by AF0510 e3 — May 14, 2010—The Grants Pass, Oregon, facility of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc., was honored at the Future Energy Conference in April for the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices. Duro-Last was one of seven Oregon companies and nonprofit organizations chosen as leaders in sustainability statewide.
“We are honored to be recognized by a state that has very high sustainability standards,” said Tim Hart, Vice President of West Coast Operations for Duro-Last. “Our roofing system is highly reflective, which translates to energy savings for our building owner customers. We’re also proud to have a recycling program in place. We recycle one hundred percent of the scrap we generate during production. Plus, we take back our roofs—some installed more than 20 years ago—and we also accept vinyl material from other businesses in Southern Oregon.”
Vinyl collected in Grants Pass is shipped back to Duro-Last headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan, where a subsidiary re-processes it into commercial flooring systems, expansion joints and other products.
“To date we have installed 40 million square feet of energyefficient, recyclable roofs in the state of Oregon,” Hart concluded.
“Today we can see how the private sector and public sector alike understand that sustainability means jobs, a cleaner environment and stronger communities. These efforts generate enthusiasm for sustainability in ways that help us bridge Oregon’s urban-rural divide,” said Secretary of State and Sustainability Board Chair Kate Brown.
For more information visit the Duro-Last Web site as well as its FMLink ad.
