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This size exposes the lar the commercial and residential construction industry, has just announcedsame length per shingle as do theric architectural shingles typically metits acquisition of ITW Buildex\'s Roofing Business Segment. T buhissiness,installed in the fieldthe roo Pro-Cut has aguide in in onf.lay upcorporated based in Illinois, develops and manufactures fastening systems for the com the design for additionalof installation. ease mercial roofing industry.The Atlas Pro-Cut Hip &shingleaSBS modified asphalt Ridgeisprecut OMG, Inc. is a division of Handy & H Handy &rman is aarman.Ha wholly and fiberglass reinforced shingle with a ULClass 4 impactand 2218rating owned subsidiary of WHX Corporation (Pink Sheets: WXCPK).awind resistance rating, as are all the other shingles in the Stormhigh T acquisition demonstrates OMG\'s significant commitment to therehecom Master product line. The following test c dentials also apply to the Promercial roofing industry and willaite of new products to their cataaddsu Cut ASTM DUL 2390 Class Hat 150 mph, and ASTM Dat 13462,316110 log,including AccuTracAutomatedInsulationandSeamAttachmentmph. System, Polymer Batten Strip for membrane attachment, E Seam yehookT Pro-Cut Hip &h hperformance comes from an SBS heRidge\'sig wind Plate,Reel-Fast Collated Seam Plates. andmodified formulation with ailt-in aggressive sealant strip. The SBS m bu od"Our integration of products from the ITW Buildex R Business Segoofingifier also makes the Pro-Cut easier to install in cold weather. ment significantly strengthens OMG\'s market position," says H McGovpopular ughThe Pro-Cut Hip & Ridge shingle is ideal for covering today\'s ern, Presid OMG. "The addition of amanufacturing facility will ent,Midwestridge vent systems on the hip, ridge and rake caps.Its distinct matching a enable us to better serve customers in th region and throughout the lsoatshadow line willthe corresponding Atlas architectural shinUnited States."accentuate both gles and many shingles made by other manufacturers. OMG\'s new Chicago factory, previouslyined by ITW Buildex, will mainta The Pro-Cut is packed with three shingles perfeaturing ated stripperforaemploy approximately 30 people and includes acustomer service cenfullpar line for efficient handling and installation on the roof. One bundle tingof ipRidgeen ter. No manufacturing layoffs are anticipated during the acquisition process.Pro-Cut H &shingles covers 31lineal feet wh installed at the 5 TWfasI Buildex is known for developing one of the first available roofing5/8" exposure. teners in the industry,OMG plans to maintain existing product brandandThe Atlas Pro-Cut Hip &shingles are also covered with warranty Ridge ing tore atransition for customers. ensu seamlessprovisions that become partthe Atlas Limited Shingle Warranty, which of matches the lifespan of the field shingles. the Atlas Roofingisit For more information on allproducts, v www.Atlas-ll Roofing.com.) 14'