NEW HOLLAND, PA – Superior Walls of America has launched the new Xi Plus™ product line of insulated precast concrete wall systems. Custom-made for the exact needs of each project, Xi Plus panels feature superior strength and insulation for the creation of dry, warm and energy-efficient foundations.

Building on the success of the popular Xi™ walls from Superior Walls®, the enhanced Xi Plus walls feature the additions of Dow® THERMAX™ reinforced polyisocyanurate insulation covering rigid foam insulation and a four-inch insulated footer beam. A four-inch standard floor slab may be poured equal to the height of the footer beam eliminating the need for an additional screed board, which saves time and money in the construction process. Xi Plus panels are now available with a built-in insulation value of R-21.3 and can be insulated up to R-42+.

Energy-Efficient Foundations
Top-of-the-line Xi Plus wall panels are based on the proven design of the Xi wall system and provide builders and homeowners with additional superior benefits. Each custom-made panel is manufactured to the specific needs of a project. Features include:

• 5,000+ PSI concrete reinforced with rebar and polypropylene fibers
• Four precast and insulated access holes in each standard stud to provide greater ease in wiring and plumbing
• Horizontal steel rebar inside top and bottom beams
• Vertical steel rebar inside each stud
• Insulated corners, studs and bond beam
• Galvanized steel stud facing
• Thermally isolated/insulated from exterior

“All Superior Walls products are resource efficient, using up to 70 percent less concrete in a new home than conventional foundations,” says Jim Costello, president of Superior Walls. “The custom-made walls include precast openings for windows and doors while stud facings eliminate the need for additional wood framing prior to interior finishing. Using fewer materials helps reduce the carbon footprint of the new home’s construction process.”

For homeowners, the benefits of Superior Walls foundations systems are substantial. The energy-efficient walls help lower energy costs and reduce energy leakage while providing increased living space in a comfortable setting. Builders also benefit from saved job site time and labor when certified Superior Walls installation crews set the walls in place in less than one day, so that home construction can immediately begin the following day.

Xi Plus wall panels provide R-values that meet or exceed energy conservation values from both the IECC and the IRC. The foundation walls can help in the construction of an ENERGY STAR® qualified home. As a custom wall assembly, Superior Walls products contribute to the overall home insulation value and reduce air infiltration into the home, thereby making a huge impact on the overall energy efficiency rating of the home.

For additional details on Superior Walls products, visit www.superiorwalls.com.

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MINDEN, La. – Whether they’re building a telecommunications building, adding classrooms to school, or expanding a correctional facility with thousands of additional square feet, Fibrebond Corporation uses precast concrete modules to accomplish the task.

Located in in Minden, LA., Fibrebond Corporation is a construction and manufacturing company specializing in precast concrete to create classrooms, restrooms, jail cells or just about anything else. According to the comapny, pre-fabricated steel buildings have become very popular, but construction with precast concrete is largely unknown.

This time-lapse video shows a huge precast concrete building being put together in just four days. Watch the video to get a better idea of modular construction of  precast concrete buildings may be able to solve the unique issues with your building situation.

Fibrebond Corporation
1300 Davenport Drive
Minden, LA 71055

Toll Free: (800) 824-2614

Buffalo, New York, June 6, 2011 – Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROCK), a leading manufacturer and distributor of building products, today announced that it has acquired privately held Pacific Award Metals Inc. in a transaction that expands Gibraltar’s product portfolio and adds new customers from its distribution network in the western United States. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Headquartered in California, Pacific Award Metals is a leading west coast manufacturer of roof ventilation, roof trims, flashing and rain ware, drywall trims, and specialized clips and connectors for concrete forms used in the new construction and repair and remodel segments. Established in 1962, it manufactures and distributes from several facilities located in the western U.S. and had sales for the most recent twelve months of approximately $30 million.

“Augmenting our portfolio with some of the strongest brands in the western U.S. will establish us as the clear leader in the region’s largest building products markets,” said Gibraltar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Lipke. “Pacific Award Metals’ product portfolio and wholesale distributor relationships complement and expand those of Gibraltar. In addition, the acquisition creates opportunities to provide a broader range of products through our retail channels across the country. The Pacific Award Metals employee team has a well-earned reputation for delivering high quality products and superior customer service and we look forward to their joining Gibraltar.”

“The integration of Pacific Award Metals with Gibraltar also is expected to provide many opportunities for cost synergies,” added Gibraltar President and Chief Operating Officer Henning Kornbrekke. “As we integrate our operations, we expect to realize significant value from improved utilization of facilities plus other operating efficiencies. We expect the acquisition to be nominally accretive to earnings for the remainder of 2011, excluding acquisition and other one time costs, and to be accretive on a GAAP basis thereafter.”
About Gibraltar

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and distributor of building products, focused on residential and nonresidential repair and remodeling, as well as construction of industrial facilities and public infrastructure. The company generates more than 80% its sales from products that hold the #1 or #2 positions in their markets, and serves customers across the U.S. and throughout the world from 36 facilities in 19 states, Canada, England and Germany. Gibraltar’s strategy is to grow organically by expanding its product portfolio and penetration of existing customer accounts, while broadening its market and geographic coverage through the acquisition of companies with leadership positions in adjacent product categories. Comprehensive information about Gibraltar can be found on its website, at http://www.gibraltar1.com.
Safe Harbor Statement

Information contained in this news release, other than historical information, contains forward-looking statements and is subject to a number of risk factors, uncertainties, and assumptions. Risk factors that could affect the expected outcomes described in these statements include, but are not limited to the future of performance of Pacific Award Metals and Gibraltar’s effectiveness in integrating Pacific Award Metals operations into those of the Company. In addition, such forward-looking statements could also be affected by general industry and market conditions, as well as general economic and political conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, as may be required by applicable law or regulation.