BNET Industries

Trex Co. Inc.

TWP is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$329.1M
  • Public
Dow Jones Description

Trex Company is the nation?s largest manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing, with more than 15 years of product experience. Built on ?green? principles and values, Trex makes its products from a unique formulation of reclaimed wood and waste plastic, combined through a proprietary process. Trex decking, railing and fencing offer significant design flexibility with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice. In addition, Trex distributes ultra-low maintenance PVC decking under the trademark Trex Escapes and PVC trim under the trademark TrexTrim.

President & CEO
Ronald W. Kaplan
Number of Employees 600
Contact Information

trex.com

NAICS Code All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing: 326199

Recent Events

  • UPDATE 1-Trex posts Q3 loss on charges; sees Q4 sales above mkt

    11/09/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Briefs: Bathroom furnishings go tropical

    9/20/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • New Trex Profiles Decking Now Available at 200 Lowe's Stores in Western U.S.

    9/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Trex Company Settles Class Action Lawsuit

    7/31/09 - Legal Settlement - View Story

  • Trex 2nd-quarter profit rises 14 percent

    7/29/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

trex co. inc. - All News and Analysis

  • Trex Company, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

    Seeking Alpha - 2008-07-30

    Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you. Operator Instructions One moment please for the first question. Your first question comes from the line of Ryan Thibodeaux of Maple Leaf Partners. Ryan Thibodeaux - Maple Leaf Partners Good morning. Could you go through the explanation again on the increase in gross...

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  • Trex Company, Inc. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

    Seeking Alpha - 2008-05-27

    Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions The first question comes from Keith Hughes - SunTrust. Keith Hughes – SunTrust Robinson Humphrey On the sales number for the first and second quarter, the numbers you’re discussing for the second quarter, is that market related, inventory related, what’s going to be...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Ronald W. Kaplan President & CEO
James E. Cline CFO, Principal Accounting Officer, Principal Finance Officer & Vice President
Matthew Jensen Chief Financial Officer
Paul D. Fletcher CFO & Senior Vice President
Harold F. Monahan Executive Vice President, Materials & Engineering
Colleen T. Combs Vice President, Hr & Admin
F. Timothy Reese Vice President, Operations
James M. Cox Vice President, Sales
Patrick Burns Vice President, Planning & Business Dev
William R. Gupp General Counsel & Vice President
David Williams Co-Founder
Lynn E. MacDonald Secretary
Robert G. Matheny *

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Andrew U. Ferrari Chairman
Paul A. Brunner Chairman
Andrews F. William Board of Directors
Brunner A. Paul Board of Directors
Debbie Doyle Board of Directors
Frank H. Merlotti JR. Board of Directors
Jay M. Gratz Board of Directors
Martin H. William Board of Directors
Matheny G. Robert Board of Directors
Merlotti Frank Board of Directors
Patricia B. Robinson Board of Directors
Richard E. Posey Board of Directors
Robinson B. Patricia Board of Directors
Roger A. Wittenberg Board of Directors
William F. Andrews Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Trex Company President & CEO Current
Taylor-Wharton Gas Equipment President Current
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
Taylor-Wharton Gas Equipment Senior Vice President Former
Harsco Corporation Vice President Former
Alfred University B.A. Degree In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Trex Company CFO, Principal Accounting Officer, Principal Finance Officer & Vice President Current
Bowling Green State University B.S.B.A. Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Home Storage USA President and Chief Executive Officer of T, Rex Current
T-Rex Generators Chief Executive Officer Current
Trex Company Chief Financial Officer Current
T-Rex Generators Chief Financial Officer Current
T-Rex Generators Executive Vice President Current
Trex Company Chief Executive Officer Former
Trex Company Executive Vice President Former
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Attorney Former
Gonzaga University MBA Former

Organization Position Status
Trex Company CFO & Senior Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Executive Vice President, Materials & Engineering Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Vice President, Hr & Admin Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Vice President, Operations Current

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Trex Company Vice President, Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Vice President, Planning & Business Dev Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company General Counsel & Vice President Current
Harsco Corporation Senior Counsel Former
Harter Secrest & Emery Llp Former
University of Pennsylvania Law School J.D. Former
Syracuse University B.S. Degree In Accounting Former

David leads the Trade Receivable Exchange (T-REX) by drawing on his experience as an innovative product developer for the trade credit industry. Prior to co-founding T-REX, David headed up the U.S. Financial Solutions desk for Atradius, one of the largest credit insurers in the world. David designed new products that enabled companies to dramatically increase their funding under trade receivable-backed securitizations. David's team credit enhanced several billion dollars worth of receivables and became one of the most profitable product groups in Atradius history. Before joining Atradius in 1997, David honed his analytical skills while working for several boutique law firms and clerking at the U.S. Export-Import Bank. David earned his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and holds a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law.

Organization Position Status
T-Rex. Auction Co-Founder & CEO Current
Trex Company Co-Founder Current
Restricted Stock Partners Director, Bankruptcy Claims Current
Northeastern University School of Law Juris Doctor Former
Syracuse University Undergraduate Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Secretary Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company * Current
Trex Company Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Chairman Current
Trex Company President, CEO & Coo Former

Paul A. Brunner has served as a director of the Company since February 2003. Mr. Brunner is President and Chief Executive Officer of Spring Capital Inc., a merchant bank, which he founded in 1985. From 1982 to 1985, Mr. Brunner served as President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Operations of Asea-Brown Boveri, a multi-national Swiss manufacturer of high technology products. In 1967, he joined Crouse Hinds Company, a manufacturer of electronics and electronic equipment, and through 1982 held various positions with that Company, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, and Director of Mergers and Acquisitions. From 1959 to 1967, he worked for Coopers & Lybrand, an international accounting firm, as an audit supervisor. Mr. Brunner is a Certified Public Accountant. He received a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Buenos Aires and an M.B.A. degree in management from Syracuse University.

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Chairman Current
Syracuse University M.B.A. Degree In Management Former

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current

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Trex Company Board of Directors Current

Array

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
Trex Enterprises Corporation CEO Former
Thermo Electron Corporation Human Resources Manager Former
Trex Enterprises Corporation Controller and Treasurer Former
Thermo Electron Corporation Controller Former
Thermo Electron Corporation Consultant Former
Boston College Carroll School of Management Bachelor of Science Degree In 1984 Former
Bentley College MBA Former

Frank Merlotti Jr. is the president of Coalesse , a premium furnishings brand that includes offerings from the companies Vecta, Metro and Brayton and is wholly owned by Steelcase Inc. He also oversees Designtex, a subsidiary focused on textiles, wall coverings and other design solutions. The global leader in the office furniture industry, Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products. Frank has served as leader of Coalesse since the brand was unveiled in May 2008. Previously, he was the leader of the Steelcase Premium Group, which was the first iteration of the Coalesse brand and was formed in 2006. Prior to assuming these roles, Frank was president of Steelcase North America (September 2002 - October 2006). In that role, he had total responsibility for Steelcase's North American business and was responsible for helping to grow and advance its strategic vision. He also provided leadership for all sales and marketing activities related to Steelcase's core business in the United States and Canada. Frank's prior experience with Steelcase includes eight years (1991-1999) as president and CEO of the Metropolitan Furniture Company, a Steelcase Design Partnership company in San Francisco. While at Metro, he led the development of a portfolio of user-centered products that resulted in steady top-line growth and improved profitability. Frank's career in business began in 1977 with Terpstra Associates, a manufacturer's rep firm in Detroit. In 1985, Terpstra joined with G&T Industries, a leading supplier of foam and soft-surface materials to the office furniture industry. Frank took over management of G&T's Business Furniture Division until 1991, when he left for Metro. In 1999, Frank returned to G&T as president and CEO, a position he held until returning to Steelcase in 2002. Born in St. Louis, Frank grew up in Grand Rapids. He spent eight years traveling as a jazz drummer before beginning his career in business. Frank is a member of the boards of Trex Company and the Institute of Design. He is co-chair of the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Capital Campaign; chair of the United Way Campaign Cabinet; and is active in programs for United Way, in mentoring programs for Grand Rapids Public Schools, and in his church.

Organization Position Status
Steelcase Inc. President Former
Coalesse Leader Current
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
Bifma Board of Directors Current
G&T Industries Inc. CEO Former
Metropolitan Furniture Corporation CEO Former
G&T Industries Inc. President Former
Metropolitan Furniture Corporation President Former
Steelcase Inc. Leader Former

Organization Position Status
Ryerson Inc. President , Coil Processing Division Current
Ryerson Tull Coil Processing President Current
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
J&F Steel Corporation President Former
Ryerson Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Ryerson Inc. Executive Vice President Former
The State University of New York Bachelor’S Degree In Economics and Chemistry Former

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration M.B.A. Degree Former
Duke University B.A. Degree In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
The Colman Group Inc. Board of Directors Current
Moen Incorporated President & Chief Executive Officer Former
University of Michigan MBA Former
University of Southern California Bachelor's Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
Trex Company Executive Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
Harpeth Consulting, LLC Chairman, President and CEO Current
Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C. Operating Partner Current
Corrections Corporation of America Director and Chairman of Executive Committee Former
Trex Company Board of Directors Current
Corrections Corporation of America Board of Directors Current
O'Charley's Inc. Board of Directors Current
Nuvision Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Singer Sewing Machine, Inc. CEO Former
Katy Industries, Inc. CEO Former
NYSE Group, Inc. CEO Former
Katy Industries, Inc. President Former
NYSE Group, Inc. President Former
Singer Sewing Machine, Inc. President Former
Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C. Principal Former
CCA Inc Financial Markets and Finance Former
Allied Aerospace Chairman Former
O'Charley's Inc. Chairman, Corrections Corporation of America Former
NYSE Group, Inc. Chairman Former
Wire Co LLC Chairman Former
Singer Sewing Machine, Inc. Chairman Former
Utica Corporation Chairman Former
CCA Inc Board of Directors Former
Katy Industries, Inc. Director Former
Harpeth Capital, LLC Board of Directors Former
University of Maryland Graduate Former
Seton Hall University M.B.A Former
University of Maryland B.S. Former
EOS Holdings Inc. member Former

Executive News

  • Corrections Corp. CEO Ferguson retiring

    Nashville Business Journal - 8/17/09 - View Story

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    The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition - 5/15/09 - View Story

  • Trex Company Appoints Richard E. Posey to Board of Directors

    DiGiTAL50 - 5/11/09 - View Story