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C o n s t r u c t i o n M a r k e t p l a c e Tu e s d a y, J a n u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 5 5 2 DM: We manufacture building products, insulation and accessories for a variety of industries and applications. Our solutions help create and sustain energy efficient and weather-protected homes and build- ings. We have everything from roofing underlayment, ventilation products, housewrap, engineered films and vapor barriers, to recessed lights, radiant barri- ers, etc. Our corporate headquarters are located in East Peoria, Ill., with manufac- turing facilities located throughout the Midwest. ISI has been in business since 1996. It's hard to believe we will soon be approaching our 20th year. So much about our company has changed over the years and part of that is due to constant change in this industry. It's important to keep up with the technology. We strive to create high performance patented prod- ucts from the finest materials – that's part of our ongoing dedication to innovation. CM: How are you involved in the build- ing industry? DM: We are members of many industry trade and professional organizations, which allows us to have access to infor- mation to keep up with the trends of the construction industry. NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), the ICAA (Insulation Contractors Association of America) and CSI Construction Specifications Institute are a few we have been a member of for some time. CM: What are you doing this year that's different from what you did last year? DM: We have quite a few new products that we are excited to promote at the International Builders' Show. The attic access/whole house fan insulators will be Insulation Solutions (Cont'd. from p. 1) very appealing to both homeowners and builders. You can see a live demo at our booth in the South Hall, #S1902. We also have a game-changing product called Nu-Age Films that we have recently introduced into the market. The feedback has been incredible! Anyone who uses poly will want to check it out. We are also showing our continuous insulation system, R-Wall, to address changing codes. We also have a new line of roofing and roof ventilation products. CM: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge in the year ahead? DM: I think one of the most important things to do in this industry is to listen to the input from the field. We are always looking for ways to make things easier for the installer. It's important to get feedback from people who are actually using our products so we know if we need to change or improve anything. CM: What makes you different from other companies? DM: We have a wide variety of prod- ucts, and our manufacturing capabili- ties allow us to provide customers with custom designs for unique applica- tions. We can create customer-specific labeling, sizes and colors. We are always looking for opportunities to expand our core capabilities. I am so proud of our staff, and of the company we have become. Everyone here at Insulation Solutions works to provide a positive experience for our cus- tomers. We strive to deliver service excellence, superior quality products and competitive pricing from a compa- ny customers can trust. For more information, stop by South Hall booth #S1902, visit www.insulation solutions.com or contact Don Meyer at 309.698.0062. your trade, in one location, organized and ready to go. That degree of readiness is also a real advantage when it comes to doing the job with ease and efficiency. It even lends itself to the professional appear- ance you want to portray for your cus- tomers. If you've been in business any time at all, you've probably compiled your own "job-ready" service vehicle – tools and supplies pulled together through the years, stacked in boxes and bins, or mounted with hooks and bungees wher- ever possible. It's not a bad system, and since you put it together, you probably know where everything is. Or do you? Does everyone else? 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