GreenMan to be sole maker of U.S. Century shingles line

LYNFIELD, Mass. (Sept. 6)—GreenMan Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with U.S. Century L.L.C. to be the sole producer of roofing shingles from scrap tires for the San Antonio-based company. U.S. Century's patented FlexShake shingles are stamped from the tread of scrap passenger and light truck tires that are coated and granulated to have a "slate" look. GreenMan initially will make the shingles at its California plant. The firm plans to add shingle lines at other facilities, each generating $1 million in revenue annually, according to Bob Davis, GreenMan president and CEO.