LP Building Solutions rend hommage aux vétérans en faisant don de parements et de moulures LP^® SmartSide^® pour la nouvelle maison sans hypothèque du sergent à la retraite de l’armée américaine Joshua Hargis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2024) – LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is reinforcing its commitment to our nation's veterans through its donation of LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding for the newly constructed, specially adapted, mortgage-free home built for one of our nation's wounded heroes, retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis. A decorated Army Ranger and K9 handler, Sergeant Hargis served four tours in Afghanistan and sustained severe injuries during his final deployment.

LP's contribution highlights the company's longstanding dedication to supporting veterans, aligning with the observance of both Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. This specially adapted home will provide Sergeant Hargis and his family with a comfortable, accessible living space tailored to meet his unique needs as he begins a new chapter in his life. The home was built through the Gary Sinise Foundation's R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

"We are honored to contribute to Sergeant Hargis' new home and support him and his family as they move forward on their next journey," said LP Executive Vice President and General Manager of Siding Jason Ringblom. "Supporting those who have sacrificed for our country is central to our partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation and to LP's broader commitment to veterans. This project holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at LP."

LP will commemorate the home dedication with a ceremony on Nov. 12 for Sergeant Hargis, who was previously honored by LP and the Gary Sinise Foundation at the 2023 Tennessee Titans' Salute to Service game.

Alongside the donation of LP® SmartSide® products, the LP Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit fully funded by LP, provided financial support for the home's construction. In 2022, the LP Foundation named the Gary Sinise Foundation its national nonprofit partner, pledging annual financial support. This year, LP has further solidified the partnership by donating 100 % of the LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding needed for the specially adapted, mortgage-free homes built for these heroes.

“On behalf of our founder Gary Sinise and all of us at the Gary Sinise Foundation, we are incredibly grateful for our partnership with LP and the LP Foundation and for their commitment to joining us in honoring our nation's veterans, including incredible heroes like Sergeant Hargis, who put their lives on the line every day defending our freedoms and our country,” said Gary Sinise Foundation Executive Vice President Jim Ravella.

LP's commitment to veterans extends beyond charitable contributions. Through initiatives such as its sponsorship of the Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America program, RecruitMilitary and Mission StartPoint (founded by LP team member Joe Buhajla), LP actively fosters support for veterans and active-duty military personnel within its workforce. This dedication was recognized earlier this year when LP and LP Watkins Plant Manager Bob Simpson received the prestigious Above and Beyond Award from the Department of Defense's Office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The award, for which LP and Simpson were nominated by LP team member and Minnesota National Guard member Ross Ruder, highlights LP's dedication to creating a veteran-friendly workplace.

For more information about LP Building Solutions, its products and its ongoing initiatives to support veterans, visit www.LPCorp.com.

À propos de LP Building Solutions

En tant que leader des solutions de construction de haute performance, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE : LPX) fabrique des produits de construction en bois d'ingénierie qui répondent aux exigences des constructeurs, des rénovateurs et des propriétaires dans le monde entier. LP's extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and oriented strand board (OSB). Outre les solutions de produits, LP offre un service à la clientèle et des garanties à la pointe du secteur. Depuis sa création en 1972, LP construit un monde meilleur (Building a Better World^™) en aidant ses clients à construire de belles maisons durables, tandis que les actionnaires créent une valeur durable. Basée à Nashville, dans le Tennessee, LP exploite 22 usines aux États-Unis, au Canada, au Chili et au Brésil. Pour plus d’informations, visitez LPCorp.com.

À propos de la Fondation Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise est un acteur et humanitaire primé, surtout connu pour ses rôles dans CSI:NY, Apollo 13 et sa performance nominée aux Oscars dans le film Forrest Gump dans le rôle du lieutenant Dan Taylor, vétéran blessé du Vietnam. Défenseur des soldats de notre nation depuis les années 1980, après le 11/9, Sinise a commencé une croisade inlassable pour soutenir l’armée américaine et les premiers intervenants dans le monde entier avec des tournées de poignées de main et des concerts avec son groupe, le Lt. Dan Band. En 2011, il a créé la Fondation Gary Sinise dans le prolongement de ces efforts. Aujourd’hui, la Fondation construit des maisons sur mesure pour les héros gravement blessés, honore et soutient les familles de nos soldats tombés au combat, fournit des équipements essentiels et une formation aux premiers intervenants, améliore le bien-être mental de nos défenseurs, et bien plus encore. For more information and to support, visit GarySiniseFoundation.org.