Oriented strand board (OSB) and lumber will help Missouri town rebuild following devastating twister

FEDERAL WAY, Wash., July 19, 2011 — Building products manufacturer and distributor iLevel by Weyerhaeuser is donating construction materials to help relief efforts in Joplin, Missouri, following the spring tornado that killed more than 150 people. The company is providing a truckload of oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing and a truckload of 2x4 lumber to help repair and rebuild homes and other buildings damaged in the May 21 storm. www.ilevel.com.

"A few days after any tragedy like this, the news crews leave and people outside the area return to their lives, but the hard work of rebuilding continues much longer," said Stewart Lavigne, Manager, OSB Marketing and Sales for iLevel by Weyerhaeuser. "We heard from local officials and building material dealers that construction supplies in the area had been exhausted and there’s still a need for donations and other support. We’re pleased to work with our business associates to help the people in Joplin and throughout Missouri and assist with the city’s recovery."

"I certainly appreciate iLevel by Weyerhaeuser donating these much needed supplies for Joplin’s rebuilding efforts," said Missouri Representative Bill White (R-Joplin). "Although it has been almost two months since the tornado, Joplin has a long way to go in its recovery. Generous donations from companies such as Weyerhaeuser let families who were so tragically affected by the tornado know that others care and want to help."

The donation is being coordinated through iLevel dealer Forest Products Supply Co. in St. Louis and in conjunction with the Mid-America Lumbermens Association (MLA). "We were pleased to be able to get the word out that volunteers needed lumber materials to board-up damaged properties," commented MLA’s Executive Vice President Olivia Holcombe, CAE. "It was inspiring to see the industry’s response and the generous donation by iLevel."

About iLevel by Weyerhaeuser

iLevel by Weyerhaeuser provides the building industry’s most comprehensive and innovative collection of structural framing products, support and software for residential, multi-family and light construction. As an industry leader, iLevel develops solutions to help builders and dealers improve quality and reduce costs. Continuing a legacy based on Weyerhaeuser’s more than 110 years in business and 50 plus years of expertise from Trus Joist®, iLevel manufactures trusted engineered wood products, oriented strand board (OSB), plywood and specialty dimension lumber. All of the products the company produces are SFI® certified. iLevel is also one of the nation’s leading building products distributors, offering a range of construction and finishing materials from other recognized manufacturers. www.ilevel.com.

About Weyerhaeuser

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest forest products companies, began operations in 1900. We grow and harvest trees, build homes and make a range of forest products essential to everyday lives. We manage our timberland on a sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards. At the end of 2010, we employed approximately 14,000 employees in 10 countries. We have customers worldwide and generated $6.6 billion in sales in 2010. Our stock trades on the New York Stock exchange under the symbol WY. Additional information about us is available at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com.

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