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INDUSTRYNEWS Blue Giant Equipment Corporation Announces U.S. Expansion Blue Giant Equipment Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its U.S. operation, Blue Giant Equipment LLC, which is marked by the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. Situated on Burnt Poplar Road in an industrial park in Greensboro, this new facility will provide Blue Giant with additional manufacturing space and favorable freight and lead-times to customers in that market. Angie Mueller, Blue Giant's Dock Seal Product Specialist, confirmed that the immediate focus will be on the manufacturing and distribution of the company's growing line of innovative dock seals and shelters, which includes fixed and inflatable seals, stationary and retractable truck shelters, full access seals, and rain shrouds. All are constructed from quality fabric that resists tearing and abrasion even under strenuous usage. Most models can be customized for unique applications. Blue Giant, will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in May 2013. Clopay® Garage Doors Featured in GAF "Homeliest Home" Contest Winner's Exterior Makeover on Fox & Friends Clopay Canyon Ridge® Collection Limited Edition Series garage doors were included as part of a $60,000 exterior makeover package awarded to a Blue Springs, Mo. family as part of The GAF "Homeliest Home" contest. The dramatic exterior makeover results were revealed on the Fox & Friends national morning show. In addition to new Clopay garage doors, the family received a Lifetime Roofing System from GAF, the contest sponsor, and windows, siding, stone veneer, railing and designer accents from The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem. GAF selected three winners for its "Homeliest Home" contest from entries received nationwide in the following categories: (a) a family impacted by illness; (b) a family impacted by military service, or (c) a family impacted by a weather-related event. The Kurtz family in Blue Springs was selected as the winner in the military category as a result of Mr. Kurtz's 34 years of service. On his last tour to Iraq, he was injured and also now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after multiple deployments. Along with their dedication to the U.S. military, the Kurtz family has also taken in their two nieces in order to give them a better life and safer home. Watch the video of the exterior makeover reveal on Fox and Friends at http://www. foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends/index.html#/v/1801757777001/home-sweethome/?playlist_id=86912. Get more information about the Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection at http://www.clopaydoor.com/canyonridge.aspx. Overhead Door Corporation Recognizes Distributors for Sales Excellence Overhead Door Corporation recently recognized 123 of its U.S. and Canadian Overhead Door distributors as recipients of the "Eagle Award." This award recognizes Overhead Door distributors which significantly exceeded sales goals for 2011. Qualifying distributors were recognized by Overhead Door executives throughout the spring and summer, during 2012 regional sales meetings, for reaching their sales goals throughout the past year. Overhead Door Eagle Awards identify distributors with strong sales performance, based on sales expectations set for individual distributors each year. The Eagle Award program serves multiple purposes which include, communicating growth expectations to distributors on an annual basis, recognizing distributors for strengthened sales performance, and offering yearly incentives, including trips to National Meetings. Officially launched in 1983, the Eagle Award program upholds Overhead Door Corporation's commitment to awarding Overhead Door distributors for strong performance and productivity, a practice that has been with the company since the 1970s. To learn more about Overhead Door visit www.overheaddoor.com. 104 International Door & Operator Industry™