ABBEVILLE, SC - Thermaflex is proud to announce that a number of their products have received certification by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS). The CHPS criteria address site and materials selection, energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and provides sustainable policies and innovations that can be adopted by schools and districts. Thermaflex processed seven products - MKC, MKE, GKM, STL, SLP-10, SLD and EverClean - through CHPS and they were found to contribute to CHPS ultimate goal, high performance schools.

The Thermaflex products were accepted because of their GreenGuard Children and Schools Certification, low VOC level and data provided that showed their acoustical benefits. The products also have earned the GreenGuard Microbial certification by resisting and inhibiting the growth of mold and mildew.

CHPS certification can help schools achieve increased energy efficiency and utilities savings, heightened student performance, and improved student, staff and faculty health.

High Performance design is a health and comfort issue. Day lighting has been shown to increase student learning. High indoor air quality is essential for teacher and student health. Good design produces more comfortable environments with proper illumination, air temperature, humidity, and noise reduction. This reduces distractions and creates environments where students can see clearly, hear accurately, and be thermally comfortable.

Currently the following states have adopted the CHPS program: CA, CO, TX, MA - Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC), NY - New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), WA - The Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State and The Northeast - ME, VT, NH, RI & CT - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP).

For more information and to find school districts that have adopted the program, visit http://www.chps.net.

ABBEVILLE, SC - Green Building Pages Raises the Bar with 2008 Sustainability Awards. EverClean is recognized for exemplary performance according to the Green Building Pages Benchmarking Sustainability evaluation criteria in alignment with the ASTM-E2129 Standard Practice for Data Collection for Sustainable Building Products and the Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT) building product consensus standard recognized by the USGBC. EverClean was presented with the Installation, Use and Maintenance Award by achieving total possible credits in this life cycle category. The criteria for this award includes Low Embodied Energy, Non-Toxic Materials, No/Low-VOC's, Energy Efficiency during Installation, Use & Maintenance, and finally, excellent Durability and Performance.

Abbeville, SC (USA) - December 12, 2007 - Thermaflex, a leading flexible duct manufacturer, announces that its Thermaflex Pro Series flexible duct products for commercial HVAC use have earned the stringent new GREENGUARD® Certification for Children and Schools.

The new program, an extension of the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification Program, uses the most rigorous product emissions criteria to date to create a product certification for low-emitting products and materials suitable for use in daycare and school facilities. The program serves to help protect children from exposure to high levels of potentially harmful chemicals released by many products used indoors.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), approximately half of all schools in the U.S. have problems with indoor air quality-with indoor air as much as 100 times more polluted than outside air. Children spend a large amount of their time in the more than 120,000 public and private schools in the country and are more susceptible to pollutants because they breathe in proportionately more air than adults. Indoor pollutants, therefore, can have a much greater effect on children than adults.

"For our children to excel, they must be given the chance to learn and develop properly in classrooms that will not make them sick," said John Weyker, director of Thermaflex's commercial HVAC division. "Thermaflex is dedicated to providing products and materials that will help promote healthy indoor air quality so our children and teachers can thrive in healthy environments."

The GREENGUARD Children and Schools Product Certification Program complies with the State of California's Department of Health Services Standard Practice for testing chemical emissions from building products used in schools. Products earning the certification can be used toward earning credits in the CHPS Best Practices Manual for K-12 schools.

For more information on EverClean and other Thermaflex products, visit www.thermaflex.net.

About Thermaflex: Thermaflex is a global leader in the flexible duct industry for both commercial and residential HVAC applications. Based in Abbeville, SC, Thermaflex continues to lead the way in developing innovative products that meet the market's need, enabling professional to be more productive and profitable. Thermaflex® brand heating, venting and air conditioning ducts have earned the reputation in North America as the industry's premier brand.

Abbeville, SC (USA) - November 05, 2007 - Thermaflex, a leading flexible duct manufacturer, announces that its new EverClean™ residential flexible duct has earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR Partnership.

The Energy Star program, developed in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), helps identify and promote products that are energy efficient. Companies carrying the symbol allow businesses and consumers to save money while also protecting the environment. To be an ENERGY STAR Partner, a company must meet strict energy efficiency guidelines-operating significantly more efficiently than its counterparts while maintaining or improving performance and service.

EverClean is a premium quality, flexible duct for use in home heating and cooling systems. The duct resists mold and mildew growth earning the GREENGUARD® certification, promoting indoor air quality, while an internal lining provides efficient air delivery. The liner and reinforced, metalized vapor barrier work in combination to supply a double air seal, preventing leaks and therefore reducing energy costs while providing constant comfort. Not only does the ENERGY STAR program encourage manufacturers to provide efficient products and services, it also encourages consumers to help protect the environment by choosing quality products that will conserve energy and save money in the long run," said Dave Oehlers of Thermaflex. We are honored that Thermaflex EverClean has been recognized by the ENERGY STAR program, and we will continue to provide reliable products and services to help improve the health of our customers and care for our environment at the same time."

For more information on EverClean and other Thermaflex products, visit www.thermaflex.net.

About Thermaflex: Thermaflex is a global leader in the flexible duct industry for both commercial and residential HVAC applications. Based in Abbeville, SC, Thermaflex continues to lead the way in developing innovative products that meet the market's need, enabling professional to be more productive and profitable. Thermaflex® brand heating, venting and air conditioning ducts have earned the reputation in North America as the industry's premier brand.

Cookeville, TN (USA) - July 24, 2006 - Thermaflex, a flexible duct manufacturer, has opened a new 140,000 square foot manufacturing center in Phoenix, Ariziona. The company's California facility will be phased out in August as equipment and materials are moved into the Phoenix location.

"We are very pleased too have obtained our goal of adding capacity for our West Coast market and customers," states Thermaflex Executive Vice President Pat McCaffrey. "This more modern facility will allow us to operate much more efficiently, while offering shorter lead-times and better overall customer service. And the new facility positions Thermaflex to become a market leader on the West Coast.

Thermaflex also owns and operates a 310,000 square foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Abbeville, South Carolina and another manufacturing facility in Cairo, Georgia.

Dan Kenny, owner of Danko Sales Company, could not be happier about the Thermaflex move. He has been the manufacturer's representative for Thermaflex in Arizona and Las Vegas for 22 years."It is huge," said Kenny. "It is something I have been requesting for many years, and the advantage now is that my customers can have will-call; no more two or three day service, depending on freight companies. Now there is this local manufacturing and distribution facility that I can take care of my customers with. I am very excited about it."

Cookeville, TN (USA) - June 21, 2006 - The Heat Technology Division of Flex Tek- a division of Smiths Group, headquartered in London, England - has promoted Dave Oehlers to the position of Vice President, Sales. Oehlers will lead sales for the Heat Technology Division that comprises Tutco, Thermaflex, AeroSonics, and the recently acquired Farnam.

Oehlers originally joined Smiths Groups SIMS Portex, in Fort Myers, Florida, in 1990, as the Director of Manufacturing, for where he worked for eleven years. He joined Flexible Technologies in 2001 as the Director of California Operations in the Thermaflex Division. At Thermaflex, he was promoted to General Manager in 2002, and most recently to Director of Sales in 2003. In 2004, Oehlers was assigned additional responsibilities for TUTCO sales.

"We are pleased to assign the important new role of Vice President of Sales to Dave Oehlers," states Pat McCaffrey, Executive Vice President. "Dave has demonstrated veritable success in many areas of the company and we are confident that his industry knowledge, expertise and extensive background in our business will fully support our mission to further grow our business."

In his new role, Oehlers' sales responsibilities will include Thermaflex, the leading manufacturer of flexible duct; TUTCO, the world's leading manufacturer of open coiled heating elements for the HVAC and dryer market; AeroSonics, manufacturer of a complete line of sound control products for commercial, institutional and light industrial HVAC systems; and Farnam, innovative engineered custom heating specialist solution provider.

ABBEVILLE, SC - The Thermaflex M-KC flexible duct has been awarded GREENGUARD Certification by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). To earn certification M-KC went through a series of rigorous emissions tests for levels of total particles, formaldehyde, and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Independent testing has also confirmed that M-KC does not support the growth of mold or mildew. M-KC also undergoes quarterly monitoring tests to provide ongoing assurance of low emitting status.

The GREENGUARD Certification Program is the only independent testing program for low-emitting products. It helps builders, architects, interior designers, specifying professionals, and consumers create better indoor environments, by providing a free online guide to scientifically tested low emitting products.

ABBEVILLE, SC - Thermaflex has improved the best-selling commercial flexible duct line in the world with a variety of product enhancements and the industry's longest warranty.

The Thermaflex Pro Series line features six products, three insulated and three non-insulated, that cover virtually all commercial flexible duct applications. Insulated products include M-KC, M-KE, and G-KM, and non-insulated offerings include S-TL, S-LD, and S-LP-10.
Pro Series flexible ducts feature heavier coated wire that won't corrode or weaken, components that are self-extinguishing and won't support flame, and tough vapor barrier construction. All-new insulation provides superior heat transfer properties, along with new IAQ advantages. Thermaflex insulation will not support mold or bacterial growth.

"These are significant improvements to the industry's favorite commercial flexible duct," said James Lollis, Sales Manager for Thermaflex. "We believe we have enhanced our product so that it provides better performance and is easier for contractors to use."

All Pro Series products are backed by an exclusive 10-year Pro Warranty, the longest in the industry. The Pro Warranty covers Pro Series flexible ducts against manufacturing defects, and will pay for product, labor, and materials should a problem ever occur.

To learn more about Thermaflex Pro Series flexible duct, call 1-800-459-4822.

ABBEVILLE, SC - Thermaflex makes choosing flexible duct easier by providing a selection guide for its Pro Series flexible duct line for use in commercial applications.

The guide gives a detailed explanation of flexible duct construction, including wire strength and corrosion resistance, core choices and the benefits of each, insulation performance, and vapor barrier quality.

The guide also showcases Thermaflex's entire Pro Series product line of insulated and non-insulated flexible duct for commercial applications, and explains the details of Thermaflex's exclusive 10-year Pro Warranty, the longest in the industry.

The guide is free by calling 1-800-459-4822.