Opus(TM) Roof Blanket and WOLF Form Distribution Partnership

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee-based Propex Operating Company, LLC today announced that Opus™ Roof Blanket will be distributed by WOLF of York, Pa.  

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According to Opus Roof Blanket Executive Vice President Ralph Bruno, the selection of WOLF as the key channel partner for Opus Roof Blanket means Opus will be easy to buy in markets from New England to the Southeast. "In looking for a distributor that not only had world-class logistics, but has a proven track record of bringing innovative building products to market, we were pleased to reach agreement with our first choice, WOLF. On top of their 160-year tradition, I have personally worked with them over the past decade, and WOLF has truly distinguished themselves as the preeminent distributor in the markets they service."

According to Craig Danielson, President of WOLF, "This partnership is a terrific step as we expand our portfolio of innovative building products into the marketplace. We look forward to working with Ralph and his team to offer this game-changing product, Opus Roof Blanket, to our customer base."

For more information about Opus Roof Blanket, or to feel the Opus difference, visit booth #605 at the 2010 North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) trade show at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, Mass., on March 17-19. Opus will also be on display at the JLC LIVE Residential Construction show at booth #540 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, R.I., on March 26-27.

About Opus Roof Blanket:

Opus Roof Blanket is a new category of roofing underlayment that can be used in place of felt paper and plastic sheeting underlayment under all types of steep-slope roofing materials. Designed with the roofing contractor in mind, Opus is the very best in the industry for worker safety. In fact, Opus offers the best walking traction of any underlayment, wet or dry. Utilizing technology never before seen in roof underlayment, Opus's one-of-a-kind surface area makes it easy for roofers to snap a chalk line and write on, and its tan color keeps roofs cool on even the hottest days. These benefits and more make Opus Roof Blanket the ideal solution for builders, roofing contractors and professional installers.

About Propex Operating Company, LLC:

Propex Operating Company, LLC is a global leader in the development, design, and manufacturing of brands and products that create advantages for customers. Propex's footprint covers three continents, with 11 facilities totaling over five million square feet of manufacturing and more than 2,000 teammates focused on the markets the company serves. Often the inventor and always the innovator, Propex has both the heritage and vision which makes it the leader in the marketplace today that will continue to grow in the future in all facets of the company's business.

About WOLF:

Wolf's roots stretch back to 1843, when company founder Adam Wolf opened a single store selling dry goods and lumber on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Today, the York, Pa.-based company formerly known as Wolf Distributing Company has evolved into WOLF, a $200 million distributor of kitchen and bath cabinetry and building materials along the entire East Coast. For more information, visit www.wolfleader.com.

SOURCE Opus Roof Blanket