US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE), Awards Shwinco Industries of Panama City, FL Energy Star Qualification

Panama City, Florida September 3, 2004 - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in cooperation with the US Department of Energy (DOE) has qualified Shwinco Industries to utilize the ENERGY STAR label on its products.

Established in 1992, ENERGY STAR is a dynamic government/industry partnership that offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while protecting the environment for future generations. According to the Energy Star website (www.energystar.gov), "ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors, and skylights (like those manufactured by Shwinco Industries) save you energy and money, increase the comfort of your home, and protect your valuable possessions from sun damage. They are also better for the environment because lowering your energy use means less air pollution from power plants."

Awarded this coveted achievement, the Lynn Haven, FL manufacturer has reached a pivotal industry milestone. Every ENERGY STAR qualified window, door, and skylight is independently certified to perform at levels that meet or exceed strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy. "The ENERGY STAR label is a major achievement for us", said Shwinco Pres/CEO Craig Shipp Sr., "Built on the coast, for the coast, we always knew our windows were energy efficient, but now we have the added notoriety of this prestigious Government agency's seal of approval." This qualification takes the rapidly growing company into a new phase where it is primed to expand outside its current area of influence into new markets along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

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