Owens Corning to Build New Shingle Plant in Southeastern U.S.
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has announced plans to build a new shingle manufacturing facility in the southeastern United States, expanding its production capacity to meet growing demand. The new plant will feature a four-wide laminator capable of producing approximately 6 million squares per year, with production expected to begin in 2027.
The facility will manufacture high-performing shingles, including the Duration® series featuring patented SureNail® technology. The plant will employ advanced automation technology and create nearly 100 skilled manufacturing jobs. The specific location will be announced later this year.
This expansion follows previous investments in process improvements and automation across the network, including the addition of laminate capabilities at the Medina, Ohio facility, expected online mid-year. These combined previous investments will provide capacity comparable to the new southeastern plant's volume.
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) ha annunciato piani per costruire un nuovo stabilimento di produzione di tegole nel sud-est degli Stati Uniti, aumentando la propria capacità produttiva per soddisfare la crescente domanda. Il nuovo impianto disporrà di un laminatore a quattro corsie in grado di produrre circa 6 milioni di metri quadrati all'anno, con l'inizio della produzione previsto per il 2027.
Lo stabilimento produrrà tegole ad alte prestazioni, inclusa la serie Duration® dotata della tecnologia brevettata SureNail®. L'impianto utilizzerà tecnologie di automazione avanzata e creerà quasi 100 posti di lavoro qualificati nel settore della produzione. La posizione specifica sarà annunciata entro la fine di quest'anno.
Questa espansione segue investimenti precedenti nel miglioramento dei processi e nell'automazione in tutta la rete, inclusa l'aggiunta delle capacità di laminazione presso lo stabilimento di Medina, Ohio, previsto per l'attivazione a metà anno. Questi investimenti combinati forniranno una capacità paragonabile a quella del nuovo impianto del sud-est.
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) ha anunciado planes para construir una nueva instalación de fabricación de tejas en el sureste de Estados Unidos, ampliando su capacidad de producción para satisfacer la creciente demanda. La nueva planta contará con un laminador de cuatro filas capaz de producir aproximadamente 6 millones de metros cuadrados por año, con la producción prevista para comenzar en 2027.
La instalación fabricará tejas de alto rendimiento, incluida la serie Duration® que cuenta con la tecnología patentada SureNail®. La planta empleará tecnología de automatización avanzada y creará casi 100 empleos de fabricación calificados. La ubicación específica se anunciará más adelante este año.
Esta expansión sigue a inversiones previas en mejoras de procesos y automatización en toda la red, incluida la adición de capacidades de laminado en la planta de Medina, Ohio, que se espera que esté en línea a mitad de año. Estas inversiones combinadas proporcionarán una capacidad comparable al volumen de la nueva planta del sureste.
오웬스 코닝 (NYSE: OC)은 미국 동남부에 새로운 지붕재 제조 시설을 건설할 계획을 발표하며, 증가하는 수요에 맞춰 생산 능력을 확장한다고 밝혔습니다. 새 공장은 연간 약 600만 스퀘어를 생산할 수 있는 4폭 라미네이터를 갖출 것 이며, 2027년부터 생산이 시작될 예정입니다.
이 시설은 SureNail® 기술이 적용된 Duration® 시리즈를 포함한 고성능 지붕재를 제조합니다. 공장은 첨단 자동화 기술을 사용하며 거의 100개의 숙련된 제조 일자리를 창출할 예정입니다. 구체적인 위치는 올해 말에 발표될 것입니다.
이번 확장은 프로세스 개선과 자동화에 대한 이전 투자에 따른 것이며, 오하이오주 메디나 공장에서 라미네이션 능력을 추가하여 연중 중반에 가동될 예정입니다. 이와 같은 이전 투자는 동남부의 새로운 공장과 비슷한 생산 능력을 제공할 것입니다.
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) a annoncé des projets pour construire une nouvelle usine de fabrication de bardeaux dans le sud-est des États-Unis, augmentant sa capacité de production pour répondre à la demande croissante. La nouvelle usine disposera d'un laminateur à quatre voies capable de produire environ 6 millions de mètres carrés par an, avec un début de production prévu pour 2027.
L'usine fabriquera des bardeaux très performants, y compris la série Duration® dotée de la technologie brevetée SureNail®. L'usine emploiera des technologies d'automatisation avancées et créera près de 100 emplois qualifiés dans le secteur de la fabrication. Le lieu précis sera annoncé plus tard cette année.
Cette expansion fait suite à des investissements précédents dans l'amélioration des processus et l'automatisation à travers le réseau, y compris l'ajout de capacités de laminage à l'usine de Medina, dans l'Ohio, qui devrait être opérationnelle au milieu de l'année. Ces investissements combinés fourniront une capacité comparable à celle du nouveau site du sud-est.
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) hat Pläne angekündigt, eine neue Dachschindelproduktionsanlage im Südosten der Vereinigten Staaten zu bauen, um die Produktionskapazität zu erweitern und der wachsenden Nachfrage gerecht zu werden. Das neue Werk wird über einen vierbreiten Laminator verfügen, der in der Lage ist, jährlich etwa 6 Millionen Quadratmeter zu produzieren, wobei die Produktion voraussichtlich 2027 beginnen wird.
Die Anlage wird leistungsstarke Schindeln herstellen, darunter die Duration®-Serie mit der patentierten SureNail®-Technologie. Das Werk wird moderne Automatisierungstechnologie verwenden und nahezu 100 qualifizierte Arbeitsplätze in der Fertigung schaffen. Der genaue Standort wird später in diesem Jahr bekannt gegeben.
Diese Erweiterung folgt auf frühere Investitionen in Prozessverbesserungen und Automatisierung im gesamten Netzwerk, einschließlich der Erweiterung der Laminierungsfähigkeiten in der Anlage in Medina, Ohio, die voraussichtlich Mitte des Jahres online gehen wird. Diese kombinierten vorherigen Investitionen werden eine Kapazität bereitstellen, die mit dem Volumen des neuen Werks im Südosten vergleichbar ist.
- New manufacturing facility will add 6 million squares of annual production capacity
- Creation of 100 new skilled manufacturing jobs
- Implementation of advanced automation technology
- Additional laminate capabilities at Medina facility coming online mid-year
- Long lead time to production (2027 start date)
- Significant capital investment required (amount not disclosed)
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The announced
Several key factors make this investment particularly compelling:
- The Southeast location optimizes logistics costs and delivery times in a high-growth region with strong construction activity and frequent weather-related roof replacement needs
- The four-wide laminator technology and advanced automation align with industry-best manufacturing practices, likely improving margins through operational efficiency
- The timing (2027 production start) suggests confidence in sustained demand growth, particularly in premium products featuring proprietary technologies like SureNail®
When combined with the Medina facility upgrade and other network improvements, Owens Corning is effectively adding the equivalent of two new plants' worth of capacity. This aggressive expansion indicates strong market fundamentals in residential roofing and positions the company to capture additional market share while maintaining pricing power through premium product offerings.
The investment's strategic value extends beyond pure capacity addition - it modernizes the manufacturing footprint, reduces distribution costs and creates operational flexibility to meet regional demand fluctuations. These advantages should translate into sustained competitive benefits and margin expansion opportunities.
Investment Increases Capacity for Owens Corning’s High-Performing Laminate Shingle Portfolio Including Premium Duration® Series Shingles
Gunner Smith, Roofing President, said, “We are focused on offering unmatched value to our customers by providing the premium quality building products and solutions they need to grow their businesses. Through this investment, and the many investments we have made over the last several years to enhance our manufacturing network, we are expanding our ability to meet the strong demand for Owens Corning shingles.”
The new southeast plant will operate a four-wide laminator capable of producing around six million squares per year and is expected to begin production in 2027. The additional capacity will be used to manufacture high-performing Owens Corning shingles including Duration® series, which feature the company’s patented SureNail® technology for strength and durability. The facility will operate leading technology including advanced automation and will create nearly 100 skilled manufacturing jobs. The plant location is expected to be announced later this year.
The addition of this new facility will accelerate the company’s shingle capacity expansion investments, which have included process improvements and automation to boost production across the network. This also includes the previously announced addition of laminate capabilities through a convertible line at the company’s
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Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in
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