DIBOLL, Texas -- Temple-Inland® is pleased to announce that they have joined the association for the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Industry (EIFS) as an associate member, aiding The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) in the development, advancement and growth of the industry.
The EIMA is a national non-profit technical trade association comprised of leading manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and applicators involved in EIFS applications. Temple-Inland’s primary contribution to EIMA is through its manufacture of gypsum substrates for use with EIFS and other exterior veneer systems.
“There has been more than two billion square feet of EIFS installed throughout the United States since the year 2000,” said Jim Hannan, a marketing specialist for Temple-Inland. “Our support of the association ensures that Temple-Inland continues to play an expanding role in the promotion of this important building industry segment.”
Temple-Inland’s newest substrate, GreenGlass™ Fiberglass-Faced Gypsum Sheathing, is designed for use in both commercial and residential construction under a wide range of exteriors. GreenGlass delivers the natural mold and moisture resistance of glass-mat facers and contains one of the highest percentages of recycled content available, contributing credits in environmental certification programs such as LEED.
Membership in the EIMA is another example of Temple-Inland’s commitment to the construction industry that includes a positive record of innovation and involvement that spans more than 100 years.
Temple-Inland Inc. is a manufacturing company focused on corrugated packaging and building products. The fully integrated corrugated packaging operation consists of 5 linerboard mills and 1 corrugated medium mill, which produces 3.5 million tons of containerboard per year, and 64 converting facilities, which produce 3.6 million tons of corrugated packaging per year.
The building products operation manufactures a diverse line of building products for new home construction, commercial and repair and remodeling markets. Temple-Inland's address on the world wide web is www.templeinland.com.