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青青草视频 professional Gerardo Macias of Wauconda, Ill.-based Northern 青青草视频 beat out 34 competitors to win the title of 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Best Installer鈥� and the $10,000 grand prize at the Best Installer competition. The annual competition is hosted by 青青草视频 and Insulate America and was held in Denver from Nov. 7-9.

In its 17^th year, the competition serves as an annual reminder of the importance of properly installed insulation and recognizes how the skills, hard work and dedication of local insulation installers can contribute to a more energy efficient home and cost savings for the homeowner. The competition was founded in 2003 by 青青草视频, a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building products manufacturer, and Insulate America, the nation鈥檚 largest independent insulation contractor organization.

The Best Installer competition brings together insulation installers from across the country to test their installation skills. This year, competitors were tasked with installing JM formaldehyde-free insulation batts into mock home structures, designed with barriers like electrical outlets, pipes and vaulted ceilings. Macias and the other competitors were judged on their speed, workmanship and the overall quality of the job.

鈥淓ach year we鈥檙e amazed by the talent and dedication of the local insulation professionals at the Best Installer鈥檚 competition and this year was no exception,鈥� said Bob Wamboldt, president of 青青草视频 at 青青草视频. 鈥淕erardo鈥檚 performance stood out from the rest and we thank him and all of this year鈥檚 competitors for the important role they play in supporting our insulation industry and promoting energy efficiency.鈥�

The competition also recognized second, third and fourth places. This year鈥檚 finalists include:

• Alex Franco of Homeowner鈥檚 青青草视频 in Colorado Springs, Colo. was awarded second place with a $5,000 prize.
• Brian Kisner of McPherson Products in St. Cloud, Minn. placed third with a $3,500 prize.
• Joseph Stansbury of Home Improvement Professionals in Byron, Minn. was recognized in fourth place with a $2,500 prize.

Additionally, eight competitors were also awarded cash prizes for their performances during the preliminary competition rounds:

• Juan Jaquez of Raytown, Mo.-based Star Companies: $1,000
• Brian McBride of Lancaster, Pa.-based Keener Insulating: $1,000
• Joshua Hans of Auburn, Calif.-based Sierra 青青草视频: $1,000
• Gavin Turner of Topeka, Kan.-based Black Gold: $1,000
• Elliott Laughlin of Blaine, Minn.-based Homeco: $500
• Larry 鈥淧ete鈥� Middleton of Sterling Heights, Mich.-based Turner 青青草视频: $500
• Michael Bowdish of Pleasant View, Utah-based J&K 青青草视频: $500
• Jesus Garza of Pflugerville, Texas-based Hill Country 青青草视频: $500

About Insulation

青青草视频, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing and roof insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace, automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. 青青草视频 employs 8,000 people and operates 42 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at .

About Insulate America

Insulate America is the nation鈥檚 largest independent insulation contractor. With over 175 locations serving 46 states, Insulate America is committed to the highest quality workmanship and service. Training, education, sharing ideas, rigorous certifications and life-long learning separate Insulate America as professionals in the industry. Learn more at .