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TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a world leader in building materials and glass fiber reinforcements, announced that it was recently named Vendor of the Year by 84 Lumber, one of the nation's leading suppliers of building materials to professional builders.

This is the fifth time Owens Corning has been named Vendor of the Year by 84 Lumber. Owens Corning won the award for material support, superior customer service, quality products and its growth-based programs, such as installed insulation.

"It is an honor to be named Vendor of the Year by 84 Lumber," said Karel Czanderna, group president of Building Materials. "We are committed to delivering market innovation and support services that improve the profitability of customers like 84 Lumber. Each day, we are focused on creating shareholder value through winning with our customers."

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune 500 company for 54 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability through delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of $5 billion in 2007 and 18,000 employees in 26 countries on five continents. Additional information is available at www.owenscorning.com.

About 84 Lumber

Founded in 1956 by Joe Hardy in Eighty Four, Pa., 84 Lumber Company is one of the nation's leading suppliers of building materials to professional builders. 84 Lumber operates 335 locations nationwide, and offers value added services, including: Component Manufacturing Facilities; Insurance; Lending and Credit; Builder Plan Services; Installed Services; the Inner Circle Rewards Program; and the no-fee 84 Travel Agency. For more information on 84 Lumber Company, visit www.84lumber.com.