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corpor ate notes Strength in Numbers The Earthwise Group Success Story This recent certification comes on the heels of an exciting year for The Earthwise Group. The organization marked a solid year of growth in 2012 despite ongoing economic uncertainty. The group reported a 16-percent increase in sales last year compared to 2011 figures. Residential remodeling remained a key component of the sales success, but the organization also witnessed an uptick in new residential construction. Windows and doors manufactured by The Earthwise Group meet and exceed the highest energy efficiency standards and design specifications in the industry. The organization's products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal and meet key benchmarks set by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and the ENERGY STAR program as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For more information about The Earthwise Group and its members, visit www.earthwisewindows.com. US The Earthwise Group attributed its success and industry-leading sales growth to the mutual support, cooperation and shared expertise of its members. The group is comprised of 13 member companies with 15 manufacturing facilities that currently distribute windows and doors throughout the eastern half of the United States. The group is also exploring expansion plans into the western U.S. market. The Earthwise Group's new logo reflects the organization's commitment to sustainability, both in the manufacturing of its products and in the ability of those products to provide greater energy efficiency. The logo will be coupled with the organization's new tagline, "The Wise Choice." 7 Recently, the organization became the first and only window and door manufacturer to be recognized as "Made in USA Certified." Made in USA Certified, Inc. is the nation's leading independent certification source. To earn the certification, The Earthwise Group went through a rigorous supply chain audit to ensure that at least 75 percent of its products and processes originate and are completed in the United States. The organization's windows and doors will now carry the Made in USA Certified seal. The Earthwise Group also recently unveiled a new brand identity for the organization. Complete with an updated logo and tagline, the new brand identity is aimed at better representing Earthwise members and their commitment to developing and manufacturing durable, attractive, energy-efficient windows and doors for homes and buildings of all kinds. A -C .C 15 From the attainment of a prestigious designation to another year of impressive sales growth, The Earthwise Group, LLC, a national network of locally owned, independent manufacturers of windows and doors, continues to prove how the power of collaboration and cooperation can result in success for its members and customers alike. OM • E W 0 A A For more information circle 74 .0