Royal Group. Inc. Announces Appointment to Siding Management Team

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Group, Inc., a Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) company, announced today the appointment of Timothy Johnson as Business Manager of Bluegrass. Bluegrass is the mounts, shutters and vents business within Royal Group, Inc.’s Siding division.

“His skills in brand strategy, product development, sales and business management are assets that will contribute significantly to the growth and success of our organization. We look forward to Tim’s contribution.”

In this role, Johnson will be responsible for injecting new focus into this important line of accessory products including: Key Account Management, Vendor Management and traditional Product Management responsibilities.

Located in Indiana and serving markets across North America, Bluegrass provides high quality finish mounts, shutters and vents for the residential housing market. Products are available through independent siding distributors as well as Lowe’s locations which sell siding products.

"We are delighted to welcome Timothy Johnson to the Royal Group family,” stated Simon Bates, vice president and general manager of Royal Building Products. “His skills in brand strategy, product development, sales and business management are assets that will contribute significantly to the growth and success of our organization. We look forward to Tim’s contribution."

Before joining Royal Group, Inc., Johnson held roles of increasing responsibility with VELUX America and GAF Materials Corporation. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from West Virginia University.

About Royal Group, Inc:

Royal Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC), creates and produces attractive, durable, low-maintenance home improvement, building and construction products. For over four decades, the company's commitment to product innovation, quality and customer relationships has served to attract a growing number of homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors to its products. With operations located throughout North America, Royal Group, Inc. offers the renovation, remodeling and new construction industries a broad range of innovative products, including siding, deck, fence and rail, trim and mouldings, pipe and fittings, and window and door profiles. For more information, please visit www.royalbuildingproducts.com.

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