Johns Manville Again Recognized as National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes

DENVER - Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company and a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient insulation products for building and industrial applications, announced today that it has been recognized as one of the winners of the 22nd annual National Preferred Partner Survey conducted by David Weekley Homes, one of the largest privately held home builders in the United States. 
 
The National Preferred Partners award recognizes field and manufacturing partners that have consistently operated at world-class levels as determined by the home builder’s supplier evaluation platform. This comprehensive process, anchored by the National Preferred Partner Survey, evaluates companies in the areas of quality and customer service. 
  
Twenty-three percent of the 117 companies evaluated for the recognition achieved the designation of National Preferred Partner.  
 
“At David Weekley Homes, we’re thankful to work alongside National Preferred Partners who continually go above and beyond,” said John Schiegg, Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain Services for David Weekley Homes. “Their commitment to quality products and services helps us fulfill our brand promise of delivering the best in design, choice and service to our customers.”  
 
“Outstanding trade partners play a critical role in a home builder’s ability to deliver a high-quality product,” Schiegg said. “Johns Manville’s commitment to consistently surpassing expectations helps us delight homebuyers with the homes they’ve always envisioned.”  
 
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About Johns Manville

Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation, industrial insulation, commercial roofing and roof insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales of over $4 billion and holds leadership positions in all of its key markets. JM employs nearly 8,000 people and operates in 43 North American and European locations. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.