Securock® ExoAir® 430 System Wins Silver Award for Improving Energy Efficiency of Buildings

Chicago, IL (Aug 17, 2016) - USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), a world leader in building materials and technologies, has been named a 2016 Silver award winner by the internationally renowned Edison Awards™ for its Securock® ExoAir® 430 System. The distinguished awards, inspired by Thomas Edison's spirit of ingenuity, recognized USG in the category of Energy & Sustainability-Building Construction & Lighting Innovations. USG was honored for its collaboration with Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing in which they created the first of its kind barrier panel technology.

USG's Securock® Glass-Mat Sheathing was combined with Tremco's fluid applied air/water barrier membrane, creating an effective barrier panel system that improves the energy efficiency of buildings. In addition, this system protects structures from air, water and vapor, which reduces heating and cooling costs for occupants and reduces environmental footprint by minimizing worksite waste.

'It's a true honor that our collaboration with Tremco was acknowledged by the 2016 Edison Awards, and we are thrilled that we were able to work together on the development of this Securock® ExoAir® 430 System,' said Dr. Srinivas Veeramasuneni, vice president, Corporate Innovation Center at USG. 'Innovation is at the core of everything we do at USG, and we're committed to developing groundbreaking solutions to do things better, smarter and faster for our customers.'

USG and Tremco began work together more than four years ago to create the Securock® ExoAir® 430 System, and this relationship demonstrates USG's commitment to working hand-in-hand with partners to develop products and technologies for customer success.

Kurt Peterson, director of new product development and building science at USG, accepted the award on USG's behalf on April 21, 2016, at the 29th annual Edison Awards™ ceremony in New York City.

Since 1987, the Edison Awards™ have recognized some of the most innovative products, services, and business leaders in the world. Each year, a panel of 3,000 of the world's top business executives, academics and innovation professionals review thousands of nominations to recognize organizations leading their industries into new territories.

About USG Corporation
USG Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high-performance building systems through its United States Gypsum Company, USG Interiors, LLC, and L&W Supply Corporation subsidiaries and its USG Boral Building Products joint venture. Headquartered in Chicago, USG worldwide operations serve the commercial, residential, and repair and remodel construction markets, enabling our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. USG wall, ceiling, exterior sheathing, flooring underlayment and roofing systems provide leading-edge building solutions, while L&W Supply branch locations efficiently stock and deliver building materials throughout the United States. USG Boral Building Products is a leading plasterboard & ceilings joint venture across Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East. USG and its subsidiaries are proud sponsors of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams and the Canadian Olympic team. For additional information, visit usg.com.

About Tremco Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing is a leading supplier of integrated building envelope solutions for the commercial construction industry. Product lines include high-performance silicone and urethane joint sealants, waterproofing membranes, drainage protection, air barrier systems, engineered transition assemblies, deck coatings, a full line of passive fire protection products and systems, and a comprehensive line of glazing systems including silicone sealants, tapes, gaskets, and setting blocks. With experienced sales representatives in every major market throughout North America, Tremco is positioned to provide assistance for specification development, application-specific product development, problem-solving and assistance on-site. For more information about Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and its product lines, go to www.tremcosealants.com.

About Edison Awards The Edison Awards is a program conducted by Edison Universe, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to fostering future innovators. For more information about the Edison Awards, Edison Universe and a list of past winners, visit www.edisonawards.com.

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