Johns Manville, Insulate America Partnership Benefits Contractors
Leading insulation manufacturer and trade association join forces,
providing
Gorilla Wrap Housewrap to contractors interested in
expanding their service offerings
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a result of listening to input from the independent insulation contractor, Johns Manville and Insulate America have partnered to meet strong demand in the market for house wrap as a new value-added service from insulation contractors. With this announcement, Johns Manville becomes the preferred supplier of housewrap to Insulate America. The newly expanded agreement is a way for Johns Manville to help the independent insulation contractor stay current in the industry and grow revenues by adding industry-leading housewrap products to their customer services.
In an expansion of the long-term partnership between Johns Manville and Insulate America, an organization of independent insulation contractors, Insulate America members can now buy Johns Manville’s Gorilla Wrap™ Housewrap directly from Johns Manville. Available in mixed loads with Johns Manville insulation shipped in less-than-truckload (LTL) quantities from any one of several stocking locations, Insulate America members can purchase product by contacting their local Johns Manville sales rep or by calling the manufacturer’s customer service number at 800-654-3103.
“Johns Manville was an early sponsor of Insulate America and we are pleased to increase our level of support for this growing network of high-quality, independent insulation contractors,” said Kelly Kambs, global market development manager for Johns Manville’s Engineered Products Group. “As a select group of professionals, the Insulate America-associated contractor is now able to offer housewrap services, a benefit that will help businesses increase their bottom line.”
“According to our research, Gorilla Wrap is the premier housewrap product in the industry, and we are extremely proud to make it readily available for our members,” said Jared Ingwalson, vice president of Insulate America. “Johns Manville offers great delivery and has one of the best sales and logistics networks. This partnership helps provide members, and their customers, the peace of mind that comes from delivering industry-leading housewrap protection.”
About Johns Manville
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has sales in excess of $2.5 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs about 8,500 people and operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com. See how Gorilla Wrap™ Housewrap stacks up at www.gorillawrap.com.
About Insulate America
Insulate America is the nation's largest network of independent insulation contractors servicing builders and homeowners in 47 states. With nearly 300 locations, Insulate America works to implement innovative educational and safety programs for insulation contractors. Insulate America works tirelessly to recognize and reward excellence and innovation among the affiliate companies and their valued employees. For more information call 877-446-7852.
