Who is NexGen?

Issue 1 www.nexgenbuildingsupply.com Summer 2007

C u s t o m e r ConnectionNexGenNexGen

Established in 1920, the Hoge-Warren-Zimmermann Company (HWZ) began asa specialty subcontractor installing gypsumroof decks, a novel new fireproof methodof building a roofing substrate. E. ClydeHoge was co-founder and patent holderof this novel new method of construction.

Use of the gypsum roof deck grew steadilyduring the 1930s and 1940s, and the1950s was marked by much innovation bythe company’s design engineers who wereon the cutting edge in new development.

In the following years, strategic acquisitionsmade the company even stronger. Theacquisition of Busse Acoustical in 1968eventually resulted in our Central AcousticalSupply House (C.A.S.H.) distribution division. Although C.A.S.H.’s initial focuswas on the acoustical market, productlines were broadened to include drywalland related products, insulations, EIFSsystems and specialty products.

During the 1990s we enhanced our distribution business with strategic acquisitions that expanded our marketingarea and product lines.

• 1996: A&I Supply of Warrenville, Ill. • 1997: E.F. Wood Company of Chicago

and Western Supply of Warrenville, Ill. • 2000: Evansville Drywall Supply of

Evansville, Ind., and Owensboro, Ky. • 2001: Drywall and Building Supply

of Kentucky• 2005: United Building Supply in

Cincinnati, Ohio• 2006: Mid-America Supply

in Merrillville, Ind.

In 2005, NexGen Enterprises,Inc., was established as thenew parent company.With 16 branchlocations in theMidwest, NexGenEnterprises enjoys

success as one of the largest interiorbuilding products distributors in its mar-kets. Following the seamless re-branding ofour Ohio operations, it was decided in2006 to re-brand all our operations, asNexGen Building Supply.

As we move forward, we are still dedicatedto delivering the highest level of serviceto our customers. We encourage allNexGen employees to share superiorproduct knowledge, a positive professional

attitude, and a safety orientedwork ethic.

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We want to bring you up to date on thecurrent and future status of moisture-resistant drywall, sometimes referred to as MR Board, WR Board or Green Board.

In 2006, the International Code Council(ICC) voted to disallow the use of GreenBoard as a tile backer product in wetareas including showers and baths.However, the product is still allowed as a tile backer in non-wet areas such asbacksplashes.

Meanwhile, in response to mold andmildew issues affecting gypsum wallboard, the gypsum wallboard manufacturers have introduced newproducts meant to combat moisture,mold and mildew. They not only protect against incidental moisture, butalso provide protection against mold andmildew. These new products include XPproducts from National Gypsum andMold Tough products from USG.

The new mold- and mildew-resistantproducts can be used as a tile backer the same as Green Board under the new code, but like Green Board, theycannot be used as a tile backer in wetareas. They can only be used as a tilebacker in non-wet areas. These newmold- and mildew-resistant productsoffer an improvement over Green Board, and therefore Green Board is no longer needed.

For a tile backer product in tub andshower areas, the building code onlyallows cement board products (i.e.Durock and PermaBase), fiber cementboard (i.e. HardieBacker), glass-matfaced boards (i.e. DensShield), andgypsum fiber panels (i.e. Fiberock).For a tile backer in areas subject toconstant, excessive moisture andhumidity such as gang showers,saunas, steam rooms, and swimmingpools, the only approved products arecement board products (i.e. Durock and PermaBase).

Due to these changes, some manufactur-ers are discontinuing the production ofGreen Board, effective June 15, 2007.NexGen Building Supply will do everythingpossible to keep Green Board productsin stock. However, due to decreased production, availability may be limited.

We suggest contacting your customersand informing them of these changes assoon as possible to minimize problemson jobs. If we can provide any additionalinformation for you or your customers,please don’t hesitate to ask.

Discontinued: Green BoardWho is NexGen? continued

www.nexgenbuildingsupply.com

With our network of strategically locatedfacilities and equipment, you can count onprompt, professional service. NexGen offersa full inventory of building products andunique programs thanks to partnershipswith select, quality manufacturers.

We are truly invested in the success ofour customers. We get our job done, soyou can do yours!

16 Branch Locations to Serve You

Illinois• Lombard

(630) 629-3356• Schaumburg

(847) 303-9800• Tinley Park

(708) 895-4194• Warrenville

(630) 393-1901

Indiana• Evansville

(812) 476-2757• Merrillville

(219) 947-445-5

Kentucky• Bowling Green

(270) 846-2556 • Florence

(859) 525-9411• Lexington

(859) 231-6150• Louisville

(502) 368-2556• Owensboro

(270) 683-6677

Ohio• Cincinnati

Downtown(513) 723-1150

• Cincinnati Tri-county(513) 671-9800

• Dayton(937) 223-0737

Wisconsin• Appleton

(920) 739-3900 • Milwaukee

(414) 774-4100

At NexGen Building Supply we are vested in your success. We continuallyupdate and maintain our facilities andequipment so that we can get you whatyou need, where you need it, when youneed it. Whether it is boom truck deliveryor providing the latest technical support,we are there when you need us.

When sound transmission is a concernfor multi-unit or multi-use buildings, youneed a high-quality acoustical drywall.For use as single-layer application or as acomponent of multi-layered wall assemblies,Gold Bond® BRAND SoundBreak™Gypsum Board is your silent solution.

According to National Gypsum, manufacturers of SoundBreak GypsumBoard, acousticallyenhanced gypsum boardis used in the constructionof high rated STC wallassemblies. This 5/8" thickgypsum board consists of a layer of viscoelasticdamping polymer sandwiched between twopieces of enhanced highdensity mold resistant gypsum board, providingconstrained layer damping.

At NexGen, we recommendSoundBreak GypsumBoard because it offers superior sounddamping in a cost efficient material thatis easily finished and decorated in thesame manner as regular gypsum board.In addition, all SoundBreak GypsumBoard designs were tested by an independent third-party acoustical laboratory using the full scale ASTM E90 test procedure.

Other product benefits include: • GridMarX® guide marks printed on the

paper surface for speedy installation.

But, we don’t stop there. We stronglybelieve that your success is our success.Therefore, we are very interested inexploring other ways to serve you better.Some of the areas that we are looking intoinclude, but are not limited to: hands-onproduct training; safety programdevelopment and training; project estimating

and financial management seminars.

If you are interested in any of these services or any other service that we mightbe able to provide, please contact yourRegional Sales Manager. We are anxiousto help you in any way we can. We lookforward to being a partner in your success.

• Reliable and less complicated installation than alternative methodsrequiring clips and/or channels.

• Easy to trim by scoring deeply from both sides of the board before

snapping, or with the use of a hand or power saw.

• Wall partitions with high-rated STC values that are thinner than traditionallybuilt high-rated STC wall partitions, providing increased useable floor space.

• Can be used as an additional layer on one or both sides of fire-rated wall assemblies (i.e., U300, U400 and V400series designs). SoundBreak Gypsum Board cannot be used as a substitute

for 5/8" Type X gypsum board in a fire-rated assembly.

• Provides extra protection against mold and mildew compared to standard wallboard products.

For more information on SoundBreak GypsumBoard, please visit www.nationalgypsum.com.

At Your Service

New Products: Quiet Time

Pendants, arches and spheres, oh my!With some creative Dryvit® and foamapplications, NexGen is making moviemagic in Rosemont, Ill.

Muvico Entertainment, LLC's WorldPremier Movie Experience is currentlyunder construction about 15 miles outside of downtown Chicago. The 18-theater complex is bringing back oldHollywood style to make a night at themovies a full entertainment experienceonce again.

Muvico, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,currently operates 13 theaters with 242screens in Florida, Maryland andTennessee. The complex aims to pleasewith stadium seating, state-of-the-artpresentation technology, expanded concession menus, VIP areas with bars

and restaurants, large game arcades,child-care facilities, valet parking,assigned seating and online ticketing.

NexGen is the Dryvit supplier for the project, as well as atechnical consultant to thesubcontractor and the generalcontractor. “It’s a fun projectto work on because it’s nottruly planned out,” said JohnMandigo, business manager,plaster/EIFS division ofNexGen Building Supply inSchaumburg, Ill. “We havebeen developing detailedshapes and pieces as we go.It’s a cement building, butwe are doing very elaborateaccents such as pendants, arches, porticosand spheres. We’re creating an old

Hollywood experience — it’s not yourusual project.”

The Muvico Rosemont 18 is set to openin September 2007.

Project Profile: Muvico

NexGen is helping “set the stage” at the OldHollywood-themed Muvico movie theater complexin Rosemont, Ill.

Customer:LIPPS & SON www.lippsandson.com

Source:Chuck Lipps, MajorityOwner

What is your line of business?Commercial general contractor servingthe Midwest, and now Hawaii.

What is your company history?My parents and I started the company in 1981. My father retired in 1993 due to health problems. My mother continuesto work for the company in a part-timecapacity. Last year we celebrated our25th anniversary with the inclusion ofthree longtime employees as minorityowners and expansion to Hawaii.

Who are your top clients?Federated Department Stores, Macy'sDepartment Stores, Meyer Tool.

How many employees do you have?The employee count is continually changingbased on work volume, but the basecrew for the Midwest is around 15, andwe have employed as many as 93 people.

How long have you worked with NexGen?Since the late 1970s when they wereC.A.S.H. (Central Acoustical Supply House)and United Building Supply.

What do you rely on NexGen for?Commercial interior products such asdrywall, metal studs, insulation, scaffolding,equipment and more recently, tool repair.

What has been your experiencewith NexGen service?We are always satisfied! They haveknowledgeable and friendly people atNexGen. We have used other suppliers(especially for out of town projects), buthave always had great success withNexGen and prefer to do business withthem. The merger of C.A.S.H. andUnited is a benefit to us.

What are your future plans for the company?This is an exciting time for our company.We have begun a new marketing campaign to increase our market sharein the Midwest. My new partners areeager to succeed and expand the business. We are working hard to dothat. Expansion to Hawaii providesincredible opportunities too.

Chuck Lipps moved his family to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in July, 2006. Theyrecently built and now occupy their newhome overlooking the Pacific Ocean.Chuck has obtained his Hawaii contractorslicense and recently opened a satelliteoffice in Hawaii. He returns to the statesevery few months to meet with his partnersand customers. Chuck plans to remain inHawaii and enjoy his favorite hobbies:fishing, scuba diving and playing the guitar.Good luck, Chuck!

Let Us Hear From You!

What do you think of the first issue of theNexGen Customer Connection newsletter?We value your feedback. If you have comments, questions or suggestions, pleasecontact your Regional Sales Manager.

Chicago Region: John Gibbons Phone: 847-303-9800

Kentucky Region: Rich Hinckley 859-455-7103

Indiana Region: Tod Henderson 812-476-2074

Ohio Region: Mark Friedenmaker 513-357-4489

Wisconsin Region: Ken Dickert 414-774-4100

Customer Q&A

NexGenAt Home

One for the TeamNexGen is proud to sponsor the Continental LittleLeague in Elgin, Ill., this summer. Spencer, age 10,and Owen, age 4, are glad their daddy’s company(Kevin Weith) is supporting local community sports.

Welcome to the first issue of the NexGen Customer Connection!

This is our chance to reach out to you, our valued customers. The NexGen Customer Connection will be published quarterly to share the latest developments in the building supply industry.

In this issue…

• Who is NexGen?• New Products: Quiet Time• Discontinued: Green Board• Project Profile: Muvico• Customer Profile: Lipps & Son

Let Us Hear From You! We value customer feedback. If you have comments, questions or suggestions regarding our newsletter, please contact your Regional Sales Manager (contact information inside).