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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Fiberon Partners With ‘Military Makeover' to Honor Air Force Veteran With Donated Deck
MAUMEE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiberon Decking recently joined forces with the television program 'Military Makeover with Montel®' to build a deluxe deck for a military veteran. The company donated the materials for a 200-square-foot composite deck, creating an outdoor oasis for 20-year Air Force veteran Matt Kosto. 'Matt served multiple deployments with the military, and we wanted to show our appreciation for his service and honor those who make the sacrifice to serve their country,' said Kate Haws, director, brand communications. Share 'Matt served multiple deployments with the military, and we wanted to show our appreciation for his service and honor those who make the sacrifice to serve their country,' said Kate Haws, director, brand communications. 'Matt loves spending time outdoors with his family, so giving him a revamped, low-maintenance space to do that is our small way of giving back.' The new deck features Fiberon's Good Life composite decking, perfect for creating a casual outdoor living space with an authentic wood look. Built in the color Bungalow from the Good Life Escapes collection, the deck resembles exotic hardwood in a deep, rich brown. Crucial for Kosto's Arizona-based home, the Good Life collection is Class B fire-rated, meaning it is designed to slow the spread of flames, provides an added layer of protection to the property and offers greater peace of mind. Good Life is made with 94% recycled material, combining recycled wood with the long-lasting resilience of recycled plastic. Its durable composite core resists splintering, rotting, cracking, insects and decay, and a three-sided cap layer helps resist staining and fading. The decking is backed by a 30-year performance, stain and fade warranty. As part of the project, Fiberon also provided its CountrySide railing in brown to enclose the deck. CountrySide railing strikes an ideal balance between beauty and strength, featuring an understated satin finish and clever sub-rail reinforcement. Round, matte black aluminum balusters finish the look with a unique contrast. Led by talk show legend, military advocate and veteran Montel Williams, 'Military Makeover with Montel®' enlists conscientious designers, contractors, landscapers and other home improvement professionals to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The episode featuring Fiberon's deck for Kosto will air Friday, June 6 on Lifetime TV and American Forces Network. To learn more about Fiberon's full portfolio of decking solutions, visit About Fiberon Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all designed to respect nature while outperforming it. Fiberon is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN). Learn more at About Fortune Brands Innovations Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN), headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. The Company's growing portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, Emtek, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, Yale residential and August. To learn more about FBIN, its brands and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, visit About Military Makeover with Montel® Military Makeover with Montel®, a BrandStar Original, is America's leading branded reality TV show that offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. A veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, who creatively co-produces the show along with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The cast includes co-hosts Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand. This special series enlists caring companies of all sizes as well as non-profits and the local community. Military Makeover airs on Lifetime® and on the American Forces Network which serves American servicemen and women, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians and their families stationed at bases overseas, as well as U.S. Navy ships at sea. Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover. Join us as our makeover team engages to change the living situation – and the lives – of these deserving families.
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Fiberon composite decking earns Green GOOD DESIGN® Award
MAUMEE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Demonstrative of the company's commitment to sustainable manufacturing and design, Fiberon was recently recognized with a Green GOOD DESIGN® Award for its Astir Collection of Concordia polyethylene (PE) composite decking. 'Since our founding in 1997, we've made a point to create products that customers know are a good choice for their family, their home and the environment,' said Kate Haws, director of brand communications. Share 'It's an honor being recognized with this achievement,' said Kate Haws, director of brand communications. 'Since our founding in 1997, we've made a point to create products that customers know are a good choice for their family, their home and the environment.' Presented annually by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, the Green GOOD DESIGN award program 'identifies and emphasizes the world's most important examples of sustainable design.' Concordia is a premium composite decking line made with 94% recycled material that would otherwise be destined for landfills, incinerators, or oceans. About half of what's in the decking boards comes from recycled wood—sawdust and leftover material that would otherwise be discarded. The other half comes from recycled plastic, including grocery bags and recycled packaging material. Fiberon recycles these woods and plastics at an in-house facility that converts the waste into the materials needed to make new deck boards. The facility prevents more than 70,000 tons of waste from reaching landfills and incinerators annually. By using recycled materials, Fiberon saves more than 1 million trees—or 20,000 acres of healthy forest—from being cut down every year. As many as 2,000 plastic bags can be used in the manufacturing of a single board, averaging 100 million pounds of recycled plastic each year. The company's commitment to sustainability extends beyond the product design. Every Fiberon plant has a water reservoir about the size of a standard swimming pool to collect and reuse water during the manufacturing process. This closed-loop water system saves nearly 3.5 billion gallons of water annually. The Astir Collection is the newest addition to the Concordia portfolio. It features a rustic cathedral grain and three fresh, nature-inspired multi-tonal hues: Prairie Wheat, a light tan reminiscent of lush fields of grain; Mountain Ash, a rich, deep brown inspired by mountain forests; and Seaside Mist, a modern grey with a warm, sandy undertone. To learn more, visit About Fiberon Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all designed to respect nature while outperforming it. Fiberon is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN). Learn more at About Fortune Brands Innovations Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN), headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. The Company's growing portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, Emtek, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, Yale residential and August. To learn more about FBIN, its brands and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, visit
