NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 5, 2017--
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) announced today its
commitment of $1 million to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief
efforts in Texas, as well as match employee contributions to hurricane
relief.
LP will make a $500,000 donation distributed to non-profit organizations
including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and the United Way of
Greater Houston Relief Fund to help with emergency shelter, food and
relief supplies. In addition, the company will work with appropriate
organizations to donate $500,000 in LP building products for rebuilding
efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
“Our thoughts and concerns are with those impacted by this storm,
including some of our own LP employees,” LP CEO Brad Southern said. “The
devastation to lives and property caused by Hurricane Harvey is
unprecedented and we trust that our contributions will help provide some
measure of immediate relief, as well as assist during the rebuilding
process.”
“Texas is near and dear to our hearts as the state is home to more than
300 LP employees and countless more of our customers and business
partners,” Southern added. “We are working to aid all who may have been
affected by this storm.”
Besides matching employee donations, LP sponsors the LP Cares Fund
through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to aid LP employees
in the United States and Canada affected by natural disasters or other
emergencies.
Headquartered in Nashville, LP operates 23 engineered wood manufacturing
operations (14 in the United States including two in Texas, six in
Canada, two in Chile and one in Brazil) and employs about 4,800 people
worldwide.
About LP
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is a leading manufacturer of
quality engineered wood building materials including OSB, structural
framing products, and exterior siding for use in residential,
industrial and light commercial construction. From manufacturing
facilities in the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil, LP products are sold
to builders and homeowners through building materials distributors and
dealers and retail home centers. Founded in 1973, LP is headquartered in
Nashville, Tennessee and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
LPX. For more information, visit www.lpcorp.com.
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