Owens Corning announced that it has received all regulatory clearances and completed the acquisition of Pittsburgh Corning, the world’s leading producer of cellular glass insulation systems for commercial and industrial markets, for approximately $560 million in cash, on a cash free and debt free basis.
“Owens Corning and Pittsburgh Corning have shared a common heritage,” said Julian Francis, president of Owens Corning’s Insulation Business. “Now, they have a shared future in making Owens Corning the world’s leading provider of insulation solutions with fiberglass, foam, mineral fiber, and cellular glass. We are excited with the opportunities this acquisition brings to the company.”
Pittsburgh Corning employs over 1,100 people in 17 countries. It operates facilities in the United States, Belgium, Czech Republic, and China.
It produces FOAMGLAS® cellular glass, a sustainable, high-performance insulation offering water and fire resistance, high compressive strength, and long-lasting thermal protection. Pittsburgh Corning delivered 2016 sales of over $240 million.