Media Contact: Kim Wasikowski

Phone: 716-775-3900 ext. 243

E-mail: Kimberly.m.wasikowski@saint-gobain.com

Date: November 21, 2008

For Immediate Release

Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Introduces

New FibaTape^® Wall & Ceiling Repair Patches

(Grand Island, NY) – The world’s first and leading fiberglass mesh drywall tape brand, FibaTape^®, introduces their new and improved line of Wall & Ceiling Repair Patches.  The new style of patch incorporates the thinness of FibaTape^® Perfect Finish^™ mesh with a new expanded aluminum plate. The mesh portion of the patch is thinner than the mesh on standard patches making it much easier to use and sand to a flat finish while the new design of the expanded aluminum allows compound to be pushed through more easily. The combination of these two enhancements significantly improved the strength and durability of repairs.

The benefits of using the new FibaTape^® Wall & Ceiling Repair Patches include:

• 20% thinner – Thinner profile is easier to feather and sand, letting you create a smooth, paintable finish with less effort

• 15% more fiberglass provides strength for a repair that resists cracking

• Expandable aluminum patch allows compound to be pushed through for a strong bond that won’t rust

• Ideal for ceiling repairs where extra strength is needed to hold the joint compound and prevent sagging.

• Less compound and sanding required means a quicker repair for professionals and DIYers alike.

• Self-Adhesive

• Mold and mildew resistant

FibaTape^® wall & ceiling repair patches are available in 4” x 4”, 6” x 6”, 8”x8” and a multi-pack that contains two 4”x4” patches and one 6”x6” patch. Each patch is packaged in an attractive envelope with full how-to instructions and shipped 24 each per shelf/counter display case. For more information, please contact Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics, 1795 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 – Toll Free: 1-800-762-6694 or visit www.fibatape.com.

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About Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics

Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics is a division of the Saint-Gobain Group which specializes in the design, production and distribution of functional materials for the construction, industrial and consumer markets. The Group is organized into five business sectors: Flat Glass, Packaging, Construction Products, Building Materials Distribution, and High-Performance Materials. Established in more than 55 countries, Saint-Gobain is the market leader in each of its core businesses. In 2007, it achieved more than €43 billion sales with over 200,000 employees.