Information On Trex
Trex is a company that specializes in alternative decking, railing, fencing and trim products. According to Trex.com, Trex is the largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking in the United States. Trex sells shares on the New York Stock Exchange and has a common stock name of TREX. Trex does not deal directly with customers but sells products through local and wholesale dealers. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Trex was formed in 1996 via the buyout of a division of Mobil Corporation and became a public company in 1999, according to Trex.com.
Geography
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Trex corporate headquarters are located in Winchester, Virginia. The company has manufacturing facilities in Fernley, Nevada, and Winchester.
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Environmental Impact
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Trex is an environmentally friendly company and makes its products from recycled paper and plastic. Trex is an environmentally friendly company because it obtains plastic and wood fibers from recycled resources, according to Trex.com. These recycled resources include recycled plastic grocery bags and used pallets from woodworking jobs. Trex is one of the largest plastic bag recycling companies in the United States. Each year Trex prevents 300,000 tons of plastic and wood from being placed in a landfill through its recycling practices, the company says. Making a Trex fence does not require cutting down a single tree. The packaging used for Trex products is also made of recycled paper and plastic.
Where to Buy
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Trex fencing can be purchased at local hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowes. Lowes and Home Depot, as well as many local lumber yards, carry Trex products. Those looking to purchase Trex decking can use the online Trex dealer locator at Trex.com.
Products
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Products offered by Trex include Transcend decking and railing, decking, fencing, TrexTrim and Trex RainEscape. Trex RainEscape is a deck draining system that's designed to keep a deck dry. The system works by water running into troughs, then to downspouts and then into a rain gutter. The RainEscape system can be self-installed and is approximately 20-30 percent less expensive than the average draining system, according to Trex.com. TrexTrim is PVC molding made by Trex that's available in smooth, woodgrain, cornerboard and beadboard profiles. Trex offers two different types of fencing--Trex Seclusions and Trex Surroundings. Railing options offered by Trex include Trex Transcend, Trex Designer Series, Trex Traditional and Trex ADA Compliant Handrail. Decking options offered by Trex include Transcend, Trex Brasilia, Trex Contours, Trex Accents, Trex Fire Defense Decking and Trex Escapes.
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