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Trex Honored For Outstanding Innovation And Sustainability Impact
Composite Decking Portfolio Earns Top Honors in Environment + Energy Leader Awards
WINCHESTER, Va., (April 3, 2025) – Reinforcing the company’s legacy and steadfast commitment to sustainability, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, earned top honors in this year’s Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Trex® composite decking was not only named Product of the Year but also the Judges’ Choice Winner as the top-scoring entry in the Consumer + Residential category.
“Trex continues to redefine the outdoor living industry with its relentless commitment to innovation, sustainability and performance,” noted one of the judges. “By pioneering composite decking made from up to 95% recycled materials, Trex has set the gold standard for environmentally responsible manufacturing while delivering durable, low-maintenance products that enhance outdoor spaces. With a track record of leadership in circular materials and green technology, Trex exemplifies how sustainability and ingenuity can transform an industry, ensuring beauty, strength and environmental stewardship for generations to come.”
The E+E Leader Awards is an annual program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management outcomes and increased the bottom line. Entries were evaluated and scored by a panel of independent judges from more than 20 companies, including Hyundai Motor Group, JLL, Air Force OEA, Navitas Partners, UCLA, TRC Companies, IWSI America, Intrinsic Textiles, Climate Social and CapGemini.
With the sustainability and energy landscape evolving rapidly, professionals face increasing challenges in selecting the right solutions. The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards serve as a trusted benchmark, highlighting cutting-edge innovations and proven success stories. Through rigorous expert evaluation, the program provides companies with vetted products and proven projects that drive meaningful improvements in sustainability and energy management.
“The winners of this year’s E+E Leader Awards are tackling some of the most pressing sustainability and energy challenges with real-world, scalable solutions,” said Sarah Roberts, Co-President of E+E Leader and C-Suite Compass LLC. “These projects and products push industry standards forward and are setting new benchmarks for innovation and impact.”
“Every year, our judges look to recognize the businesses that are truly moving the needle and striving for sustainability and operational efficiency,” added Kay Harrison, VP and head of the E+E Leader Awards program. “This year’s winners exemplify the kind of forward-thinking strategies and technologies that companies need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex energy and environmental landscape.”
Sustainability at Its Core
Trex composite decking was invented more than 30 years ago as a way to give new life and enhanced value to something otherwise considered as waste – discarded plastic bread bags. Today, the company continues to make its world-renowned decking using a proprietary mix of recycled polyethylene plastic film and reclaimed wood scrap, which accounts for up to 95% of the material in its decking products. Each year, Trex diverts hundreds of millions of pounds of polyethylene film, bags and wrap from landfills, making it one of the largest recyclers of plastic film packaging in North America. Since its inception, the company has upcycled in excess of five billion pounds of plastic waste.
“Trex demonstrates clear impact on diverting plastic waste from landfill and transitioning into a second life product,” noted another E+E judge in their evaluation.
Trex is also committed to improving energy efficiency, reducing waste and conserving water across its operations. For instance, the company uses vegetable oil instead of petroleum-based fluids in some hydraulic systems and prioritizes processing water reuse in closed loop systems, thereby lowering its consumption of water. Additionally, the company utilizes bi-coastal factories to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and works closely with suppliers to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain.
“Over the past three decades, Trex has dedicated itself to building a legacy of trust with our customers by delivering not only industry-leading products but also an unwavering commitment to sustainability,” stated Amy Fernandez, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Sustainability for Trex Company. “This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reinforces trust among consumers seeking sustainable solutions for their homes and helps to guide their decision making.”
In addition to the E+E Leader Award, Trex has earned several other environmental accolades this year. For the second consecutive year, the company was included on Barron’s list of the “100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies.” Trex was also named the “Sustainable Brand Leader” for the decking category by the readers of Green Builder magazine, a title it has held for the past 15 years. Additionally, the brand’s newly updated Trex Select® decking was recognized by the editorial staff of Green Builder Media as one of the 50 most “Sustainable Products of the Year.”
“At Trex, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s a founding principle of our company and a core value that we live and breathe every day,” Fernandez added. “Even as our business expands, we remain focused on creating positive change in the world by innovating to reduce our environmental footprint.”
For more information about Trex’s eco-friendly outdoor living products, visit Trex.com. To learn more about the E+E Leader Awards, visiteeleaderawards.com.
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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. The undisputed global leader, Trex boasts the industry’s strongest distribution network with products sold 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 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking* 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The company was also included on the Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor’s Business Daily. For more information, visit Trex.com. 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).
*2021-2025 DISCLAIMER: Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on the experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit www.lifestoryresearch.com.
About Environment+Energy Leader
Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader’s website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, and sustainability issues. Visit: www.environmentenergyleader.com.
About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards
For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services, and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year’s winners and learn more about our judges, visit eeleaderawards.com.
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Pool Industry Accelerates Digital Transformation with POOLCORP and JobTread as Tech Stacks Become More Connected
Dallas, TX — The pool and outdoor living industry is accelerating its digital transformation as more builders adopt connected tech stacks to increase efficiency across every phase of a project. The newly launched JobTread and POOLCORP integration signals this shift toward smarter, fully integrated construction workflows.
JobTread, a construction management platform trusted by more than 10,000 companies, today announced its new integration with POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and outdoor living products. This integration helps contractors connect estimating, purchasing, and project management in one streamlined workflow.
Launched in 2021, JobTread’s rapid growth reflects how quickly contractors are embracing project management software. In just a few years, the platform has seen a meteoric rise in adoption. That momentum signals a larger industry shift away from legacy solutions and toward integrated systems.
“Pool builders are becoming more strategic in how they use technology,” said Eric Fortenberry, Founder and CEO of JobTread. “They want systems that work together. Launching this new integration with POOLCORP helps contractors order materials quickly and seamlessly while delivering a better customer experience.”
The integration gives contractors direct access to POOLCORP’s full product catalog—including inventory, pricing, and ordering—while managing projects within JobTread. This includes access to National Pool Trends (NPT), POOLCORP’s leading building materials brand, trusted by builders and subcontractors for new pool construction and complete remodels. By connecting estimating directly to ordering across materials, finishes, and equipment, the integration helps streamline workflows, reduce errors, and accelerate project timelines.
For POOLCORP, the collaboration represents continued investment in digital innovation. As contractor expectations evolve, distributors and software providers are working more closely to support modern, connected workflows.
“Technology is reshaping how pool professionals operate,” said Todd Marshall, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of POOLCORP. “Partnering with platforms like JobTread is part of our broader commitment to building a more connected ecosystem for our customers. We will continue investing in integrations that help simplify workflows, accelerate project execution, and enable our customers to run their businesses faster and more efficiently.”
About JobTread
JobTread provides construction management software designed to help contractors streamline operations, improve financial visibility, and deliver exceptional project experiences. Launched in 2021 and trusted by more than 10,000 construction companies, JobTread combines estimating, scheduling, communication, job costing, and reporting in a single system, giving contractors real-time financial visibility across every project. Learn more at www.jobtread.com.
About POOLCORP
POOLCORP is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Serving thousands of professionals across the industry, POOLCORP supports contractors with a broad product offering, including National Pool Trends (NPT), and a growing focus on digital innovation and connected customer experiences.
JobTread Contact:
Taylor Crosby
Director of Marketing
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POOLCORP Contact:
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Vice President of Marketing
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AUSTIN, Texas (May 21, 2026) — SPS PoolCare, the largest swimming pool services company in the United States, today announced it has acquired the majority of Amenity Pool Services’ pool service operations. The transaction, completed in two portions, spans Amenity’s commercial and residential operations in Phoenix, Tucson, and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as its residential operations in Orlando, Dallas, and Port Charlotte, Fla.
The Amenity transaction builds on SPS PoolCare’s January 2026 acquisition of Pool Troopers, which united the nation’s two largest pool service providers. Amenity Pool Services is ranked #3 on the 2025 PSN/Jandy Top 50 Service List, and together, these transactions reflect the company’s capacity to integrate large, complex operations while delivering the consistent, professional service experience that customers depend on every week.
“Amenity has outstanding team members, service standards, and customer relationships cultivated across key Sun Belt markets,” said Lance Martin, CEO of SPS PoolCare. “With this partnership, customers benefit from our expanded network of skilled technicians, advanced scheduling systems, and comprehensive service offerings that keep their pool in top condition year-round.”
SPS PoolCare, a portfolio company of Storr Group, has acquired more than 200 pool service companies since its inception in 2021. The company seeks to provide customers with continuity by preserving existing service schedules, technician relationships, and pricing structures during each transition onto ServiceTitan’s cloud-based platform. SPS PoolCare now serves more than 50,000 weekly recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states.
“This transaction represents another significant step in executing the company’s long-term consolidation strategy and further strengthens the platform’s leadership position in the industry. We look forward to supporting the management team through the next phase of growth and integration,” added Fraser Ramseyer, founder of SPS PoolCare and founder and CEO of Storr Group.
Nation’s largest pool services company acquires operations in Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fla.,and Port Charlotte, Fla.
- Acquisition brings new customers, skilled technicians, and expanded market presence
- SPS PoolCare has acquired over 200 pool service companies since its inception in 2021.
- SPS PoolCare now serves over 50,000 weekly recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states.
About SPS PoolCare:
As the #1 swimming-pool service company in the United States, SPS PoolCare is on track to perform over 2,000,000 weekly recurring pool services in 2026 and employs more than 1,000 staff across five states. Backed by Storr Group, the company is focused on growing its family of brands across the Sun Belt, as it continues to make owning a pool a joy. The company is committed to creating a world-class service experience for its customers and to being the employer-of-choice for its team members. Read more at spspoolcare.com
About Storr Group:
Storr Group is an operationally focused lower-middle-market investment firm that backs, builds, and scales industry-leading platforms. With a rich background in business building, Storr combines world-class operators with strategic M&A, deep integration, and sophisticated technology to drive sustainable growth and long-term value. Storr Group has offices in West Palm Beach, New York City, and Austin. To partner today, visit storrgroup.com
For more information, contact:
Madeleine Budge
10 to 1 Public Relations
(480) 514 – 1070
CCEI is pleased to introduce the new Antea VS– a new innovation that allows management of variable speed pumps by seamlessly integrating them into CCEI Vigipool ecosystem. This ultra-compact antenna can be installed effortlessly on a wide range of pumps, delivering advanced connectivity and smart control at your fingertips with the Vigipool app.
With the Antea VS pool professionals can control and configure the pump room from anywhere. Simply plug the antenna into a 12-15 VAC (50-60 Hz) outlet, then connect to the pump and within minutes you have full control on your smartphone. The system automatically adjusts pump room speed based on real-time environmental conditions—such as water temperature and pool cover status—while always giving users the freedom to manually select preferred pump speeds at any time.
To unlock its full potential, the Antea VS is engineered to work alongside the Tild VP automation system which governs the pump’s electrical supply and serves as the backbone of the pump room. Together they control power, filtration, lighting and variable speed pumps using the Vigipool app.
More information about CCEI’s US operations can be found at:
424-800-2191
CCEI USA Inc.
808 Hindry Ave, Suite G
Inglewood, CA 90301
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