Johns Manville Recognized as National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes

DENVER – Johns Manville, a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient building and industrial insulation products and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today it is a winner in the 20th annual National Preferred Partner Survey by David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders.

The National Preferred Partners award recognizes field and manufacturing partners that have consistently operated at world-class levels as determined by the home builder’s supplier evaluation platform. This comprehensive process, anchored by the National Preferred Partner Survey, evaluates companies in the areas of quality and customer service.

A total of 122 companies were evaluated this year and 20% achieved the designation of National Preferred Partner.

“We are pleased to build on our record of providing best-in-class service to our partners and customers,” said Tommy Knappich, Vice President and General Manager of Building Insulation at Johns Manville. “Our ongoing relationship with David Weekley Homes is a point of pride.”

John Schiegg, VP of Supply Chain Services for David Weekley Homes, said the National Preferred Partners help create homebuyers’ dream homes.

“Johns Manville continuously goes above and beyond to help us delight our homebuyers,” Schiegg said. “We are proud to recognize JM as a National Preferred Partner.”

About Johns Manville

Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales of $4 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 8,000 people and operates 44 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.

About David Weekley Homes

David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, operates in 19 markets across the United States and is headquartered in Houston. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America’s Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award” and “National Builder of the Year.” Weekley Homes has been recognized 18 times by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 120,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company’s website at www.davidweekleyhomes.com. 

Left to right: John Schiegg, David Weekley Vice President of Supply Chain; Roger Gregg, JM National Accounts Manager; and John Johnson, David Weekley CEO.