Owens Corning
Composite Solutions Business

GUANGZHOU, China, May18, 2011– Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, announced here at Chinaplas (Hall 5.2 K11) the introduction of new glass fiber reinforcements to the China market. These include HydroStrand™, a chopped strand glass fiber for high-performance polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) composites, and two new PerforMax® grades of short glass fiber reinforcements for polypropylene (PP) View more and related images

PARIS, March 29, 2011– Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, introduced OC HiLight™ multi-end roving for translucent panels at the JEC Composites Show, Booth R20. This innovative solution is made with Advantex® E-CR glass and features a proprietary sizing that delivers unmatched clarity. OC HiLight™ is used in applications including skylights, cladding, greenhouses and other architectural applications. View more and related images

PARIS, March 29, 2011– Today at the annual JEC Composites Show, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, introduced SE1550, a new single-end Type 30® roving which is compatible with all major thermoset resin systems and weaving processes. The new roving will be available globally and is made from the company’s Advantex® glass, a corrosion-resistant E-CR glass fiber reinforcement that meets ASTM D578, ISO 2078 and DIN1259-1 standards. View more and related images

PARIS, March 29, 2011– Today at the JEC Composites Show, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, introduced HydroStrand™, a chopped strand glass fiber for high-performance polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) composites. The glass fiber is available globally and is designed for use in automotive and industrial applications that come in direct contact with high-temperature fluids. View more and related images

PARIS, March 29, 2011–Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, today announced a new solution to help battery makers meet the challenges of stop-start engine technology. The announcement was made in conjunction with the 2011 JEC Composites Show, the world’s largest composites exhibition, where Owens Corning is exhibiting in Booth R20. View more and related images

PARIS, March 29, 2011– Today at the annual JEC Composites Show, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, announced two new grades of short glass fiber (GF) reinforcements for polypropylene (PP) specifically engineered for automotive applications. They are available worldwide and provide alternatives to short GF reinforced polyamide (PA) and long glass fiber reinforced PP in automotive applications. View more and related images

PARIS, March 29, 2011– Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite solutions, published two comprehensive guides to help end-users select the best glass fiber for use in their applications. The Composite Solutions Reinforcement Guide provides information about processes, products and applications while the Glass Fiber Reinforcement Chemical Resistance Guide includes data about the effect of corrosive chemicals on different glass fibers. JEC Composites Show attendees can visit Booth R20 and get a copy of both guides. View more and related images

PARIS, France – March 29, 2011– Today at the JEC Composites Show, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, introduced XStrand® H roving, a new high-performance reinforcement solution for long-span composite parts manufactured using the pultrusion process. View more and related images

HANGZHOU, China, March 9, 2011– Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements, today held the official opening ceremony of its new production facility in the Yuhang Economic and Development Zone, Hangzhou, China. Nearly 300 customers, suppliers, local government representatives and global corporate leaders joined the celebration. View more and related images

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2011– Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, has announced the winners of the company’s Composite App Challenge, a global competition to find new applications for composite materials. The winners were announced at the trade show hosted by the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., USA on Feb. 3. View more and related images