Trex adds Mid-Atlantic region distributor

Winchester, Va.-based Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, is expanding its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region with the addition of Pittsburgh-based Babcock Lumber Company to its distribution network.

Babcock will supply dealers across western and central Pennsylvania, western New York and West Virginia with Trex products.

“Babcock is well-known and respected throughout the industry for its commitment to its customers,” said Ronald W. Kaplan, chairman, president and CEO of Trex. 

With a company history that dates back 126 years, Babcock Lumber is the oldest member of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) and has been a member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) since 1906.

“We are continually evaluating our offerings to ensure that we are supplying our customers with products and services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations,” said Bob Bootay, vice president and general manager, distribution group at Babcock Lumber. “Trex’s commitment to quality and service mirrors our own and the innovative Trex portfolio delivers the game-changing, high-performance products our customers seek.”