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changes to the ROCKWOOL Territory household appliances and recessed
lighting.
rockwool team ontario Manager • Increasing the visibility of ENERGY STAR
SW Ontario, Niagara
Trudy Puls certified products by displaying them on
Trudy.puls@ several mediums along with additional
rockwool.com content on energy benefits.
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“Helping our customers reduce the
environmental footprint of their projects is
ROCKWOOL Ontario is pleased to introduce one of our sustainability pillars and ENERGY
you to the Building Insulation Ontario Sales STAR certified products are an integral part
Team. ROCKWOOL Ontario provides a ROCKWOOL Sales of that,” explained Mélanie Lussier, Senior
consistent level of support in all regions. We Representative Director, Communications, Public Affairs
engage with general contractors, builders, Ottawa and and Sustainable Development at RONA inc.
installers, building officials and distribution Surrounding area “We are honoured to receive this distinction
channels and support projects to achieve a Alexandre Laflamme that recognizes the hard work of our
high level of performance in construction. Alexandre. merchandising and sustainable development
Not all building materials are created lafamme@rockwool. teams who make every effort to offer a great
equal. Ours are created by nature. com selection of eco-responsible products to our
At ROCKWOOL we transform volcanic rock 1-514-212-8545 customers.”
into stone wool; non combustible, sound “Congratulations to RONA inc. on winning
absorbent, moisture resistant, breathable a 2023 ENERGY STAR Canada award,” said the
and circular. These are the natural properties Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of
found in all ROCKWOOL stone wool Energy and Natural Resources. “Your efforts
insulation products. We are looking forward are driving innovation in energy efficiency,
to supporting your company, staff and rona receives fourth helping Canadians to save money on energy
customers. energy star@ award bills and contributing to the fight against
climate change. The Government of Canada
ROCKWOOL Ontario is pleased to support energy efficiency
Regional Manger solutions as we advance to a sustainable and
Emma Culbert prosperous future.”
Emma.culbert@ To learn more about RONA’s sustainability
rockwool.com initiatives, visit www.ronainc.ca
1-289-971-5985
About RONA inc.
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home
improvement retailers operating or servicing improvement retailers and is headquartered in
some 425 corporate and affiliated stores Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network
under different banners, is proud to receive operates or services some 425 corporate
a Special Recognition ENERGY STAR Canada
ROCKWOOL Territory Award. This is the fourth ENERGY STAR award and affiliated dealer stores under the Lowe’s,
Manager received by RONA. RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber
GTA, North and East This award acknowledges RONA’s banners. With a long and rich history, RONA
Kjerstin Skilbeck commitment to offering Canadians a wide inc. has supported Canadians in their home
Kjerstin.skilbeck@ selection of certified energy-efficient improvement and construction projects since
rockwool.com products and technologies. Some of the 1939. To achieve this, the company relies
1-289-260-9477 highlights that contributed to RONA receiving on a team of 22,000 employees, to whom it
strives to provide an inclusive workplace where
this award include: everyone is invited to contribute. RONA inc. is
• An increased participation in the one of the Montréal region’s Top Employers
Canadian Greener Homes Grant through since 2021. As a result of its ongoing efforts
the promotion of eligible ENERGY STAR in sustainable development, the company
certified products. was awarded the Stratégie de développement
• Having trained more than 10,000 store durable Mercure in 2022 and is recognized as
employees on environmentally responsible one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn
products, including the benefits of the more about the company, visit the website
ENERGY STAR certification. www.ronainc.ca.
• Promoting mostly ENERGY STAR certified
products in key categories such as

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