CertainTeed Build-It Tour Provides Hands-On Field Training to Fence, Rail and Deck Contractors

June 22, 2007 -- (Valley Forge, Pennsylvania) - CertainTeed Corporation hits the road this summer with the "Build-It" Tour, a new, mobile installation training program for distributors and contractors of CertainTeed fence, railing and deck products.

CertainTeed Fence Deck and Railing

Headed by CertainTeed Fence, Railing and Deck Training Manager Pat Sadler, the tour is traveling across the nation, bringing direct product demonstrations to contractors. Sadler, a 20-year veteran of the industry, has played an integral role in the development of fence, rail and deck products throughout his career.

The first stop on the tour was at Applicator Sales in Portland, Maine, where the sales team got hands-on training and opportunity to build displays that are specially designed to help with sales.

"It makes a real difference when you understand how a product works and how to properly put it together," says Scott Frazier, Regional Sales Manager for Applicator Sales. "I've noticed a major difference in our sales team since they participated in the training. Not only do they understand the product better but they're excited to talk to the customer about it."

The Build-It vehicle is a truck-trailer combination that serves as a traveling trade show booth, with full-size fence, railing and deck product displays. Sadler and his team offer installation, application and hands-on assistance to contractors, salespeople and end users, during their visits.

"It's an eye-catching tour with plenty of colorful displays to attract customers," says Sadler. "We want the fence, railing and deck industry to know that we're here to assist them as a committed manufacturer in this industry with a full line of products to help enhance their business development and growth."

The Build-It Tour continues across America this summer. For information on participating in the tour stop, building professionals can contact their CertainTeed Fence, Railing & Deck Territory Manager or call 800-233-8990.

About CertainTeed
Through innovation and creative product design, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Company, the firm made its slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," which quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is North America's leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, walls, ceilings and access covers.

Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, CertainTeed and its affiliates have approximately 9,000 employees and 70 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2006 the group had consolidated sales approaching $4 billion. www.certainteed.com