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PRESS
RELEASE # 74
(Released
Via Business
Wire:)
June 10, 2009Flame Seal’s President addresses ICC Council regarding
SPF codes at ICC Hearings June 2-4, with strong response from attendees. New test for coatings passed with unanimous
ICC vote.
CURRENT NEWS ITEM:
Michael Kiser, Flame Seal’s President, addressed the
ICC Council on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama at
the ICC Codes Hearings. Mr. Kiser
discussed the need for clarification of the codes with regard to Thermal
Barriers, to help industry more clearly understand Flame Seal’s coatings and
certifications as they relate to the building codes, and to change ambiguous
wording in the codes that are allowing lesser, uncertified products to use the
confusion to convince customers and officials that their products are qualified,
even though Flame Seal’s product is the first and only product to pass all
tests and receive fully accredited certifications for this use. Mr. Kiser proposed revised language that will
eliminate the confusion, and make clear distinctions between products that are
truly “certified” and those that are not, so that the marketplace can clearly
understand the qualifications of Flame Seal-TB, making the proper choice of
product easier for customers.
At the conclusion of Mr. Kiser’s presentation, Michael
Beaton (ICC), who is recognized as the top authority regarding this issue,
stated that he had been working with Mr. Kiser on this issue, and, that they
will work to provide needed modifications at the October hearings.
ICC Hearings Report from Mike Kiser:
“Hello shareholders!
I know it’s been awhile, but we have been incredibly busy with the
logistics of what we started with those ICC Certifications, including a great
deal of preparation for this event! I
must tell you these hearings, and the results, are a perfect example of the
kind of work that is in store for yours truly in the coming months, to make
sure our Company does all the right things to maintain its position at the
forefront of this new market, and to make certain everyone in this industry
understands that position."
“This was truly an exciting and important event for
our company in two primary ways".
“First, as just described, I was given a forum to
present Flame Seal’s issues to the industry, and the ICC Council, as this was
the event whereby codes are written or modified by a Hearings Process. Since these hearings were attended by all
major foam manufacturers and many large contractors, I was able to clarify our
position in this market to all players in the industry in a single speech. Further, my work with Michael Beaton and
others at ICC to help clarify codes and understanding of them is now clearly
understood by the industry as well. Mr.
Beaton explaining that he is working with me on this will help the
manufacturers to realize how deeply Flame Seal Products, Inc. is committed to these
processes, as well as to understand our high level of involvement."“Second,
one of the codes was changed regarding test methods for Ignition Barriers. The new codes were very hotly contested and
debated for hours, after which, the Council passed the new test requirement
unanimously. The net result is that
essentially ALL polyurethane foam insulations in attics and crawl spaces will
have to be coated. This is new, and of
major import to us as a coating manufacturer.
It was also confirmed, by virtue of these discussions, that virtually
all interior foamed insulations absolutely must meet the Thermal Barrier
requirement. The message from these
hearings… compliance is not optional any longer. This is why it was such a hotly contested subject."
“When I stepped down after my presentation, I was
immediately met by several foam companies declaring their support for my
effort, and further, they informed me that they were already working with SPI
on incorporating our coating on their foam systems. SPI has since heard from companies that heard me speak at these
hearings, and it is clear that they see the reality of the mandates, and are
dedicated to the effort as well."
“All of this shows that the timing of our
achievements, along with the changes that are occurring right now in this
industry, could not be more perfectly aligned.
When I joined ICC, Craig Keyser also joined ASTM, and we are re-doubling
our efforts to do everything we can to lead the way in these important changes
in the fire safety industry."
“On another note…
I have heard that some of our shareholders have become concerned that
huge sales have not immediately followed the Bayer Certifications, but everyone
must understand that our new product and the ICC Certifications we are
obtaining, are making huge changes in a market place, and such things do not
happen over-night."
“These
hearings are a good example of the kind of work that must go into making sure
Flame Seal does this very important work correctly. Since this is an opportunity to solidify our Company in a
leadership role, with regard to very important life and safety issues, we are going
to do everything necessary to remain at the forefront of this tremendous,
emerging market for a very long time.
As the CEO of a much larger company than ours said to me a month ago…
“Mike, looking at Flame Seal’s position in this thing, this kind of opportunity
only comes around once. Do it
right.” I think that says it all. This IS a huge opportunity, Flame Seal’s
holds the only position at this time, and we are going to do this right! These hearings, and the response I received
from everyone who talked to me, proved that we are THE Company everyone is
turning to for answers. Now that we
have cleared up questions about less qualified competitors, a major step has
been taken in the “right” direction."
“One thing in particular struck me after these
hearings were over… Flame Seal is no
secret anywhere in the foam industry.
They all know us and our products very well. Growth will come in good measure as the industry comes to grip
with the fact that they must provide for coatings as an integral part of their
business, and in that prospect lies our overriding mission in this excellent
work. I gladly repeat it here… We will save lives!"
“It just doesn’t get any better than that!”BACKGROUND:
FLAME SEAL PRODUCTS, INC. (FLMP)
became a public company and began trading March 27, 2000 on the OTC (Non-BB
“Pink Sheets”) stock market. Flame Seal Products, Inc. is the Transfer
Agent of record
Michael D. Kiser
President
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