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NOTE TO EDITORS: The correct capitalization of the company name is TAMKO, due to the fact that it is an acronym. The letters stand for Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma – the company’s original trade area when founded in 1944. TAMKO’s trade area is now all 50 states and a number of foreign countries.

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TAMKO Enters Social Networking With New Twitter Feed

JOPLIN, Mo. – April 5, 2011 – TAMKO Building Products is entering the world of social networking with a Twitter feed. This is the company’s first official use of a social networking site. Those interested can follow TAMKO on Twitter at @TAMKO_News.

In our increasingly fast-paced technological culture, TAMKO believes Twitter is another way to quickly distribute information to customers, suppliers, journalists and employees. TAMKO’s Twitter account will regularly feature company news releases, information about new products, trade show appearances and other news items. Many of TAMKO’s Twitter posts will drive followers to the company’s recently redesigned Web site www.TAMKO.com or a specific corporate contact for more information.

What is Twitter?
Twitter is a “microblogging” service where users send short text messages of 140 characters, called “tweets,” to other Twitter account holders, or “followers,” who want to stay up-to-date on a person or company’s latest activities and announcements. Twitter’s homepage is located at http://twitter.com.

About TAMKO

TAMKO^® Building Products, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest independent manufacturers of residential and commercial roofing products (including Heritage^® Asphalt Shingles and Metalworks^® Steel Shingles), decking and railing products, waterproofing, cements, and coatings. With more than 65 years in the industry, TAMKO’s success is the direct result of teamwork and enduring relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Privately owned, TAMKO is committed to producing top‐quality products with superior product support.