Milgard Receives National Energy Saver Award

U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes Milgard's Sustainability Achievements

TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Milgard Windows & Doors, a leading
manufacturer of premium fiberglass and vinyl windows and patio doors, received
the 2009 Energy Saver award presented by the U.S. Department of Energy
(D.O.E.) for its efficiency improvements and energy savings at its Tacoma,
Wash. vinyl extrusion plant. Awarded to only 95 organizations this year, the
award is part of the Save Energy Now program that honors companies that have
achieved more than 7.5% total energy savings compared to the prior year.

"This award is a great surprise for Milgard. We're the only window
manufacturer awarded this honor in 2009 and we're very proud of our vinyl
plant and all our associates who made this award a reality," said Matt
Attebery, General Manager of Milgard's vinyl extrusion plant in Tacoma. "We
didn't start this project with any award in mind. We were looking at
efficiency measures as a way to achieve a positive effect on the environment
and our bottom line."

The annual awards are presented by the D.O.E. to individual plants and
companies for actively pursuing energy-saving opportunities identified through
a Save Energy Now energy assessment. By implementing assessment
recommendations over the last year, these manufacturers have achieved more
than $47 million in total cost savings and 6.2 trillion BTU in total energy
savings.

The Save Energy Now assessment followed Milgard's own Process EcoValuation(SM)
event, a program based on lean manufacturing principles developed by its
parent company, Masco. Together with an energy audit conducted by students
from the University of Washington, significant opportunities for reduced
material waste and energy reductions were revealed.

The company's participation in the Process EcoValuation program focused on
uncovering different types of energy and resource savings with the goal to
improve operations, reduce costs and continue the continuous cycle of
incremental change throughout Milgard's organization.

"We were able to implement a wide variety of the recommendations we received,
from improving insulation in critical areas to identifying hidden energy waste
from motors larger than necessary for the functions they serve," said
Attebery. "We're always interested in finding new ways to be as
environmentally conscious as possible and improve operations. Sustainability
is just good for business."

Milgard's vinyl extrusion plant is one of the largest producers of vinyl
lineals for the fenestration industry on the west coast, supplying the
organization's window manufacturing processes across the U.S. Efficiency
gains realized in the Tacoma plant are making a positive effect throughout
Milgard's operations nationwide.

About Milgard Windows & Doors
Milgard Windows & Doors, a Masco company based in Tacoma, Wash., offers a full
line of aluminum, vinyl and fiberglass windows, and patio doors for builders,
dealers and homeowners. The company has been recognized for manufacturing the
nation's highest quality vinyl windows six times in a yearly survey sponsored
by Hanley-Wood Inc., publishers of Builder magazine. Milgard employs
approximately 3,500 people nationwide. For more information, visit
www.milgard.com or call 1.800.MILGARD.

About Masco Corporation
Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) is one of the
world's largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and
family. Masco is also a leading provider of services that include the
installation of insulation and other building products. For more information,
visit www.masco.com or call 313-274-7400.

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