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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.

TAMKO Donates Roofing and Decking Supplies To Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Donation will be used in the construction of the houses that are a part of the largest project undertaken by the reality show.

JOPLIN, Mo. – October 19, 2011 – TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is donating seven complete asphalt roofing systems and three composite decking packages to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s largest project to date where they will build seven houses in seven days. The build is part of the recovery effort in Joplin after the devastating tornado on May 22.

The weeklong build is an ambitious undertaking but undoubtedly will be one that this community won’t soon forget. Entering its ninth season, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will attract global attention to the city’s rebuilding efforts and to the profound character and resiliency of members of the Joplin community.

TAMKO has been part of the Joplin community for 67 years since it was founded in Joplin in 1944. “We are pleased to make this donation in support of the residents of Joplin and the rebuilding efforts that are taking place,” President David Humphreys said.

TAMKO also recently donated a complete decking system to another Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build that took place in Springfield, Massachusetts in August.

About ABC-TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” now in its 9th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. Episodes currently air Sunday from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., ET on ABC. Beginning October 21, 2011, episodes will air Friday nights from 8:00 – 9:00pm, ET on ABC.

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.