VersaTube(R) Building Systems 'Lends a Hand' to Al Roker's Today Show Charity

VersaTube(R) Building Systems 'Lends a Hand' to Al Roker's Today Show Charity

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- VersaTube(R) Building Systems joined The Today Show last week as a contributor to Al Roker's seventh annual "Lend A Hand Today" program that assists charities in need across the country.

Based in Collierville, Tenn., VersaTube(R), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered galvanized steel tube framing components and building systems, donated a complete all-vertical steel storage garage measuring 20 x 20 x 10 to the Idaho Youth Ranch, one of the "Lend A Hand Today" charities located in Rupert, Idaho.

VersaTube(R) Building Systems answered the call to get involved in the "Lend A Hand Today" program when The Today Show contacted Lowe's, a nationally recognized home improvement retailer that sells VersaTube(R) garages, carports and loafing sheds.

"The Idaho Youth Ranch was in need of a large storage facility to house various items and equipment," said Tim Soder, President, VersaTube(R) Building Systems. "They also needed assistance in erecting and installing the building on site at the ranch."

The donation, including materials, freight and labor, retailed for $8,000. J. Rhode Building Systems, an authorized VersaTube(R) Building Systems dealer based in Caldwell, Idaho, donated the project supervision and labor involved in assembling and installing the steel building.

"The shed will provide many years of good use," said Dustin Larna, operations manager, Idaho Youth Ranch. "I am very impressed with VersaTube(R) as a company and a building system. Their customer service is second to none. The building looks great and is much more solid than I expected. I don't know why anyone would build with wood instead of using the VersaTube(R) system."

Larna continued, "The crew that installed the building was very fast and professional. I have been and will continue to recommend VersaTube's(R) services and products to anyone in the market for a shop or garage. Thanks for a great building."

The garage-type structure was presented and revealed live on The Today Show on the program's debut day, April 14, 2008, by Soder of VersaTube(R) Building Systems, and Jesse Rhode of J. Rhode Building Systems.

"The decision to answer the call was easy," Soder said. "We have always looked for ways to support not only the community in which we are based, but also the communities that support us nationally. And when we learned of what the Idaho Youth Ranch provides for children in need, we didn't even have to think about it. We immediately began determining how to make it happen."

The Idaho Youth Ranch (IYR) site near Rupert, Idaho, is a non-profit, non- denominational, residential treatment home with 24-hour supervision for at- risk youth typically affected by neglect or abuse at home, family conflict, mental health issues, substance abuse and/or juvenile crime. The unique ranch environment allows youth to participate in activities that support and impact emotional and social needs through counseling, education, 4-H, and horsemanship. The IYR operates five other residential homes in Idaho, and provides family counseling, adoption services, and foster care training. Revenue from 24 IYR Thrift Stores located throughout the state supports the homes, programs and services.

VersaTube(R) Building Systems, with plants at corporate headquarters in Collierville, Tenn. and in Guadalupe, Ariz. near Tempe, designs, manufactures, distributes and markets pre-engineered steel framing components and systems for residential, agricultural, commercial, and light industrial building and shelter applications. The heart of the VersaTube(R) Building System is a patented "Slip-Fit" connection that simplifies assembly of structural steel frames, thereby reducing construction time. This also allows for the system to be designed with frame components that are manageable in size for easy handling and compact packaging.

Applications for VersaTube's(R) framing systems include DIY storage buildings for the homeowner, structures for RV and boat storage, horse barns and animal shelters, buildings for indoor athletic uses, and structures for start-up and expanding businesses.

Additional company and product information is available from the VersaTube(R) Building Systems' website at www.VersaTube.com.

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Source: VersaTube Building Systems

CONTACT: Stephanie Wilson Nichols, APR, +1-901-266-6259,
+1-901-494-3611, srwn@aol.com, for VersaTube Building Systems

Web site: http://www.versatube.com/

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