by Barton Eckert, SOURCE: Washington Business Journal 02/15/2012 — Winchester, Va.-based Trex Co. Inc. , whose decking products cost more than wood but require less maintenance, is being featured in a historic renovation project on the PBS program “This Old House.” Trex (NASDAQ: TREX) is the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products. Trex [...]

SOURCE: Landscape & Hardscape Design Build 02/13/2012 — New London, NC – Fiberon is proud to announce new hires who will enhance the company across multiple divisions and continue to pave the way for the company’s growth in the market. Vice President, Senior Controller Anne-Marie Davis will enhance Fiberon’s business processes companywide and shape strategy in the areas [...]

By Mike Verespej SOURCE: Plastics News 02/14/2012 — Orlando, FL – Unable to obtain additional financing from its equity investors, 4-year-old Tech-Wood North America — which was attempting to gain a foothold in the siding market with a product made from liquefied polypropylene and oriented long-strand pinewood fibers – is in the process of shutting down. Former president [...]

SOURCE: UPM ProFi UPM ProFi Deck is hardwearing on a patio and decks, but why stop there? To celebrate World Design Capital Helsinki 2012, UPM ProFi Deck is presented in various events during the year as a show case stand for BMW X3. First joint, public appearance was on New Year’s Eve in Helsinki, on [...]

SOURCE: Mother Earth News 02/09/2012 — According to color expert, Kate Smith, homeowners are more frequently choosing regional color schemes that blend with natural surroundings for their home exterior projects. Recognizing this trend, TimberTech, a leading manufacturer of alternative decking and railing products, introduced the Earthwood Evolutions Natural Collection to provide consumers with additional color choices. [...]