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THE EXPERT NEWSLETTER - 1^st iSSUE
2010/04

The Expert Volume 1, Number 1 (PDF)

We are proud to welcome you to The Expert, a new e-newsletter from SBC. Over the course of the past few years we have received numerous requests from distributors, retailers, builders and architects interested in more information about our cedar shingles and other industry news. After giving it some thought, we decided that the best way to communicate this information was through this e-newsletter.

The Expert will be sent to you 3 to 4 times a year. It will contain some articles about our new products and achievements, as well as market trends, technical information and expert studies. We will also take this opportunity to create contests with prizes to win. We hope you enjoy the content that we are providing and encourage you to contact us about any improvements we can make and ideas or subjects you want us to write about.

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NEW – EASY NAILING SYSTEM BY SBC
2009/12

Easy Nailing System (PDF)

One of the key components to cedar shingle performance is proper nail placement. For this purpose, SBC has come up with the Easy Nailing System to quickly guide the installer for perfect nail alignment, regardless of exposure. Another SBC innovation from the cedar shingle experts.

WARRANTY ON LABOR
2009/12

SBC Peace of Mind, the best long-term warranty of the industry, is improving its factory-stained shingles warranty program against flaking and peeling by adding coverage for labor costs.

Solid stain:	2-year warranty (1 coat)
	5-year warranty (2 coats)
Semi-transparent stain:	1-year warranty

SHINGLE MILL EXPANSION
2009/11

In order to maintain its strong presence in the white cedar shingle market, SBC is adding 3 new shingle sawing units, thus increasing production capacity by about 25%.

This investment includes state-of-the-art technology as well as safety devices.

These new sawing units will be put into operation in spring 2010. The additional shingle production will be generating more cedar residues, thereby allowing SBC to meet an increasing demand for cedar mulch.

With an annual production greater than 100,000 squares of shingles and 2 million bundles of shims, SBC is proud to be a leader in the Eastern white cedar shingle industry in North America.

GREEN BUILDING
2009/11

LEED Gold Certification

The first home to be certified LEED Gold in Massachusetts (Orleans) features SBC factory-stained shingles. Besides being Energy Star certified, this home is the first in Massachusetts to achieve such a high level of certification.

Project by Cape Associates, Inc
www.capeassociates.com

 

LEED Platinum Certification

SBC is proud to supply its factory-stained shingles to the Hamptons Green Alliance (HGA) for their first LEED Platinum home. HGA is an association of building and related-service professionals in the Hamptons on Long Island, NY, organized to promote green building and maintenance practices. HGA provides information on materials, systems and best practices.

www.hamptonsgreenalliance.org

TRADE SHOWS
2009/11

Boston LBM Expo’10

Come and visit us at the Boston World Trade Center, booth #329 from February 3 to 5, 2010.

 

JLC Live

Come and visit us at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, booth # 1032 on March 26 – 27, 2010.

 

NEW COLORS
2009/08

To meet request of his clients and to enhance its range of stock products for quick shipping, SBC adds 2 new colors: Buzzards Bay Gray and treated with bleaching oil shingles.

Buzzards Bay Gray	Bleaching Oil

2009 FIDÉIDES AWARD
2009/03

On March 12, 2009, SBC has won the Fidéides contest in the “Manufacturer” category at the 2009 Fidéides Gala organized by the Quebec Chamber of Commerce. This gala honors companies from the Capitale Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions.

The success of SBC is the result of constant innovations, determination, keen work and a vision towards the future. This award is also the result of the combined talents of every employee at SBC, and is a source of great pride and motivation for everyone.

This honor shows the spirit of avant-gardism at SBC and its drive to provide the highest quality products and service available.

Congratulations to all the team!

Marco Bélanger, Michel Bélanger, Francis Bélanger, Rita Rancourt, Gilles Bélanger

2009 ETCHEMINS AWARD
2009/02

Marco Bélanger, Francis Bélanger

During the Etchemins gala evening, held on February 21, 2009, SBC has been awarded for its dedication to social community organizations in the Etchemins region and for the creation of 20 new jobs in 2007-2008. The award, category enterprise, honors company that distinguish for its commitment to its community and for its economic impact for the region.

OLDER POSTS

2008/11 - Mérite Commercial Desjardins

2007/10 - Cedar mulch division

2007/04 - Jarrets 2007