Trex Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Virginia” by Virginia Manufacturing Association
Eco-friendly Decking Earns Top Honors in the Rubber & Plastics Products Category
WINCHESTER, Va., Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trex® composite decking has earned the title of “The Coolest Thing Made in Virginia,” capturing top honors in the Rubber and Plastics Products category of the . Hosted by the Virginia Manufacturing Association (VMA), this statewide program recognizes the ingenuity, craftsmanship and innovation that define Virginia’s manufacturing community.
Headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], is the inventor and world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking. For more than 30 years, the company has maintained deep roots in the Commonwealth while redefining outdoor living with its decking, railing, and outdoor living products that combine superior durability, enduring beauty and sustainable performance.
Made from up to 95% recycled and reclaimed materials, Trex composite decking delivers an eco-friendly, durable, and low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood. Engineered to resist fading, staining, scratching and mold, Trex decking won’t rot, warp, crack or splinter*, and requires only occasional cleaning with soap and water to maintain its beautiful wood-like aesthetics**.
“Trex is honored to have earned first place in our category, especially among so many other impressive innovations,” said Bryan H. Fairbanks, president and CEO of Trex Company. “We are extremely proud of the products we make and it is rewarding to be recognized among the very best of Virginia’s manufacturing community.”
Trex began operations in Frederick County in 1993 with just 36 employees. Today, the company employs more than 1,800 people across its corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities in Virginia, Nevada and Arkansas, and a sales team which services six continents.
“This recognition reflects the innovation, craftsmanship and environmental stewardship that have defined our company for more than three decades,” Fairbanks added. “We’re incredibly proud to call Virginia our home. This is where it all started and where we continue to grow. Our success reflects the exceptional workforce, strong manufacturing heritage and spirit of innovation that thrive here.”
The 2025 Virginia Manufacturing Cup featured 89 competitors from across 11 categories and attracted nearly 50,000 votes. Winners were announced during the Virginia Manufacturing Gala on November 7 in Richmond.
In addition to its award-winning composite decking, Trex offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance, low-maintenance and environmentally responsible . The company’s offerings include decking, railing, deck drainage, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex brand.
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About Trex Company
For more than 30 years, Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Boasting the industry’s strongest distribution network, Trex sells products through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex is proud to have been named *** 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The company also holds a place on Barron’s list of the (2024 and 2025), was named one of by Newsweek, ranked as one of the by Investor’s Business Daily, and named the in the decking category by Green Builder Media for the 15th consecutive year. For more information, visit . You may also follow Trex on Facebook (trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn (trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos on the brand’s YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).
*For full details, see the Trex Limited Warranties at Trex.com/customer-support/trex-owners/warranty.
**See the Trex Care and Cleaning Guide at trex.com/customer-support/trex-owners/care and cleaning for additional information.
***Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2024 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit .
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