Jan_17__Press_Release_Insulplank_IBS_NextGen

Brantford, ON – January 17, 2013 - Mitten® is pleased to announce the inclusion of Insulplank II™ and Board and Batten Premium Vinyl Siding, in the 2013 NextGen Home Experience at the upcoming IBS show in Las Vegas, NV from January 22-24.

The NextGen Home Experience is the first of its kind, focused on the next generation of energy-efficient products for new construction and remodeling projects.

"Mitten is excited to be a part of the NextGen Home Experience,” comments Mitten® President Ron Cauchi. He adds, "Continuing to provide energy-efficient solutions for homeowners is a critical component in the sustainability of the building industry”.

The NextGen Home includes Mitten’s new and improved insulated siding line, Insulplank II. Featured on the NextGen Home in one of Mitten’s top selling Standard colors, Stratus, Insulplank II provides homeowners with added insulation; increasing efficiency while decreasing exterior environmental noise. With an R-Value of 2.44, as well as the 2013 launch of 5 new Designer colors, 5 Premium colors and 10 top selling Standard colors, Insulplank II provides the ultimate in protection and styling.

Also featured on the NextGen Home, Mitten’s premium, Sentry Board and Batten, vertical siding. Board and Batten’s traditional styling is a perfect accent panel for gables but also works well for an entire home. The NextGen Home showcases Mitten’s Color of the Year, Rockaway Grey. Popularity of Mitten’s Sentry Board and Batten line has resulted in the expansion of the color offering to include all 34 Mitten colors.

With the recent addition of 5 new bold Designer colors; Eggplant, Olive Green, Burnt Orange, Amber and Coffee Bean Mitten’s Sentry Board and Batten is sure to attract attention at the 2013 IBS Show.

Please visit the new Mitten website, mittenbp.com, for additional information; and while

you are there, check out our EnvisionIt software and try these products on your own home!

About Mitten

For over 50 years, Mitten has been an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing premium vinyl siding and accessories. Today, Mitten boasts an extensive international distribution portfolio of superior products including replica-stone, architectural accents, windows, doors and other exterior products. Mitten has a solid reputation for quality products and their dedication to service.

In addition to 20 distribution locations across Canada, Mittens' reach also includes over 200 distributors in the United States as well as Russia, France, Turkey, Korea, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Romania, Ukraine, Finland and Bulgaria.

Visit mittenbp.com for more information or to find a Distributor in your area.

Contact:

Jenny Ball, Marketing Manager

jball@mittenbp.com

519.805.4778