement to acquire Wolverine Fabricating, Inc., a producer of side walls and other products for the RV industry. Terms were not disclosed. "This acquisition is a strategic addition to the Owens Corning Fabwel business,"

According to a report released today by the Energy Information Administration, the statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy, 55 million U.S. homes heated with natural gas can expect heating costs to rise as much as 61 percent this winter. Owens Corning is helping homeowners reduce the

Today, Owens Corning released survey findings that revealed 71 percent of residents from multifamily dwellings feel that efficient, prompt and reliable maintenance and repair is an important factor in choosing a living space. Further, 67 percent of those surveyed indicated that satisfaction leve

Owens Corning today reported third quarter sales of $1.618 billion, the highest quarterly total in company history. Sales for the period were up five percent, compared with $1.541 billion for the same quarter last year. For the first nine months of 2005, sales totaled $4.610 billion, a 10 perce

Owens Corning announced today that it has reached an agreement with Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. to acquire its composites business, including a glass manufacturing facility located near Tokyo. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition underscores Owens Corning's commitment to the Japanese mar

To meet increasing customer demand for more energy-efficient homes due to high energy prices and the Energy Policy Act, Owens Corning today announced a multi-million dollar expansion to produce an additional 60 million pounds per year of unbonded fiberglass loosefill insulation. Owens Corning is

Leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning today announced an enhanced version of its attic rafter vent, RAFT-R-MATE(R), which allows air to flow from soffit vents to the attic. The improved vent is a two-in-one product that is perforated in the fabrication process to provide builder

Owens Corning, already a leading provider of builder services, today announced the addition of two customer service programs to its Life of the Home(R) suite of builder services as a part of the company's HOMExperts business. The inclusion of Owens Corning's Home Readiness walk-through

Leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning introduced the Owens Corning Builder Energy Solutions Calculator at the International Builders Show today. The new software not only provides the ability to better understand how to most economically improve the energy efficiency of their pr

Owens Corning (OTC: OWENQ.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: OWENQ.OB) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the composites business of the Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd. in Japan, previously announced on December 8, 2005. Terms were not disclosed. "The addition of composite and glass-fiber

A comprehensive study released today by leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB) revealed significant opportunities for the manufactured housing industry to enhance the overall buying and living experience for manufactured homebuyers and ensure continued long-term growth. The

Owens Corning (OTC: OWENQ) (BULLETIN BOARD: OWENQ) today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with the representatives of each of its key creditor groups on the terms of a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. This represents a significant milestone in the company's Chapter 11 pr

In advance of the 2006 hurricane season, which begins on June 1st, Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB) is leveraging the launch of Hurricane Preparedness Week to educate builders and homeowners in the Southeastern U.S. on the importance of understanding local building codes, as well as the affect of hurricane-