Owens Corning (O5Q)

Overview

Owens Corning is a leading manufacturer and seller of building and construction materials with a global presence, including in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and other international markets. The company operates through three primary segments: Roofing, Insulation, and Composites. Since its incorporation in 1938, Owens Corning has been committed to delivering a wide range of high-quality materials and solutions for the building and construction industry. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company has built a reputation for innovation, sustainability, and excellence in its field.

Products and Services

Roofing

Owens Corning's Roofing segment produces a variety of roofing materials, including laminate and strip asphalt shingles, oxidized asphalt, and roofing components for residential and commercial use. They emphasize specialty applications and offer solutions for built-up roofing asphalt systems. Products from this segment are distributed through a wide network including distributors, home centers, lumberyards, and directly to roofing contractors. Additionally, they cater to manufacturers in the automotive, chemical, rubber, and construction industries.

Insulation

The Insulation segment by Owens Corning manufactures and markets a broad spectrum of insulation products. This includes thermal and acoustical batts, loosefill insulation, spray foam insulation, plus foam sheathing and accessories under the flagship Owens Corning PINK and FIBERGLAS brands. They also offer glass fiber pipe insulation and various other energy-saving insulation solutions under brands such as FOAMULAR, FOAMGLAS, and Paroc. These products are essential for construction applications, and are sold primarily to insulation installers, home centers, lumberyards, retailers, and distributors.

Composites

The Composites segment focuses on the production and sale of glass reinforcements in fiber form, alongside a range of glass fiber products such as fabrics, non-wovens, and composite lumber. These materials find extensive use in numerous applications including building structures, roofing shingles, tubs and showers, pools, decking, flooring, as well as in pipes and tanks, poles, electrical equipment, and wind-energy turbine blades. Owens Corning serves this market by selling directly to parts molders, fabricators, and shingle manufacturers, emphasizing the versatility and durability of their composite materials.