Denver, Colorado (5/6/2003) --- The Johns Manville Roofing Systems Group announced today that it will be transitioning to new sales and technical representation in Canada. In the interim, customer needs will be met though executives in its Denver office.
“We are taking this action to dedicate resources to sustain and increase our commitment to our Canadian commercial roofing customers,” said Kevin Coughlin, director of sales. “Canada is an important market for Johns Manville and we are making the investment necessary to serve all our valued Canadian customers.”
While building the new sales and technical organization, interim contacts have been put in place to ensure a smooth transition. Ben Bryan, national distribution manager and Sally Shipley, manager of customer care, will serve as customer contacts. Bryan can be reached at 303.978.4682 or via e-mail at bryanb@jm.com; Shipley can be reached at 303.978.3734, or via e-mail at Shipley@jm.com. Customer service will continue to be addressed by the company’s customer service organization in Portland, Maine.
The company also said it has established an exclusive Canadian technical service and a new Tech Hot Line. Terry Everson will continue to serve as the technical resource for Canada. Everson can be reached at 800.525.9581 or e-mail at eversont@jm.com.
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has sales in excess of $2 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs approximately 9,000 people and operates 45 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
