Classica Collection To Be Offered In Energy Efficient Version

Date: April 1, 2006

WINSTON-SALEM, NC-- For the past two years, the Classica Collection has become the standard by which all other garage doors are judged. Now Amarr is taking the Classica a step further by offering all models with 1-7/8" polyurethane insulation and a durable interior steel skin. With the introduction of the Classica™ Collection in 2004, Amarr created the first pinch-resistant steel door with carriage house design embossments. This exciting product created a whole new category of garage doors. While most of today's "Steel Carriage House" models still utilize some type of overlay that is glued to the steel, the patterns of the Classica Collection are pressed into the steel, without the use of overlays. This means there are no add-on pieces that can fade or fall off the door over time.

At the Builders Show in January 2006, Amarr introduced a "sandwich" version of this same popular door called the Classica Collection 3000. The new model is built with a 25-gauge exterior steel skin, a 27-gauge interior skin, and polyurethane insulation. This construction gives the door an R-value of 13.35, one of the highest energy values for garage doors.

Amarr Classica in the Lucerne Style

"By offering the Classica with polyurethane insulation, we are providing a product requested by several builders and garage door dealers," said Amarr's CEO Richard Brenner. "The look of the Classica continues to gain popularity with homeowners and we know that the addition of an energy efficient door will only serve to increase that."

The Classica Collection (patents pending) is also unique because a standard 7 or 8-foot tall door requires only three sections. Most standard garage doors uses four sections. The 28" and 32" sections are made of durable steel and a indented centerline adds to the illusion of a carriage house door.

The designs for the Classica Collection were inspired by the distinct carriage house doors of the 18th and 19th century. The Classica Collection is available in 33 design combinations, utilizing a square top, an arch top, and seven decorative windows.

All Classica Collection models are pre-painted in white, but can be painted any color to meet the homeowner's need. Reasonably priced decorative strap hinges and handles are also available. The Classica Collection 3000 will be available for order June 1.

Amarr is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of residential and commercial garage doors. Established in 1951 by the Brenner family in Winston-Salem, NC, Amarr has grown to over 1,000 team members, operating three plants, and over 60 Door Centers in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Hungary. Over 3,000 independent dealers, distributors and leading retailers sell Amarr doors worldwide for the new construction and replacement markets. For more information visit www.amarr.com or call 1-800-503-DOOR (3667).

Contact: Keith Tolbert
(336) 251-1219