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NorthStar Construction Services Corp. receives 2011 Firestone Master Contractor Award

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, acknowledged local roofing firm, NorthStar Construction Services Corp. with the 2011 Firestone Master Contractor Award. The firm is among 262 renowned commercial roofing contractors to receive the award this year. In addition, the firm has also earned the Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award for its commitment to high-quality commercial roofing system installation. "There are thousands of roofing contractors but only a select few offer building owners and consultants the assurance that they can complete their projects with great skill, exceptional customer service and superior products and solutions," said Ken Weaver, president of Firestone Building Products. "Firestone congratulates NorthStar Construction Services Corp. for its commitment to completing quality installations, especially during this challenging time in the commercial building industry. This firm consistently upholds high commercial building standards which helps set it above the rest and is a well-deserving recipient of the Master Contractor and Inner Circle of Quality Awards." Since 1988, the Master Contractor program has commended exceptional roofing firms for attaining Firestone's high level of criteria, which is based on total square footage installed and outstanding inspection ratings. In addition, the Inner Circle of Quality Award identifies Master Contractors throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico who demonstrate quality execution, unwavering professionalism and a commitment to Firestone's long-established standards for superior roofing installations. About Firestone Building Products Company, LLC Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, modified bitumen, metal roofing systems, polyiso insulation and accessories for the commercial roofing industry. In addition to superior roofing products, Firestone offers installation expertise and product support through roofing solutions and technical services departments, and an international network of roofing contractors, distributors and field sales representatives. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Firestone Building Products is an operating company of Firestone Diversified Products, LLC.
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