usg corporation nyseusg , a leading building products company, introduces new product packaging designed to make packaging simpler and clearer for users. this follows on the heels of the company&rsquos new brand identity launched last year and leads the charge on compliance with the 2015 osha mandate to standardize global hazardous material warnings which goes into effect on june 1, 2015.usg products will be easier to buy due to common brand families and color schemes that help customers readily identify and select the right product for the job. photo business wirethis press release has an accompanying smart marketing page providing further details about the organization, products and services introduced below. you can access the smart marketing page via the following link httpsmp.businesswire.compagesnewusgpackagingsamegreatusgproducts.beginning in january 2015, customers will see the new packaging on shelves ahead of the june 1, 2015 deadline established by osha&rsquos new global harmonization standard, an amendment to osha&rsquos hazard communication standard. the amendment outlines how hazard classification should be showcased on products, and required elements on product labeling, a uniform format for safety data sheets, and employee training.to comply with the 2015 osha mandate, usg has redesigned all product packaging to include the required elements. while the packaging will appear different, nothing in the product formulations or applications has changed due to the osha mandate and usg&rsquos products will continue to deliver the highest level of quality, backed by unparalleled service and support. the new packaging not only includes the mandated warnings but also simplifies the look making the products easier to identify, thereby facilitating a simpler decisionmaking process.&ldquowe are excited about our new look and corporate brand,&rdquo said linda mcgovern, vice president of marketing usg. &ldquothe goal is not only to connect our products to our corporate image, but also to showcase how to effectively and proactively meet government mandates on packaging.&rdquonew usg packaging highlights includeclarity a uniform layout and presentation of key information makes every package easier for customers to read and identifyconsistency the new package is designed to carry the new corporate brand logo and imagery to connect the company&rsquos products to the company brandconfidence easytounderstand safety information and instructions protects against mishapscompliance all new packaging meets or exceeds government regulations regarding the 2015 global harmonization system ghs standardsto learn more about usg www.usg.com.about usg corporationusg corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of innovative, highperformance building systems through its united states gypsum company, usg interiors, llc and l&w supply corporation subsidiaries and its usg boral building products joint venture. headquartered in chicago, usg worldwide operations serve the commercial, residential, and repair and remodel construction markets, enabling our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. usg wall, ceiling, exterior sheathing, flooring underlayment and roofing systems provide leadingedge building solutions, while l&w supply branch locations efficiently stock and deliver building materials throughout the united states. usg boral building products is a leading plasterboard & ceilings joint venture across asia, australasia, and the middle east. usg and its subsidiaries are proud sponsors of the u.s. olympic and paralympic teams and the canadian olympic team. for additional information, visit www.usg.com. 
