Georgia Gulf Board of Directors Reinstates Quarterly Dividend

Monday May 21st 2012 05:01:05 PM

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2012-- The Board of Directors of Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today declared a quarterly dividend of 8 cents per share, the company’s first since 2008. “The reinstatement of a regular dividend of 32 cents per share on an annualized basis is a significant milestone for Georgia Gulf. The ability to again reward our shareholders with a cash dividend demonstrates the success management and employees have had in rebuilding a strong financial foundation for the company and is an expression of our confidence in the future of the company,” said Mark Noetzel, chairman of the bo...

Georgia Gulf, Segetis To Collaborate on Bio-Based Materials

Monday May 21st 2012 12:21:42 PM

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2012-- Georgia Gulf Corporation’s (NYSE: GGC) commitment to developing renewable materials to help end-use customers meet their sustainability goals took another step forward with the announcement today of an agreement to collaborate with Segetis, Inc. to offer a new flexible vinyl compound based on Javelin™ technology bio-plasticizers from Segetis. “This is an exciting collaboration that combines Segetis' proprietary technology with Georgia Gulf’s vinyl compounding expertise to customize formulations that deliver unique performance profiles,” said William H. Doherty, vice pre...

Georgia Gulf to Present at Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference

Friday May 18th 2012 05:01:59 PM

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 18, 2012-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Carrico will address investors and analysts at the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference on Thursday, May 24, at 10:35 a.m. Eastern time. The presentation and audio webcast will be available at the time of the presentation in the Investor Relations section of the Georgia Gulf website at www.ggc.com. The file archive will be available afterward in the Investor Relations section of the website under “Presentations.” About Georgia Gulf Georgia Gulf...

Georgia Gulf Comments on Unusual Trading Activity

Friday May 18th 2012 02:52:47 PM

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 18, 2012-- In view of the unusual market activity in the shares of Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC), the NYSE has contacted the company in accordance with its usual practice and requested that the company issue a press release regarding today’s trading activity of its common stock. Georgia Gulf, in accordance with its usual practice, does not comment on unusual market activity or rumors. About Georgia Gulf Georgia Gulf Corporation is a leading, integrated North American manufacturer of two chemical lines, chlorovinyls and aromatics, and manufactures vinyl-based buildin...

Royal Building Products Launches Zuri™ Decking in New England

Tuesday May 15th 2012 10:54:00 AM

Exquisitely detailed planks evocative of 'beautifully crafted fine furniture' WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, May 15, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Building Products today announced the introduction of Zuri(TM) Premium Decking by Royal, a high-end product made of cellular PVC that combines a realistic grain texture that replicates the look of exotic woods with durability designed to provide years of low maintenance and beauty. Like a beautifully crafted piece of fine furniture, Zuri Premium Decking is designed for people with a discerning eye for exquisite detail. "No other vinyl or wood composite product comes close to capturing the authentic colors and natural grain textures of exotic timber th...

Royal Building Products Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity on 55 Homes During Week-long Builders Blitz in June

Thursday May 10th 2012 10:34:00 AM

WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, May 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Building Products is pleased to announce its partnership with Habitat for Humanity and professional homebuilders across the United States during Home Builders Blitz 2012. Habitat for Humanity will build, rehabilitate or repair more than 200 homes in partnership with low-income families across the country as part of its Home Builders Blitz program, with work on most of these homes taking place the week of June 4. Royal Building Products is contributing vinyl siding, trim and accessories for 55 projects in Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana during Home Builders Blitz 2012. "Royal Building Products has a long history of supporting the commu...

Royal Building Products Wins Gold ADDY® Award

Tuesday May 8th 2012 03:05:00 PM

WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, May 08, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Building Products today announced that the company's new logo has been honored with a gold medal for Elements of Advertising in the Charlotte, N.C., Chapter Competition of the ADDY® Awards. Royal launched a new logo and brand positioning in 2011 with the objective of building a new foundation for growth at the 40-year old company. "The new logo and positioning of our brand was designed to retain the legacy of Royal's original symbol - the crown - while shifting the emphasis from manufacturing to a focus on what our building products do and our partnership with local building professionals and homeowners to build neighborhoods of l...

Georgia Gulf Accelerates Expiration of Stockholder Rights Plan

Tuesday May 8th 2012 08:36:58 AM

ATLANTA, May 08, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced that on May 7, 2012 the company's board of directors authorized the acceleration of the expiration date of the stockholder rights plan, originally scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012. The stockholder rights plan will be amended to accelerate the expiration date to May 9, 2012. About Georgia Gulf Georgia Gulf Corporation is a leading, integrated North American manufacturer of two chemical lines, chlorovinyls and aromatics, and manufactures vinyl-based building and home improvement products. The company's vinyl-based building and home improve...

Georgia Gulf Comments on Westlake Announcement

Friday May 4th 2012 06:49:14 PM

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 4, 2012-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today issued the following statement regarding Westlake Chemical Corporation’s announcement that it has withdrawn its previously disclosed unsolicited proposal to acquire Georgia Gulf. “Georgia Gulf remains focused on executing the Company’s strategy and is confident that we are well positioned to create significant value for our stockholders,” said Paul Carrico, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Georgia Gulf’s significant ability to leverage our access to low-cost U.S. shale gas and to benefit from continuing growth in global d...

Georgia Gulf to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Friday May 4th 2012 08:01:56 AM

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 4, 2012-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Carrico will address investors and analysts at the Wells Fargo Industrial & Construction Conference on Wednesday, May 9, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. He will also address investors and analysts at the Houlihan Lokey 7th Annual Global Industrials Conference on Thursday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. Slides for both presentations as well as audio webcasts will be available at the time of the presentations in the Investor Relations section of the Georgia Gulf website at www....