Owens Corning acquires facility

Owens Corning has acquired an existing manufacturing facility in Blythewood, S.C., where it will
manufacture coated, nonwoven products for a variety of applications within the North American
building materials industry. The company’s $13.6 million capital investment is projected to provide
16 new jobs. The company acquired an existing facility where it plans to convert a standing line to
produce coated, nonwoven products. The acquisition is the first step in the creation of a glass
nonwovens excellence center where Owens Corning will continue to invest to expand its capacity
with the best available technologies.