owens corning (nyse: oc) develops, manufactures, and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. global in scope and human in scale, the company's market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing, and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. through its glass reinforcements business, the company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger, and more durable. ultimately, owens corning people and products make the world a better place. based in toledo, ohio, owens corning posted 2016 sales of $5.7 billion and employs about 17,000 people in 33 countries. it has been a fortune 500® company for 63 consecutive years. for more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.\\a global company where market-leading businesses are built. \at owens corning, we strive every day to make the world a better place. today, owens corning operates in three segments: insulation, roofing and asphalt, and composite solutions. our insulation and roofing businesses make new and existing homes and buildings more energy efficient, comfortable and attractive. our composites business manufactures products from fiberglass reinforcements to meet diverse needs in diverse markets.\\we produce these solutions in ways that help keep our people safe and help sustain our local communities for future generations.\\\one safe company\safety has been an important part of the owens corning vocabulary since the company was founded. our commitment to safety is unconditional and safety is a condition of employment. we believe that all accidents are preventable and we have a clear goal to achieve zero injuries. while we express our safety performance in numbers, we know that it is really about the well-being of our people and those that we touch.\\additional information is available at www.owenscorning.com.
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