ETFOptimize | High-performance ETF-based Investment Strategies

Quantitative strategies, Wall Street-caliber research, and insightful market analysis since 1998.


ETFOptimize | HOME
Close Window

Owens Corning Selects Prattville, Alabama as Location for New Shingle Plant in the Southeastern U.S.

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a building products leader, today announced that it has selected Prattville, Alabama as the location for its new shingle plant in the southeastern United States. This strategic investment, which was announced earlier this year, will expand the company’s Roofing manufacturing network.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250919844865/en/

Owens Corning has selected Prattville, Alabama as the location for its new shingle plant in the southeastern United States. Construction on the 250,000-square-foot plant is expected to start in early 2026, with production beginning in 2027. The facility will create nearly 100 skilled manufacturing jobs, and operate leading technology including advanced automation.

Owens Corning has selected Prattville, Alabama as the location for its new shingle plant in the southeastern United States. Construction on the 250,000-square-foot plant is expected to start in early 2026, with production beginning in 2027. The facility will create nearly 100 skilled manufacturing jobs, and operate leading technology including advanced automation.

The Prattville facility will operate a four-wide laminator capable of producing around six million squares of laminate shingles per year. The additional capacity will be used to manufacture high-performing products including the company’s Duration® series, which feature patented SureNail® technology for strength and durability. It will also support the biggest asphalt shingle region in the country, while enhancing service across the company’s entire shingle network.

Construction on the 250,000-square-foot plant is expected to start in early 2026, with production beginning in 2027. The facility will create nearly 100 skilled manufacturing jobs, and operate leading technology including advanced automation.

“The new Prattville facility will service our growing contractor network as we strengthen our U.S. manufacturing footprint,” said Nico Del Monaco, Roofing President. “We are proud to join the Prattville community and expand Owens Corning’s presence in Alabama. This is an attractive location to service our customers, with a dedicated workforce that takes pride in producing a quality product. We look forward to deepening our engagement with the local community.”

Following the completion of the Prattville facility, the Roofing business will operate 17 asphalt roofing and components plants in the U.S.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning Company News / Owens Corning Investor Relations News

Contacts

Media Relations:

Megan James

419.348.0768

Investor Relations:

Amber Wohlfarth

419.248.5639

Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.


 

IntelligentValue Home
Close Window

DISCLAIMER

All content herein is issued solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor should it be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, hold or sell (short or otherwise) any security.  All opinions, analyses, and information included herein are based on sources believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made including but not limited to any representation or warranty concerning accuracy, completeness, correctness, timeliness or appropriateness. We undertake no obligation to update such opinions, analysis or information. You should independently verify all information contained on this website. Some information is based on analysis of past performance or hypothetical performance results, which have inherent limitations. We make no representation that any particular equity or strategy will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. Shareholders, employees, writers, contractors, and affiliates associated with ETFOptimize.com may have ownership positions in the securities that are mentioned. If you are not sure if ETFs, algorithmic investing, or a particular investment is right for you, you are urged to consult with a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Neither this website nor anyone associated with producing its content are Registered Investment Advisors, and no attempt is made herein to substitute for personalized, professional investment advice. Neither ETFOptimize.com, Global Alpha Investments, Inc., nor its employees, service providers, associates, or affiliates are responsible for any investment losses you may incur as a result of using the information provided herein. Remember that past investment returns may not be indicative of future returns.

Copyright © 1998-2017 ETFOptimize.com, a publication of Optimized Investments, Inc. All rights reserved.