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News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 15, 2009
NorthStar Const. honored by Firestone Bldg.
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, recently awarded NorthStar Construction Services Corp. with its 2009 Firestone Master Contractor Award. The local roofing firm also earned the Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award in recognition of its dedication to long-term commercial roofing system installation quality.
"The Firestone Master Contractor Award acknowledges NorthStar Const. for its consistent craftsmanship, excellence in customer service and superior installation quality," said Tom Walker, vice president of sales and marketing for Firestone Building Products. "We are pleased to recognize the roofing firm for its commitment to Firestone's high roofing system performance standards."
This year, 256 Firestone-licensed contractors were named 2009 Master Contractors throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico based on total square footage installed and exceptional inspection ratings.
The Inner Circle of Quality Award is earned by master contractors who demonstrate long-standing quality execution, consistent professionalism and a commitment to Firestone's strict standards of installation.
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, modified bitumen, metal roofing systems, polyiso insulation and accessories for the commercial roofing industry.
In addition to superior roofing products, Firestone offers installation expertise and product support through a technical solutions and services department and an international network of roofing contractors, distributors and field sales representatives. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Firestone is an operating company of Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products.
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