WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX), the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, today announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Iron Deck Corporation, a Denver-based manufacturer of steel deck framing systems.
Iron Deck framing systems are manufactured of dual-coated, galvanized steel, which offers superior durability, longevity and stability when compared to traditional wood substructures. The product is protected by a 25-year limited warranty – surpassing pressure-treated lumber, which is chemically treated to resist decay for a maximum of only 15 years. Iron Deck materials also are composed of 25 percent recycled material.
“The Trex name is already synonymous with high-performance outdoor living products, and this product extension will enable us to continue gaining market share in the rapidly growing ultra low-maintenance category, while positioning our brand for strategic expansion into the $1.9 billion deck substructure market,” said Ron Kaplan, chairman, president and CEO of Trex. “Composite materials are increasingly taking share from wood decking and railing, and we see the same opportunity for significant market penetration against wooden deck substructures.
“The combination of Iron Deck’s superior product technology and Trex’s high-performance wood-alternative decking and railing creates a strong value proposition for both our consumers and professional partners,” said Kaplan. “As the industry leader, we feel confident that Trex can drive overall product awareness and penetration of the wood-alternative deck substructure category.”
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Trex expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings in the first year. Trex will manufacture the steel deck framing at its Fernley, Nevada and Winchester, Virginia facilities and will market the product under the brand name Trex Elevations™.
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About Trex Company
Trex Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 20 years of product experience. Stocked in more than 5,500 retail locations throughout the world, Trex® outdoor living products offer a wide range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice. For more information, visit trex.com.