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Factory Mutual Research is operating under new names following a corporate reorganization and the alignment of its research division with FM Global’s risk management operations.

Bil-Jax Inc. announced that it received its certification to the ISO 9001-2000 standard.

The W.P. Hickman Co. is partnering with the Industrial Extension Service of N.C. State University to implement a manufacturing system known as Lean.

Paragon Roofing Technology, Shelby Township, Mich., announced that it has merged with R.L. Seiler & Associates LLC, Doylestown, Ohio.

Georgia Pacific Corp., Atlanta, announced that its board of directors unanimously approved separating the company into two publicly traded companies – a consumer products and packaging company, and a building products and distribution company.

SPRI has developed a comprehensive, day-long program on factors to consider regarding the wind resistance of low-slope roofing systems.

J&B Construction Co. has begun construction of a $235,000 facility.

For the sixth consecutive year, RoofMart International Inc., Chapman, Kan., has been named to Deloitte & Touche’s “Technology Fast 50” program for the Kansas/Western Missouri region.

Firestone Building Products Co. recently donated $10,000 to the scholarship program of the National Roofing Foundation.

Just over a year ago, the State of New York contracted with the International Conference of Building Officials to publish and distribute the new building, fire prevention and energy codes, which will be able to be used for building construction projects beginning July 2002.