Johns Manville Contributes to Denver Community

JM and Its Employees Contribute More Than $350,000 in Its 150^th Year

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products, announced today that its annual employee giving campaign raised approximately $240,000 in pledges for Colorado non-profits.

“I am extremely proud of our employees and their efforts, especially during the difficult economic climate, and we are happy to be able to continue to support the Denver community in its 150th anniversary year”

“For over 150 years JM and its employees have been committed to giving back to the communities in which we live and work,” stated Todd Raba, president and chief executive officer of Johns Manville. “I am extremely proud of our employees and their efforts, especially during the difficult economic climate, and we are happy to be able to continue to support the Denver community in its 150^th anniversary year,” noted Mr. Raba.

With the 50 percent company match on each employee donation, Johns Manville, which pledged up to $150,000 in the company match in recognition of the Company’s anniversary, and its employees will be donating over $352,000 dollars to aid the community.

“Johns Manville is leading the way on corporate responsibility at a time it is needed the most,” said Christine Benero, president and CEO of Mile High United Way. “We are deeply grateful to Johns Manville employees for stepping up to help struggling families in metro Denver – and the matching corporate dollars stretches that gift even further. This show of collective generosity makes a real difference to Mile High United Way and their significant donation will have a tremendous impact for our community during this critical time of need.”

About Johns Manville

Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales in excess of $2 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs approximately 7,500 people and operates 40 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.