What's new at the Seaman Corporation? Recent news releases are listed below by product category. For further details e-mail us at news@seamannewsroom.com, or call 330-262-1111, toll-free at 800-927-8678. FiberTite Best Value Roof for Federal Government click here for details Seaman Corporation's IFAI Expo Booth Activity Benefits Cancer Charity WOOSTER, Ohio – The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute received a contribution from Seaman Corporation as a result of the company’s booth activity during the recent IFAI Expo in Las Vegas. Seaman Corporation Announces $7 Million Capital Investment Plan at Tennessee Plant BRISTOL, TN – Seaman Corporation has announced a three-year plan to invest $7 million at its manufacturing plant here. Seaman Weaves Awareness and Innovation into its Formula for Corporate Strength WOOSTER, OH – Seaman Corporation is pleased to report to its associates recently that the company had posted its second-best year ever in gross sales. Seaman Cuts Costs by $1 Million, But Can No Longer Avoid Price Hike WOOSTER, OH – Seaman Corporation announced today that, although it has found ways to cut costs by over $1 million a year, it still will be forced to increase prices of all of its high performance fabric products by 7 percent effective Oct. 1, 2006. Seaman Corporation Donates $250,000 in Fabric to Support Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Effort WOOSTER, OH – Seaman Corporation has donated 13 truckloads of fabric worth over $250,000 to disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast area. Seaman Corporation Bucks the Trend, Invests $20 Million in U.S. Capability WOOSTER, OH – During a time when many business leaders worry about the economy, or even succumb to the economic impact of aggressive off-shore competition, Seaman Corporation holds the line and continues to move forward. Seaman Corporation Dedicates $7 Million Equipment, Building Expansion Alliance WOOSTER, OH – Seaman Corporation has completed a $7 million expansion project at its primary manufacturing facility here. To learn more about Seaman Corporation visit seamancorp.com Seaman Fabric Performs at 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino: Shelter-Rite Covers NBC News' Today Show Set WOOSTER, OH - Seaman Corporation's Shelter-Rite fabric made its second Olympic appearance at the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino. The fabric covers a temporary NBC Today Show broadcast studio and pavilion that was specially designed to be used for summer and winter Olympic events through 2012. Shelter-Rite fabric helps bring entertainment complex to life. CLEVELAND, OH - The Scene Pavilion entertainment complex recently underwent a complete facelift that dramatically enhanced the aesthetic and acoustical value of this lakeside attraction. This undertaking was recently highlighted in the January/February 2004 edition of Fabric Architecture. Patriotic Clear Span Structure Comfortably Accommodates Nine Thousand People BAKERSFIELD, CA – Two dramatic American flags punctuate the design of one of the largest clear span temporary facilities ever constructed. The one-of-a-kind tension fabric structure, manufactured with Shelter-Rite® fabric by Seaman Corporation of Wooster, OH, covers an area encompassing over 100,000 square feet, or the equivalent of four football fields. Massive Clear Span Structure Makes a Huge Impression in Boston BOSTON, MA – A huge clear span structure fabricated with Shelter-Rite® fabric by Seaman Corporation of Wooster, OH, provides a highly cost-efficient way to meet the need for a building to maintain some of United Airlines' largest jet airplanes. To learn more about the Architectural Fabrics product line visit architecturalfabrics.com FiberTite Roofing Membranes Receive BBA Certification WOOSTER, Ohio - FiberTite 36-mil roofing membranes have achieved a durability rating in excess of 25-years from the British Board of Agrément (BBA), the UK's major approval body for building products. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 2 Issue 1: GSA Contract Deems FiberTite Best Value Roof for Federal Government WOOSTER, Ohio - FiberTite has been added to the GSA's Federal Supply Schedule effective January 1, 2008. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 11: 2007: The Year in Review WOOSTER, Ohio - 2007 has been FiberTite's best year since we launched the product way back in 1979. So, read on, as we share with you some of the highlights that helped make our year outstanding. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 10: UCF Arena Roofing Decision is a Slam Dunk EAST ORLANDO, Florida - The new 145,000-square-foot facility is one of more than 60 buildings on the campus of The University of Central Florida that is protected by a FiberTite roof. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 9: Honda Chooses FiberTite for Flagship Facility BURLINGTON, North Carolina - Honda's demanding design parameters and North Carolina's inclement weather leads Nick Lovato, owner of CyberCon Engineering, Inc. straight to FiberTite to cover Honda's flagship facility for the manufacturing of the new HondaJet aircraft . Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 8: California Title 24 Turns Buyers Toward Cost-Effective, Sustainable Roofs California - The California Energy Commission's building energy code, Title 24, has turned the attention of buyers in the commercial roofing market toward solutions that are versatile, cost-effective and, importantly, sustainable. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 7: How to Lower the Overall Cost of Your Next Roof by Saving Energy with Fibertite WOOSTER, Ohio - Mounting evidence proves that choosing a cool roof, like FiberTite, will alleviate the sting of summertime energy bills and also benefit the environment. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 6: Hail vs Your Roof WOOSTER, Ohio - Hail makes many roofing manufacturers run for cover. However, moderate hail up to one inch in diameter is a predictable and common event that roofing systems should be designed to withstand. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 5: Longevity: Proof is on the Roof WOOSTER, Ohio - Nature is the best test of how long a FiberTite roof really lasts. How long can a roof pummelled by hail or even a hurricane stand up? Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 4: Why Registered Roof Consultant Won't Take Chances With Unproven Roofing Products WOOSTER, Ohio - Over 31 years' experience has reaffirmed Marc Caputo's refusal to recommend roofing products that haven't yet proven themselves on real roofs. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 3: FiberTite Fleeceback Membrane Applied with Hot Asphalt as a Cap Sheet WOOSTER, Ohio - Employ FiberTite Fleeceback Membrane in hot asphalt as a cap sheet over your asphalt, built-up roofing membrane, or modified asphalt multi-ply system. Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 2: TPO Studies Point to Weakness, Flammability WOOSTER, Ohio - Life on the roof is full of risks. Hurricanes, golf ball sized hail, blistering UV rays, sub zero temps, fatty acids, grease, a building blaze - such hazards are guaranteed to bully any roofing system. Wouldn't you prefer to rely on a system that has been well conditioned for the fight? Smart Roofing Solutions Vol 1 Issue 1: FiberTite vs TPO: Rooftop Performance That Beats the Test of Time WOOSTER, Ohio - Read about how FiberTite stacks up against TPO and other stories in the premiere issue of Smart Roofing Solutions - our new E-Newsletter. Fleece Back with Hot Asphalt a Solid Option WOOSTER, Ohio - FiberTite's Fleece Back membrane can be applied with hot asphalt, offering a cost-effective option for re-roofing projects, including built-up and modified bitumen -- sometimes without a tear off. FiberTite News: Prevention Pays Off in Hurricane Season WOOSTER, Ohio - Ninety-nine percent of FiberTite® roofing membranes installed on facilities that were hit by storms during two record-breaking Atlantic hurricane seasons survived – virtually unscathed. FiberTite News: How to Improve Your Roof's Odds Against Hail WOOSTER, Ohio -Hail makes many roofing manufacturers run for cover. Learn how you can improve your odds with hail by following some basic steps before considering a roofing system. FiberTite News: Hurricanes Prove To Be No Match For FiberTite WOOSTER, Ohio - Contenders Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne no match for FiberTite. Read how FiberTite roofs held up during the recent Florida hurricanes, along with other hot news from FiberTite. A KEE Standard for Roofing Membrane WOOSTER, Ohio - Technical paper as it appeared in Interface magazine on the value of the proper amount of KEE in a roofing membrane. Authored by Jerry Beall, Technical Manager for FiberTite. FiberTite Convenes "Topsider" Council for 2004 WOOSTER, Ohio - Seventeen of the nation's leading roofing contractors were named to the 2004 Topsider Council by Seaman Corporation, manufacturer of FiberTite® Roofing Systems and an industry leader in the development of high performance fabric technology. Seaman Corporation Launches New FiberTite Newsletter WOOSTER, Ohio - Read the debut issue of FiberTiteNews Seaman Corporation Invests in the Profitability of Your Business WOOSTER, Ohio - FiberTite®, the industry's highest performing roofing membrane, is now available in wider widths. FiberTite® Roofing Systems Used to Develop ASTM Standard WOOSTER, Ohio - FiberTite® Roofing Systems by Seaman Corporation has played a pivotal role in setting new standards for KEE roofing membrane performance. Massive Roofing Project Poses Unique Challenges at Convention Center in Orlando ORLANDO, Florida - In terms of big roofing projects, the size alone is more than a little impressive. Over 1.5 million square feet. Likely the largest project of its kind in North America this year. Five Critical Questions to Ask When Buying Your Roof One of the most important decisions you'll make for your facility is what product to put on the roof. It's an expensive decision, and if you make the right one, you'll barely think about it again once the product goes down. If you don't, you could end up living a nightmare. To learn more about FiberTite roofing products visit fibertite.com Shelter-Lite Truck Tarp Fabric Now Available in Five Colors WOOSTER, OH - Shelter-Lite, a revolutionary truck tarp fabric that is 28% lighter than the average lumber tarp, is now available in five colors including black, white, blue, red and gray. New Shelter-Lite Truck Tarp is 28% Lighter WOOSTER, OH - A revolutionary truck tarp fabric that is 28% lighter than an average 18-ounce lumber tarp has been developed by Seaman Corporation, a world leader in high performance fabrics. Seaman Corporation Expands Western Region Coverage; Fabric Industry Veteran Joins Sales Management Team WOOSTER, Ohio - Seaman Corporation, a world leader in the innovation of a broad spectrum of industrial fabrics, has announced the appointment of Brad Hochberger to a key management position to support the company's expanding customer base. To learn more about Shelter-Rite Truck Tarps visit shelterritetarps.com Mexican Refinery Lines Impoundment with Geomembrane The technical and cost effective success of geomembrane containment relative to traditional lining methods (clay, concrete, etc.) is well documented worldwide. Industrial and Petrochemical applications have been many of the first and longest examples of these successes. To learn more about Seaman XR technology visit xr-5.com Play-Rite™ Fabric Passes Tough California Fire Testing Seaman Corporation has announced that Play-Rite™ fabric has been successfully tested to meet California Fire Marshall Requipments, Registration No. FA 10303. Interactive Inflatables: A New On-the-Job Experience Imagine sitting in your office and one day your boss drops by, tosses you a loaded squirt gun and tells you to meet out back and join the rest of your co-workers in a company-wide water tag game on an inflatable maze. Fabric Trends in Inflatable Games Market Many of us have had the fun of tossing off our shoes and climbing onto an inflatable game to kick, climb, box, slide or jump all over it. After all, they're not just for kids any more. To learn more about recreational fabrics visit playritefabric.com Seaman Corporation | 1000 Venture Boulevard | Wooster, Ohio 44697 Phone 800-927-8578 | 330-262-1111 | Fax 330-263-6950