Wood-plastic composite

Trex Company Honored for Green Leadership

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Articles, Building materials, Construction, Engineered wood, Trex, Building engineering, Wood-plastic composite, Deck, Green Builder Media, Green building, Trex Company, Inc.

For the 11th consecutive year, Trex has been named the greenest decking in the industry by the readers of Green Builder magazine.

Key Points: 
  • For the 11th consecutive year, Trex has been named the greenest decking in the industry by the readers of Green Builder magazine.
  • Amplifying this unparalleled achievement, Trex also received the highest score for decking in the Green Builder Media Brand Index.
  • One of the longest-running and most respected studies in the green building industry, the Green Builder Readers Choice Survey uncovers what green building professionals perceive to be the most sustainable products, materials and brands.
  • Trex also maintained its position year-over-year as the top scorer in the decking category of the Green Builder Media Brand Index, which launched last year.

Trex Brings Sustainable Sophistication to HGTV Smart Home 2021

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Building materials, Television, Cable television in the United States, HGTV, Home improvement, Trex, Wood-plastic composite

Combining exceptional style, comfortable luxury and innovative materials, our extensive product portfolio is an ideal fit for the HGTV Smart Home 2021, said Leslie Adkins, vice president of marketing for Trex.

Key Points: 
  • Combining exceptional style, comfortable luxury and innovative materials, our extensive product portfolio is an ideal fit for the HGTV Smart Home 2021, said Leslie Adkins, vice president of marketing for Trex.
  • From the decking, railing and lighting to functional, yet fashionable, accessories like the pergola structure and outdoor kitchen, Trex offers savvy homeowners everything they need to bring sustainable sophistication to their outdoor space.
  • For more information on the Trex outdoor living products featured in the HGTV Smart Home 2021, visit trex.com .
  • HGTV, HGTV Smart Home, HGTV Smart Home Giveaway and their associated logos are trademarks of Scripps Networks, LLC.

Trex Introduces NexTrex® Packaging Label

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Water conservation, Articles, Building materials, Labels, Product management, Recycling, Energy, Packaging and labeling, Trex, Plastic recycling, Wood-plastic composite, Trex Company, Inc.

Unlike other recycling labels, the NexTrex label is available at no cost to brands whose packaging has been tested and verified as acceptable for recycling into high-performance Trex decking, which is made from more than 95% recycled material.

Key Points: 
  • Unlike other recycling labels, the NexTrex label is available at no cost to brands whose packaging has been tested and verified as acceptable for recycling into high-performance Trex decking, which is made from more than 95% recycled material.
  • With the NexTrex label, consumers know exactly where their recycled plastic is headed and that it will one day be transformed into beautiful Trex decking.
  • To qualify for the certified NexTrex label, product packaging must first be tested to ensure that it meets the criteria for use in the Trex manufacturing process.
  • Once packaging is validated by Trex, a Certification of Acceptance will be issued to the brand owner and the brand will be authorized to use the NexTrex Recycled Packaging Label.

Trex Company Reports on Electrical Fire at Winchester, Va. Facility and Provides First Quarter Production and Capacity Expansion Update

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Banking, Architecture, Professional services, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Other Professional Services, Building Systems, Landscape, Finance, Manufacturing, Building materials, Trex, Wood-plastic composite, Materials, Fire extinguisher, Trex Company, Inc.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to quickly extinguishing the fire and ensuring safety, said Bryan Fairbanks, President and CEO of Trex.

Key Points: 
  • We are grateful to everyone who contributed to quickly extinguishing the fire and ensuring safety, said Bryan Fairbanks, President and CEO of Trex.
  • Damage to the buildings electrical systems is being addressed with repairs expected to run through the end of March.
  • During this time, production will continue as normal at the companys other manufacturing facilities in both Virginia and Nevada.
  • Additionally, the companys capacity expansion continues to advance at its Virginia site where Trex recently opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing Trex decking.

Get Ultimate Building Protection With Trex Commercial Products’ Smoke Baffle

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Building materials, Trex Company, Inc., Materials, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Wood-plastic composite, Trex, Baffle, Duct

To provide optimal protection against the spread and impact of smoke, Trex Commercial Products , a leading national provider of architectural railing systems, has introduced a new Smoke Baffle System engineered to serve the safety and aesthetic needs of todays commercial settings.

Key Points: 
  • To provide optimal protection against the spread and impact of smoke, Trex Commercial Products , a leading national provider of architectural railing systems, has introduced a new Smoke Baffle System engineered to serve the safety and aesthetic needs of todays commercial settings.
  • Staying true to our commitment to safety and style, Trex Commercial Products new Smoke Baffle System offers the ultimate marriage of form and function and ensures the utmost protection against the spread of smoke.
  • Engineered to meet todays fire codes for commercial buildings, Trex Commercial Products Smoke Baffle System is designed to both contain and prevent the spread of smoke along ceilings.
  • A division of Trex Company, Inc. [NYSE: TREX], Trex Commercial Products is a national leader in architectural railings for commercial applications.

Trex Company Appoints Gena C. Lovett to its Board of Directors

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Architecture, Specialty, Forest Products, Residential Building & Real Estate, Natural Resources, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Retail, Building Systems, Landscape, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Building materials, Trex, Wood-plastic composite, Materials, Lovett, Trex Company, Inc.

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210308005022/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210308005022/en/
    Trex appoints Gena C. Lovett to its Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. Lovett is a seasoned operations executive with an extensive career in manufacturing at marquee companies.
  • Prior to that role, Ms. Lovett was Director of Manufacturing-Forging and later Chief Diversity Officer at Alcoa Corporation.
  • Bryan H. Fairbanks, President and CEO, commented, We are very pleased to welcome Gena to the Trex Board where she will be an excellent contributor to our continued success.
  • Trex Company is the worlds largest manufacturer of high-performance eco-friendly wood-alternative decking and railing with more than 25 years of product experience.

United States WPC & Plastic Lumber Analysis with Forecasts for 2024 and 2029, Featuring AZEK Company, CertainTeed, Trex and Westlake Chemical - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Building materials, Plastics, Materials, Composite materials, Engineered wood, Bioplastics, Recycling, Wood-plastic composite, Plastic lumber, Injection moulding, Fibre-reinforced plastic

The "WPC & Plastic Lumber" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "WPC & Plastic Lumber" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This study examines the US market for two types of materials serving as alternatives to the wood in construction: composites of cellulose fibre and plastic - referred to in the study as "wood-plastic composite (WPC) lumber" - and plastic resins - referred to as "plastic lumber".
  • Both materials are manufactured using techniques - primarily extrusion but also injection moulding - common to the plastics industry.
  • Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019 with forecasts for 2024 and 2029.

MoistureShield's Elevate Capped Composite Decking Wins Green Builder Magazine's 2021 "Green Innovation Award"

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Engineered wood, Building materials, Architecture, Materials, Deck, Floors, Composite lumber, Composite materials, Wood-plastic composite, Elevate, Chromium(I) hydride, Plastic composite

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MoistureShield, a division of Oldcastle APG (a CRH company) has won the 2021 Green Builder Magazine "Green Innovation of the Year Award" for its Elevate capped wood-plastic composite decking line.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MoistureShield, a division of Oldcastle APG (a CRH company) has won the 2021 Green Builder Magazine "Green Innovation of the Year Award" for its Elevate capped wood-plastic composite decking line.
  • "Sincethe initial launch of Elevate in November 2019, we've receivedtremendous feedback onitsaesthetics and value from both contractors and homeowners."
  • Distinguished by its strength, durability, and forward-thinking design, MoistureShield's Elevate capped composite decking is an entry-level priced product with a beautiful aesthetic.
  • As a Green Innovation Award winner, MoistureShield's Elevate will be featured in Green Builder's Jan/Feb award issue at www.greenbuildermedia.com .

Trex Company Announces February 2021 Investor and Sustainability Conference Schedule

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Landscape, Building Systems, Forest Products, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Environment, Home Goods, Building materials, Trex Company, Inc., Software, Operating systems, Trex, Wood-plastic composite, Pinterest, Twitter

The companys investor presentation is available in the Investor Relations section of the Trex website.

Key Points: 
  • The companys investor presentation is available in the Investor Relations section of the Trex website.
  • Trex Company, Inc. [NYSE: TREX] is the worlds largest manufacturer of high-performance wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 25 years of product experience.
  • Also, Trex is a leading national provider of custom-engineered railing systems for the commercial and multi-family market.
  • You also can follow Trex on Twitter (@Trex_Company), Instagram (@trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) or Houzz (trexcompany-inc), like Trex on Facebook (@TrexCompany) or view product and demonstration videos on the brands YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).

New Trex® Pergola™ Shadow and Trex® Pergola™ Pavilion Bring Form and Function to Outdoor Living

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Building materials, Architecture, Trex, Composite materials, Engineered wood, Pergola, Materials, Wood-plastic composite, Deck, Trex Company, Inc.

Our Trex decking, railing and accessory options including Trex Pergola offer an extensive portfolio of designs and finishes to truly customize outdoor living projects.

Key Points: 
  • Our Trex decking, railing and accessory options including Trex Pergola offer an extensive portfolio of designs and finishes to truly customize outdoor living projects.
  • Meticulously crafted and hand finished in the USA, Trex Pergola structures are manufactured and sold by Structureworks through a trademark licensing agreement with Trex Company.
  • The new Shadow and Pavilion designs maximize shade and aesthetics while offering the superior durability of an all-aluminum structure.
  • Available in a variety of rich colors, including metallics and mineral-inspired micas, Trex Pergola Shadow and Trex Pergola Pavilion feature a premium powder coat finish which provides superior durability and color retention.