OC - Mergers and acquisitions

DENVER, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- President Trump's vow to dismantle America's housing affordability crisis, driven by high construction costs, soaring property taxes, ballooning insurance premiums, mounting maintenance and utility burdens, and persistently high interest rates, has ignited a national conversation on solutions. With home prices up 50% since 2019 and mortgage rates lingering near 7%, voters are demanding action on what Trump calls the biggest affordability problem facing families, making it a core issue that resonates deeply with voters across the political spectrum. The escalating costs of home insurance and utilities, up approximately 40% and 30% respectively over

Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) announced it has completed the acquisition of Natural Polymers, LLC, a manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam insulation for building and construction applications, based in Cortland, Illinois. "We are excited to welcome the Natural Polymers team and start working together on innovative product development," said Insulation President Todd Fister. "Natural Polymers' proven technology advances our strategy to provide long-term, sustainable solutions and offer our customers a diversified insulation product portfolio." Owens Corning expects to significantly grow this business in the coming years. Natural Polymers' track record of above-market growth is anticipated to

Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) announced that it has completed the acquisition of WearDeck®, a premium composite decking and structural lumber manufacturer based in Ocala, Florida. "As we begin integrating WearDeck into Owens Corning, I'm excited about the opportunities in front of us," said Composites President Marcio Sandri. "WearDeck solutions will advance our growth strategy and help pivot our Composites business to focus on high-value material solutions within the building and construction space." Owens Corning expects to significantly grow this business in the coming years and contribute to the company's target of achieving $10 billion in revenue by 2024. Owens Corning estimates the North