Owens Corning signed an agreement with JR Plastics Corporation to acquire WearDeck, a producer of composite weather-resistant decking for commercial and residential applications. WearDeck products can be used in both commercial and residential applications given its mechanical performance and lower lifetime costs compared with conventional composite decking, according to the manufacturer.
Using proprietary technology and processes, WearDeck products are manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) leveraging Owens Corning’s glass fiber technology, delivering a product that is stronger than most other decking options, according to the manufacturer.
“The acquisition of WearDeck is a positive step in advancing our strategy to drive continued growth in Owens Corning and pivoting our composites business to focus on high-value material solutions within the building and construction space,” Owens Corning composites president Marcio Sandri said in a news release. “WearDeck brings exciting opportunities to further leverage our building materials expertise and glass fiber material science technology to significantly expand our current addressable markets.”
WearDeck operates a manufacturing facility in Ocala, Fla., and expects to deliver sales of approximately $60 million in 2022.
