Fabcon Goes Green: Introduces Concrete Wall Panels Composed Of More Than 50 Percent Recycled MaterialsNew VersaCore+Green? panels deliver improved R values, reduced heating and cooling costsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAVAGE, Minn. ? Mar. 1, 2007 ? VersaCore+Green? , the newest precast concrete panel from Fabcon, provides a win-win for commercial builders, architects and property owners, increasing the R-value of the wall system by up to 43 percent, while helping protect the environment by putting more recycled materials to work. The VersaCore+Green? panels contains as much as 58 percent recycled content ─ and are more energy efficient than other products in the market. The new panels test an average of three points higher in R-value, which contractors and architects use to measure the energy efficiency of building materials. This increase can represent significant savings to building owners, as the U.S. Department of Energy reports that nearly half of all energy loss is due to poor insulation. "The green building movement that?s been sweeping the nation complements our commitment to customers who want to save money and protect our environment. With VersaCore+Green?, we provide the durable, precast concrete panel builders need, while helping reduce energy costs and the impact of waste on our environment,? said Mike Le Jeune, president, CEO, Fabcon. Additionally, the VersaCore+Green? product helps architects and builders qualify for LEED certification points and potential tax credits for their building projects.
VersaCore+Green? panels are manufactured in sizes from eight to twelve inches thick and in widths up to twelve feet for use in a variety of climates and building applications. Fabcon produces its panels in four locations across the country. Company Background For Further Information Fabcon Goes Green: Introduces Concrete Wall Panels Composed Of More Than 50 Percent Recycled Materials |
