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IN/BOX StormReady Rocks The internationally recognized rock band Linkin Park has become the first band in the United States to receive StormReady Supporter recognition. Officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) presented a letter of recognition and StormReady signs to the band as it began its 2012 world tour. ���The StormReady Suporter program has a long history of recognizing businesses and other stationary entities that promote the key StormReady concepts of severe weather awareness, preparedness and safety,��� said Rick Smith, warning coordination meteorologist for the NWS forecast office in Norman, OK. ���As we��ve seen in the recent past, large venues with thousands of people in attendance are especially vulnerable to severe weather. Linkin Park recognizes this, and has taken extra steps to develop detailed plans to monitor the weather wherever they are and to take protective actions based on specific weather guidance,��� Smith said. The recognition as StormReady Supporter is the result of a close working relationship between the NWS and Norman-based Weather Decision Technologies (WDT). WDT uses a variety of data and information, including NWS watches and warnings, to provide the Linkin Park tour with precision weather forecasts and alerts to help keep everyone associated with the tour safe when storms approach. BlueTarp Financial Joins NLBMDA Manufacturers and Services Council BlueTarp Financial, Inc., Portland, ME, is the newest member of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association��s (NLBMDA) Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC). Council members are established industry leaders who supply products and services to lumber and building material dealers and regional chains across the United States. BlueTarp Financial has been a leading trade credit and marketing services provider for the building supply industry since 1998. Its new eMarketing Services provides customized e-communications to drive increased visits from active and lapsed contractors. These regularly distributed e-mails include direct advertising, exclusive deals and surveys that provide customer insights directly back to dealers. ���We are honored to join the NLBMDA and support the needs of its members. As growth in the building supply industry continues to accelerate, many owners are looking ahead for what investments they can make to strengthen their businesses,��� said Scott Simpson, CEO. PROBLEM: Bad weather, insects, and harsh sun trouble your customers. PERFORMANCE SCREENS TM SOLUTION: StormWatch���s suite of Performance Screens. TM StormWatch, Inc. manufactures hurricane, insect and shade screens, in single and dual screen units for maximum versatility. Components are available in bulk to fabricators or purchase ready to install. Industry Exclusive TM Storm+ Contact us for dealer opportunities Patents Pending (904) 437-5168 www.stormwatchinfo.com 8 STORM & SECURITY PROTECTION / IBS PREVIEW 2013 Storm Shade/Insect -Free sales leads -Exclusive product line -Protected territories available -Free delivery available Product Approval No. FL8637