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Owens Corning Completes Sale of Glass Reinforcements Business to Praana Group
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 01, 2026--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that it has completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business to Praana Group. The transaction strengthens Owens Corning as a focused building products leader in North America and Europe and enhances the company’s capital efficiency.
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