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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 20, 2014

Atlas Roofing unveiled its corporate website redesign of AtlasRoofing.com on April 28. An improved visual design and upgraded functionality combine to deliver a best-in-class online information and contractor assistance portal. The website redesign continues Atlas Roofing's tradition of delivering a superior customer service experience and implementing technical advancements to better serve their markets.

The new website design offers users an enhanced online experience with efficient navigation, fast access to product information, and technical updates to ensure accessibility for as many visitors as possible. Contractors will have continued access to Atlas' popular selection of apps and online tools:

"Consumers in general rely on the internet as an important buying-decision tool," said Brian Short, Business Unit Manager at Atlas. "The website redesign gives residential contractors an always-accessible resource to assist with marketing, sales and customer service."

Atlas consistently offers residential roofing contractors web-based solutions to augment traditional business development resources. Atlas online tools and apps such as ProAPP, Atlas Docs and the Atlas Signature Select program provides everything a roofing contractor needs to run a professional business. By offering contractors mobile ready solutions, the manufacturer meets the needs of an industry that conducts much of its business in the field.

In accordance with the company's core commitment to customer service, users can continue to complete warranty registrations via the Atlas website at their convenience. Online warranty registration provides a more efficient and documented process that takes less time to complete.

As an information portal, the newly redesigned website offers industry resources and product details. Atlas intends to do more than simply sell or market products, the company wants to assist visitors with increasing their roofing IQ. From common roof problems, to energy conservation, to various building code standards, the site offers a complete roofing library.

About Atlas Roofing Atlas Roofing Corporation is an innovative, customer-oriented manufacturer of residential and commercial building materials. Atlas has grown from a single roofing shingle manufacturing facility in 1982 into an industry leader with 19 plants in North America and worldwide product distribution. For more information, see http://www.atlasroofing.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to stay connected.

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Lanham, MD (PRWEB) May 20, 2014

Thompson Creek Window Company is included in Window & Doors annual list of North Americas largest manufacturers of residential windows, doors and/or skylights for the 5th year in a row. The annual rankings are based on sales volume.

According to Window & Door magazine, The industry is gearing up for market growth as manufacturers expand their workforces and product lines. Twenty-eight percent of this years Top 100 Manufacturers brought on new employees this past year, with nearly a quarter also introducing new products in the last 12 months.

Thompson Creeks field marketing and sales team will grow by as much as 30% this year. These areas will be the companys biggest growth areas in terms of headcount. In 2014, Thompson Creek Window Company will continue to add horsepower primarily in the operation functions to execute their strategic growth plans.

Manufacturing our own windows is a key competitive differentiator for Thompson Creek Window Company. We eliminate the middle-man and deliver value directly to our customers by selling, manufacturing and installing our windows. This national level recognition - for our regional success - is a testament to Thompson Creeks superior products and installation along with the best customer experience in our industry, which we create every day, said Rick Wuest, President and CEO, Thompson Creek Window Company. I am proud of the recognition earned by our top notch team members for the work they do every day to delight our customers and make them house proud.

For a complete list of all winners, visit The Top 100 Manufacturers of 2014.

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The Thompson Creek Window Company is a privately owned and family-operated manufacturer and installer of energy-efficient home improvement replacement products. Founded in 1980, Thompson Creek Window Company began as a manufacturer of energy-efficient, maintenance-free vinyl windows. Since that time, Thompson Creek Window Company has evolved into one of the leading specialty home improvement contracting companies in the nation. The companys product mix includes replacement windows and doors and a clog-free gutter system. Thompson Creek Window Company is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland with an 80,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Landover, Maryland. Thompson Creek employs over 400 people in the Washington D.C. region.

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MATTOON -- The City Council during its meeting Tuesday approved an ordinance that has the potential to save the city more than $200,000.

The council authorized the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds, and Dan Forbes, a representative of Spear Financial, says the sale will begin today.

"The market looks extremely good," Forbes said at the meeting. "Again, people seem to say there is a real supply-demand imbalance right now...Meaning yields are extremely low.

"I expect to have good reception for the issue."

The substitute bond interest rates are anticipated to be about 1.82 to 1.9 percent, Forbes said "which should result in savings to the city in the very high $200,000 range, and we may do even better than that."

Forbes added that Moody's having reaffirmed the city's A1 bond rating should help.

"There has been a tidal wave of downgrades in the bond market of Illinois communities," Forbes said. "Moody's, for whatever reason, is looking very hard at its ratings, and basically downgrading people. The ratings are affirmed; the ratings report, which you may have already seen, talked about prudent financial management (within the city)."

In other business, the council approved the bid specifications for a window replacement project at Mattoon Police Department. The specifications will include different options for the different sides of the building. Police Chief Jeff Branson said they have received different ranges of estimates that leads administration to believe that at the right price they might be able to replace every window this year.

"During one our white-out snows this winter we had a pretty good sized drift on the ledge inside the building," Branson said about the need to replace the windows. Council member Dave Cox said the energy savings will make the project worthwhile to complete as soon as possible.

Gill said previously that the city has budgeted $55,000 for the replacement of the south side windows first, however the bid will request cost estimates for the replacement of the others as well, which would require a budget amendment. However, if the bids come back at a higher cost, the council will hold off and replace the other windows in later years.

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April 2014 courtesy image of a legislative office building proposed to be built just north of the Capitol. It will house members of the Minnesota Senate. (Image courtesy of the State of Minnesota)

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Minnesota Court of Appeals judges ruled Tuesday that a former lawmaker suing to stop a new Senate office building must come up with an $11 million bond if he wants to press his case forward.

A three-judge panel ruled that the surety bond is appropriate to protect the state from losses resulting from potential delays due to the litigation by former Republican Rep. Jim Knoblach of St. Cloud. The state had asked for a higher bond, while Knoblach's attorney has said any guarantee could deter him from continuing the case.

The bond must be posted by next Tuesday. If it is, arguments in the case would be held June 10.

Knoblach said he plans to appeal the decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

"I am not a member of the so-called 1 percent, and I don't have $11 million to post as bond," Knoblach said in a statement.

While the appeals court did allow for the expedited hearing next month, Knoblach said it makes no sense to require him to post an $11 million bond by May 27 to have the hearing "since I can't post such a bond."

The building to be erected across from the Capitol is projected to cost $90 million. Taxpayers would cover all but $13 million. The lawsuit is the last barrier to construction.

In the lawsuit, Knoblach has contended that the way the project was authorized was illegal because it was included in the 2013 tax bill rather than the typical public works package that requires a higher vote threshold to pass. A lower court ruled against him.

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A Des Moines homeowner is struggling with home damage one month after her home caught fire.

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Patty Toth said her neighbor, whose house fire spread to Toths home, didn't have liability insurance. Now Toth must figure out how to fix the damages.

Im a single mom who was laid off a month ago, so I dont have an extra $3,000 lying around to get anything repaired, Toth said. So right now were kind of stuck with a half-burnt house.

The siding on Toths home facing her neighbors house is peeling away and in need of replacement.

Early April 22, Toths neighbors home caught fire and sent three people to the hospital for smoke inhalation and burn treatments. Toth said she was told a lit cigarette on the front porch caused the fire.

Yes, they have a horrible loss and they did spend time in the hospital, and they are a victim of negligence of how the fire was caused, Toth said. But were victims also and theres no help out there for the secondary victim.

The fire did not injure Toth or her son. Because her neighbor does not have liability insurance, Toth said she had to go through her own insurance for repairs. She said the company will cover $5,500 worth of damages and will subtract the 2,500 deductible she cannot afford.

Toth said she cannot find a siding company that will make the repairs for $3,000.

I was going to have some friends come out and help re-side everything and tear everything down, she said. And I was told by the bank that I would have to pay out-of-pocket to do that and then get paid back.

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