(PRWEB) October 7, 2005 -- Green Roof Blocks (TM), manufacturers of a patent pending self contained green roof system, has expanded its operations to Beijing, China. Kelly Luckett, president of Green Roof Blocks™ hopes that this is just the beginning of the company’s global expansion.
“ We hope that over time can expand to other areas of the globe utilizing the same methods. ”
“We are very pleased with our manufacturing and distribution resources in Beijing,” says Luckett. “We hope that over time can expand to other areas of the globe utilizing the same methods.”
The methods that Luckett refers to involve establishing a solid manufacturing and outside sales force, as well as selecting growers who are able to produce and cultivate the Green Roof Blocks™ growth medium. Green Roof Blocks™ contain a growth composition comprised of drought resistant sedums propagated in a soil specifically engineered for rooftop applications. Several growers were contacted in Beijing and in Southern China in order to establish a network of growers capable of meeting the growing Chinese demand.
“The green roof market in China is one of enormous potential,” says Luckett. “The various provincial governments have mandated green roof usage for new building projects as well as for retrofitting existing buildings.”
In addition to a grower, Green Roof Blocks™ selected a manufacturing facility, sales force and Director of Operations for its Beijing market.
Green Roofs are vegetated roof covers that help to reduce energy consumption and costs, decrease storm water runoff, and preserve the life of roof materials. Green Roof Blocks™ were designed as an affordable and flexible option to installing a green roof which is typically an expensive process. Green Roof Blocksª are self-contained portable units that cover four square feet of roof surface and contain a growth medium with drought resistant plants. In addition to energy and cost savings, Green Roof Blocks™ strive to provide environmental benefits, as well.
Says Luckett, “ Just as in the U.S., the Chinese government encourages private building owners to invest in making China a greener and healthier place to live. As the green (roof) building industry continues to seek a balance between budgetary and environmental priorities, and demand for these products increases, green roofs will continue to gain popularity and we should all breath a little easier.”
Green Roof Blocks™ is a subsidiary of St. Louis Metalworks, with offices located at 11701 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033. The company maintains a web site at, www.greenroofblocks.com and media site at, www.greenroofsmedia.com .
