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Owens Corning
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Halliburton seen weathering asbestos claims
Aug 10 2001 12:36 PM PDT

Owens Corning earnings hurt by higher costs
Jul 19 2001 08:06 AM PDT

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 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
Reports of the Death of the Dot-Com Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Oct 30 2000 12:00 AM PST

A B-to-B Exchange That Works
Jul 31 2000 12:00 AM PDT

 PROFILE
Owens Corning is one of the world's top makers of fiberglass and composite materials. The company, which uses the Pink Panther cartoon character as its pitchman, sells fiberglass and foam insulation. Owens Corning's building-materials unit also manufactures roofing materials, vinyl windows, patio doors, vinyl siding, and rain gutters and downspouts. The company's composite-materials segment makes composites used in the automotive, electronics, and telecommunications industries. Owens Corning operates manufacturing facilities in the US and about a dozen other countries. The company has filed for bankruptcy protection to help it cope with billions of dollars in asbestos-related lawsuits.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: FreeMarkets Partners With Owens Corning
Date Announced: 01.04.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: B-to-b marketplace supplier signs 2-year contract with building materials company to provide b-to-b capabilities on FreeMarket's Web site.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 4,940.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (2.1)%
Employees: 20,000
Revenue per employee: $247,000.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Glen H. Hiner
    CEO
• Michael H. Thaman
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
One Owens Corning Pkwy.
Toledo, OH 43659
US
Phone: 419-248-8000
Fax: 419-248-5337
Online: Web Site

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