Privately owned cellulose insulation manufacturer Applegate Insulation has expanded with the purchase of a factory in Penrose, Colo. The company has been manufacturing cellulose insulation since 1978, with seven facilities in Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and now Colorado.

Simonton Windows reported in a press release that the Feb. 17 signing of the $789 billion compromise stimulus bill that includes tax credit incentives for homeowners to make energy efficient home improvements will benefit window suppliers.

Dryvit’s patented Mojave E finish was selected to be featured on the National Association of Homebuilders New American Home completed not far from where the 2009 International Builders’ Show was held in Las Vegas.

Worldwide industrial services company Harsco Corp. announced its receipt of four new U.S. orders for industrial plant maintenance support totaling close to $2 million, as market conditions in the recurring U.S. infrastructure maintenance sector remain generally steady for the large power plants and other major industrial facilities that Harsco supports.

The more than $135 billion in construction and infrastructure investments included in stimulus legislation signed into law Feb. 16 by President Obama will create or save nearly 2 million jobs over the next two years, the Associated General Contractors of America concluded in its final analysis of the legislation.

The Portland Concrete Association is calling on members of the building industry to submit nominations for the 2009 Sustainable Leadership Awards.

The American Concrete Institute is seeking papers for sessions taking place during the ACI Fall 2009 Convention in New Orleans on November 8-12, and the ACI Spring 2010 Convention in Chicago on March 21-25, 2010.

JLG Industries announced the introduction of a Fluid Analysis Program for its customers of tele-handlers, aerial work platforms, and other equipment in North America.

The International Powered Access Federation will host a safety program at this year’s Intermat construction show in Paris. The program is aimed at users of aerial work platforms, while Job Access will be the focus of the IPAF stand E5 J 020 in the outdoor area.

USG Corporation, a leading building products company, reported fourth quarter 2008 net sales of $981 million and a preliminary net loss of $172 million. For the same period a year ago, the corporation reported net sales of $1.2 billion and a net loss of $32 million.