CARMEL, Ind., February 28, 1998 — Benco, L.L.C. of Torrington, CT has been named a recipient of the 1998 Firestone Master Contractor Award. Since 1988, Firestone Building Products Company, Carmel, Ind., has annually presented this prestigious award to the company’s top licensed commercial roofing contractors in its five U.S. sales regions, Canada and Europe.

The 1998 Master Contractor Award was presented to Benco, L.L.C. in recognition of its commitment to providing consistent, quality installations of Firestone Roofing Systems during 1997. Master Contractor award criteria is based on the inspection rating received and total square footage for all warranted Firestone Roofing Systems installed by the contractor.

According to Paul Mineart, president of Firestone Building Products, "Earning Master Contractor distinction is a level of achievement attained by contractors who consistently demonstrate quality workmanship, professionalism, leadership and dedication to customer satisfaction. The Firestone Master Contractor award is recognized throughout the roofing industry as a benchmark of quality craftsmanship, and we are proud to have Benco, L.L.C. as one of our Partners in Quality."

Firestone Building Products Company is a leading manufacturer of single-ply EPDM and Asphalt-based Roofing Systems; a white, hot-air welded, thermoplastic roofing system; polyisocyanurate insulation; and a complete line of installation accessories.