Montreal, October 24, 2011

Plastibec Wins INNOVATION PROCESS / PRODUCT Award presented by FEPAC-Federation of Plastics and Composites Alliances.

Plastibec was awarded “Product Innovation” at the “Honoris Innova” gala on October 22 for two innovative product lines, distingusing itself amongst its peers for their capability to provide decorative surface finishes onto vinyl surfaces.

The FEPAC brings together manufacturing/extrusion companies in the plastics and reinforced plastics (composites). It provides leadership necessary to create an environment conducive to growth and success of industrial enterprises in Quebec.

“This prestigious award keeps us motivated to continue innovating in this ever challenging market”, claims Angelo Sudano V.P. Marketing and R&D. “We are extremely proud to have successfully added two very diversified product lines in this current economic climate. Our marketing efforts have also been recognized with this award”.

Plastibec also congratulates all of its employees who were involved in these projects, who by their exceptional expertise, passion, curiosity and desire for success have led to the completion of these projects.

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Montreal - May 18, 2011

MDEIE presents Design and Innovation Award to Plastibec

On May 18 at the Chamber of Commerce of Thérèse de Blainville, Plastibec was awarded the prestigious award for "design and innovation” of its pre-finished and ready to install fauxwood interior products from the MDEIE (Quebec Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade).

“Plastibec is very pleased to be recognized in the area of design and innovation of its products and wishes to congratulate all those involved in the creation and implementation of this patent pending product line”, claims Angelo Sudano V.P. Marketing and R&D.

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Montreal, July 26 2010

Plastics News

Plastibec Inc., the premier North American extruder of decorative interior PVC products, recently made the ranks amongst the Top 100 North American Profile extrusion companies as ranked by Plastics News, an industry news leader covering the global plastics industry.

“Despite the 2009 economic uncertainty and global recession we are very pleased to have made rank in the top 100 North American extrusion companies. Earlier this year, Plastibec entered a new category of interior millwork products for the building and remodeling industry.

We are equally excited about this new category of products and look forward to next year’s ranking. The commitment and dedication of our employees and management to all our customers has allowed us to move up the ranks this year”, says Benoit Meloche - vice president production.

Plastibec Millwork products will be at the International Builders Show to be held in Orlando, Florida next January 2011

Plastibec is a premier extruder and distributor of decorative interior PVC products for fabricators of Window Coverings and Interior Millwork for residential and commercial applications. Our expertise in surface finishes combined with our commitment to industry leading service and distribution is delivered by a talented team of professionals dedicated to bringing value to our customers.

To find out more about our products, please contact your sales representative or email at sales.info@Plastibec.com

www.Plastibec.com
www.PlastibecMillwork.com

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Montreal, May 20, 2010

Plastibec wins “EXPORT LEADER” leader award

Laurentian International, The Center for International Affairs Laval Technopole and the Society for International Development for Lanaudière (SODIL), announced this year’s export leaders awards at the 12th Annual MercadOr Gala in St-Eustache, Quebec.

Organized in collaboration with Emploi-Québec (EQ), the Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export (MDEIE) and Investissement Quebec (IQ), this event rewards the achievements of companies exporting from regions of the Laurentians, Laval and Lanaudière.

MercadOr recognized 12 winners, 4 per region each having distinguished themselves during 2009 for their international efforts. Four awards were presented in the following categories: New Exporter, Market Diversification Implementation or abroad, Innovative Practices in Human Resources Management and Export Leader.

Plastibec wins Export Leader Award: Plastibec is a North American leader in the production and distribution of interior decorative window covering products consisting of, valences & accessories and both horizontal and vertical louvers. Plastibec is located in Boisbriand, Quebec, employs a staff of 90 people with annual sales of approximately $25 M. In addition to supplying numerous “private label” household brands, Plastibec carries some 335 decorative stock products and operates two distribution centers in the USA in order to service its U.S. customer base, one in Pompano, Florida and a second location in Brea, California.

“Our ability makes Plastibec the leader in this market with approximately 25% market share in the field. Our success in exporting is not to be taken for granted, it is the result of great determination and a thorough knowledge of the market, products and the competition”, claims Daniel Lecours-vice president of finance.

For the complete article, follow the link below;

laurentidesinternational.com

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May 2010

Plastibec adds another Industry Award from WCMA

Montreal, Canada (May, 2010) - The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA)
proudly announced the winners of its 2010 Product Innovation Awards.

Plastibec wins:

Horizontal Category, Best New Style Enhancement…Heritage Collection – Rustic Style

The WCMA each year awards manufacturers for their efforts on product innovation. The annual awards are designed to highlight the industry’s most innovative products. An expert panel of judges from the interior design community selected the winners from some 80 entries received this year. WCMA proudly recognizes these companies for their achievements during this past year.

“We are very proud to have been recognized by our peers for our achievements this past year. Our commitment to keep bringing innovative and decorative products to market continues to be our focus,” said Angelo Sudano, vice-president product development & marketing.

The Rustic style horizontal louver is a new addition to the Plastibec renowned Trends Fauxwood™ collection. This patent pending louver is available in the Plastibec Heritage Deck collection. A very unique look-bringing a traditional and rustic wood look to faux horizontal slats. This decorative engraving recalls the passage of time on traditional wood louvers. Rustic style adds warmth and atmosphere to your window coverings!

Plastibec is a premier extruder and distributor of decorative interior PVC products for fabricators of Window Coverings and Interior Millwork for residential and commercial applications. Our expertise in surface finishes combined with our commitment to industry leading service and distribution is delivered by a talented team of professionals dedicated to bringing value to our customers.

To find out more, please contact your sales representative or email at sales.info@Plastibec.com

http://www.wcmanet.org/

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August 2009

Plastibec Inc., the premier North American decorative window coverings vinyl extruder, recently made the ranks amongst the Top 100 North American Profile extrusion companies as ranked by Plastics News, an industry news leader covering the global plastics industry.

“We are very pleased to have made rank amongst the top 100 North American extrusion companies. Since the senior management buyout in April of 2007, from Georgia Gulf of Royal Window Coverings certain assets, the commitment and dedication of our employees and management to all our customers has allowed us to climb back in the top ranks. We continue to work hard in all areas of the company”, says Angelo Sudano - vice president marketing and product development.

Plastibec Inc. is also announcing that it will be entering a new product category by the end of fiscal 2009 with customers already on board. We will be entering the big league at next year’s National Home Builder Show in Las Vegas, Nevada with the introduction of this new product segment.

Plastibec is a premier extruder and distributor of decorative interior PVC products for fabricators of Window Coverings and Interior Millwork for residential and commercial applications. Our expertise in surface finishes combined with our commitment to industry leading service and distribution is delivered by a talented team of professionals dedicated to bringing value to our customers.

To find out more, please contact your sales representative or email at sales.info@Plastibec.com

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May 2009

Plastibec, North America’s leader in decorative PVC extrusions is pleased to announce that Sunteca, the manufacturer of the Decomatic™ vertical head rail and a leader in distributing window covering components in the USA; will be exclusively distributing Plastibec’s “Providence Collection” for companies interested in fabricating decorative verticals.

The “Providence Collection” consists of 6 themed vertical blind sample kits that allow for a complete presentation to consumers for vertical blind styling to decorate their windows.

• Classic Deck: Class, considered an artistic standard
• Cottage Deck: Characteristics of the country or vacation house
• Designer Deck: Artistic forms and structures
• Habitat Deck: Natural environment
• Metropolitan: Sophisticated and fashionable, city life
• Texture: Interwoven with a fabric look

Sunteca will be providing sampling and product availability from its location in Pittsburgh. Sunteca is also planning to distribute a selection of Plastibec vertical sunscreen louvers coordinated to the Providence Collection for both residential and commercial applications. Custom sample decks tailored to customer specific needs will also be available.

In addition the two companies will have a strategic partnership in the contract vertical blind market. Sunteca will fabricate contract vertical blinds utilizing their head rail systems and Plastibec’s PVC under the Laserlite brand to include Plastibec’s new line of Contract Perforated PVC in 3%, 6%, and 12% openness factors.

For more information about Plastibec or Sunteca visit our websites at: www.plastibec.com | www.suntecausa.com

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April 2009

Plastibec adds two more Industry Awards from WCMA

Montreal, Canada (April, 2009) - The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA)
(WCMA) proudly announced the winners of its 2009 Product Innovation Awards.

Plastibec wins: Best New Technical Innovation…Eco-Choice™ Louvers
Plastibec wins: Best New Style Concept …Sunscreen Louvers

The WCMA each year awards manufacturers for their efforts on product innovation. The annual awards are designed to highlight the industry’s most innovative products in 11 product categories. An expert panel of judges from the interior design community selected the winners from over 75 entries received this year. Plastibec garnered both available awards in the Vertical Blind category.

“These awards recognize our company’s commitment to bring innovative products and decorative styling that stands out from our competition. Our goal is to provide customers with original products of exceptional quality in a wide range of textures and colors,” said Angelo Sudano, vice-president product development & marketing.

Plastibec Eco-Choice™ louvers are a product that meets the latest standards in renovation or construction and may qualify towards the LEED point system. Eco-Choice™ louvers are designed for residential or commercial applications and are made containing recycled vinyl materials; louvers are available with 25% or 50% recycled content. The louvers are doubled sided-embossed, reversible and available in a wide range of neutral colors. As part of our “green initiatives”, Plastibec wishes to offer its customers products that enable you to improve our environment and consumer living standards. Plastibec is proud to be the first North American window covering vertical louver extruder to provide “green” louver products to its customers.

Plastibec Sunscreen louvers are a new decorative perforated patent pending product. This latest innovation will revolutionize perforated louvers; for the first time perforated louvers are available with textured finish in a wide range of colors and different openness factors. During the day enjoy a clear and unobstructed view of the outside, without the glare of the sun. In the evening watch your blinds transform into a decorative window treatment that harmonizes with interior furnishings with its stunning colors and textures. Plastibec Sunscreen louvers are available in 3 different levels of openness factor, and offer a wide range of glare control and visibility. Plastibec has created the next generation of vertical blinds.

Plastibec is a premier extruder and distributor of decorative interior PVC products for fabricators of Window Coverings and Interior Millwork for residential and commercial applications. Our expertise in surface finishes combined with our commitment to industry leading service and distribution is delivered by a talented team of professionals dedicated to bringing value to our customers.

To find out more, please contact your sales representative or email at sales.info@Plastibec.com

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February 2009

 
The Plastibec Operations team proudly announces our move to the new Distribution center in Brea, California. Our old location no longer served our needs and our new facility has a better layout, office space and is suited for our west coast distribution activities. The success of the move is due to our employees and their hard work to ensure customers were not affected during the transition. We invite you to meet our team and sales force in the new office.


The new address is:

350 S Ranger, Unit D
Brea, CA, 92821

Phone: 714-985-0571
Fax: 714-985-0592

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January 2009

 
Greetings from Plastibec your Source for Decorative PVC Vertical, Horizontal, Valance Profiles and even your own Custom PVC Profiles!

We happily invite you to visit us at our Stand C67 in Hall 4 at the R+T Stuttgart 2009 International Window, Shutter & Door Exhibit at the new Stuttgart Trade Center in Stuttgart, Germany.

Our 2009 Exhibit Features these Plastibec Products under the Storch International Banner:

* New Sunscreens * Designer Patterns
* Promotional Products * Executive & Cornice Valances
* Textured Print Products * Wood Replica Products

Plastibec’s ISO certified manufacturing world class facility provides the highest quality decorative extruded PVC interior profiles and marketing support that will decorate window for residential and commercial applications. Headquartered in the Canada with distribution facilities in California and Florida in the U.S.A and container shipment capabilities to anywhere in the world! We are experienced professionals working to make windows beautiful.

Stop by our booth to see how Plastibec products can help you drive your sales and increase your profits.

Where: Hall 4, Stand C67
When: February 10-14, 2009

For More information on R+T Stuttgart Trade Show visit: http://cms.messe-stuttgart.de/rt

We look forward to seeing you at the Show!


Sincerely,

Collin Hamilton
President

chamilton@plastibec.com

Phone: +1 (450) 430-9818 1825
Lionel-Bertrand, Boisbriand QC, J7H 1N8 Canada

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October 2008

Dear Valued Customer:
 
This year has been a tumultuous time for many industries including the window covering industry. It started with extreme volatility of the commodities markets, and the bursting of the housing bubble. We saw oil, natural gas, aluminum, steel, and resins all experience dramatic and rapid price increases, while home prices in many markets lost value just as fast. Finally the subprime mortgage crisis has caused a financial meltdown on both Wall Street and Main Street. This is the most difficult business environment in over a half a century for most businesses.

Fortunately, there seems to be some relief on the horizon. The US Government has passed a massive financial package to bring stability to both the banking industry and the US housing market. It appears that additional cuts in the Prime Interest Rate are coming to help spur the continued sale of homes. And finally oil pricing is retreating to levels of the start of the year.

During these times companies may resort to using predatory pricing practices on commodity PVC or valance in desperation. Our business platform is based foremost on providing the most up-to-date decorative louvers and slats for the long term benefit of our fabricator customers. We have 2 new products that are ready for our customer this fall. Plastibec is committed to doing our part for our fabricating partners in the window covering industry. We have yet to receive cost decreases from the suppliers of PVC resin. However, we are working on it and when we do receive our decrease our intent is to provide pricing relief to our customers.

 
Sincerely,

Collin Hamilton
President

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July 2008

In the August 2008 edition of Window Fashion magazine, appeared two very interesting articles on colors trends for 2009-10. We know this information is important to your business in predicting color palettes your customers will be selecting for their future window coverings purchases. For this reason, we would like to share with you both articles. Attached is also our Plastibec advertisement which appeared in the same issue. Enjoy your reading! The Plastibec Sales TEAM. Page 24 Page 31

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July 2008

Article into Window Fashions magazine.

The Plastibec Operations team proudly announces the completion of the move to our new Distribution center in Florida.  Through the help of many of our employees, we were able to move without disruption to our customers; they didn’t even notice.  Our new layout and warehouse size are much better suited to the Plastibec business plan and will result in more efficient operations in Florida.
 
Our new address is:
 
1371 SW 8th Street Unit #2
Pompano Beach, Florida
33069
Ph: 954-345-3001
Fx: 954-345-3009
 
Kris Taylor

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February 2008

Plastibec welcomes Gloria Rubio!!!

Plastibec Inc. recently hired Gloria Rubio as its new sales manager for Eastern USA territory. Gloria Rubio brings 20 years of sales and business development experience. Gloria has been with former Royal/Novo industry for 10 years servicing Florida and Northeast US.  She will be focusing on developing the territory and servicing customer’s needs. Gloria is bilingual with fluency in Spanish as well as English. Gloria is a welcome addition to Plastibec sales team!

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For Immediate Release
October 27, 2007

Plastibec is pleased to announce that BOS Window Covering Supplier Ltd. has become its newest full line distributor for Plastibec extruded products. BOS operations are based in the Toronto, Ontario area.

BOS Window Covering Supplier Ltd.’s reputation as an industry leader and a company you can rely upon will be enhanced as a complete one-stop shop for your entire component needs with the addition of Plastibec’s full product line. This will ensure that our valued customers will continue to have easy access to all our products.

Welcome to increased service levels in the Province of Ontario

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October 1, 2007

Plastibec obtains ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Plastibec, North America’s leading manufacturer of decorative window coverings extruded products is pleased to announce ISO 9001:2000 certification. The Registration Program was awarded in recognition of Plastibec’s compliance with quality process standards and effective quality management systems in the design and manufacture of extruded products.

Conformance to ISO 9001 quality assurance standards required the implementation of procedural changes, training, increased documentation, and adjustments to operating systems on every level of the manufacturing process at Plastibec’s Boisbriand facility. "Our success in achieving this goal is due to the tremendous dedication and teamwork of everyone in the company," said Benoit Meloche, VP Manufacturing, "ISO registration is a quality landmark that holds a significant value for our organization as it validates our constant efforts to provide quality, innovation and continued customer service satisfaction. This is the company’s commitment to our customers that we are continually improving and building long-term relationships.”

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Plastics News Article September
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Industry News: July  16, 2007

Plastibec introduces Providence Collection

Plastibec USA Corp. launches the industries latest and most extensive vertical vinyl collection containing 335 sku’s with 52 patterns. A collection containing 7 individual themed decks addressing today’s latest fashion trends, colors and patterns. Decorative valance options are also featured in this new collection. A coordinating reduced version is also available in 2”.
Providence 2” and Providence 3.5”….”appearing soon in a window near you.”

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Products news : July  16, 2007

Plastibec Announces Expansion Plans

Plastibec Inc. announces the addition of four additional extrusion lines to its 130,000 sq.ft. manufacturing and distribution facility located in Boisbriand, Canada.

Since the MBO acquisition, demand for our vinyl louver extrusions has continually increased. The additional extrusion lines is our response to the industries demand for decorative and innovative extrusions manufactured in North America.

Plastibec Inc. also has distribution facilities in Florida(30,000 sq.ft.) and California (50,000 sq.ft.).

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