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NYSE: TREX TREX CO INC 8-K

Trex names U.S. Lumber Group sole national distributor, exits Boise Cascade; Q2 revenue beats

Filed July 13, 2026 · Period ending July 13, 2026 · ~2 min read

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Key Changes

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    Trex appointed U.S. Lumber Group as exclusive national distributor for decking and railing products across U.S. and Canada starting Jan 2027, with initial term through Dec 2031; distributor subject to non-compete on competing products.

    Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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    Trex terminated entire distribution relationship with Boise Cascade effective Aug 12, 2026, with no termination fees; part of broader network realignment to streamline access and align with brand positioning.

    Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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    Preliminary Q2 2026 revenue of ~$418M exceeded guidance range of $388-$403M, with Adjusted EBITDA of ~$112M; company raised full-year 2026 guidance to $1.215-$1.250B revenue and $335-$350M Adjusted EBITDA.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Trex committed to dual-distribution model in most U.S. markets by Jan 2029, limiting itself to no more than one additional distributor per market without U.S. Lumber Group's approval.

    Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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    Trex expanded regional distribution with WS Building Materials (Midwest/MidAtlantic), Coastal Forest Products (New England), and BlueLinx (South Central) to strengthen market coverage alongside national partner.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

Summary

Trex disclosed a major distribution network overhaul, appointing U.S. Lumber Group (operating as Specialty Building Products) as its sole national distributor for decking and railing products across North America starting January 2027.

The five-year agreement includes a non-compete provision preventing the distributor from carrying competing products and commits Trex to a dual-distribution model in most markets by 2029, effectively capping channel partners per region.

Concurrently, Trex terminated its entire relationship with Boise Cascade effective August 2026 with no exit fees, while adding three regional distributors to strengthen coverage in the Midwest, New England, and South Central regions. Management framed the moves as aligning distribution with industry consolidation trends and the company's market-leading brand position. The filing also disclosed preliminary Q2 results that beat guidance, with revenue of approximately $418 million (above the $388-$403 million range) and Adjusted EBITDA of $112 million, driven by strong consumer demand and sell-through. Trex raised its full-year 2026 outlook to $1.215-$1.250 billion in revenue and $335-$350 million in Adjusted EBITDA. For investors, the distribution realignment represents a strategic bet on channel consolidation and exclusive partnerships to drive growth, though the shift concentrates go-to-market risk with fewer partners. The preliminary results and raised guidance suggest execution momentum, but the distribution transition's impact on market access and competitive positioning will be key to watch through year-end and into 2027 as the new structure takes effect.

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Event · Exhibit 99.1

Trex realigns distribution network, names SBP sole national distributor, exits Boise Cascade; Q2 revenue ~$418M beats guidance, raises FY26 outlook.

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Added Distribution network realignment high

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Specialty Building Products (SBP) will be Trex’s sole national distributor of decking and railing products across North America. In addition to SBP covering national distribution, Trex will also further expand its regional distribution footprint with WS Building Materials (formerly Snavely, Weekes, and Logan), Coastal Forest Products in New England and BlueLinx in the South Central region. These actions further align Trex’s distribution network with the number-one brand in decking and railing while streamlining access to products across key markets nationwide. As part of these distribution actions, Trex will transition away from Boise Cascade as a distributor of Trex products.

Trex is restructuring its North American distribution network by appointing SBP as its exclusive national distributor and adding three regional distributors (WS Building Materials, Coastal Forest Products, BlueLinx) while ending its relationship with Boise Cascade. Management frames this as a strategic step to optimize channels for growth, aligning with consolidation trends in the two-step distribution channel and ensuring better reach to homeowners and contractors.

Added Full year 2026 guidance raised high

Added in current filing · view on EDGAR →

Full Year 2026 Guidance | Low | High | Net sales | $1.215B | $1.250B | Adjusted EBITDA | $335M | $350M | Depreciation and amortization | ~$85M | SG&A | ~18% of net sales | Interest expense | $8M | $10M | Effective tax rate | 25.5% | 27.0% | CapEx | $100M | $120M

Trex raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now projecting net sales of $1.215-$1.250 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $335-$350 million. The company also provided updated guidance for depreciation and amortization (~$85M), SG&A (~18% of net sales), interest expense ($8-10M), effective tax rate (25.5-27.0%), and capital expenditures ($100-120M). Management cited the strong start to the year and continuing strong execution as drivers for the increase.

Added SBP relationship expansion medium

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SBP is the largest and fastest growing distributor of specialty building products in North America. The company first began distributing Trex decking products in 2002 and has since become one of Trex’s largest and most impactful partners. With the acquisition of OrePac in 2025, SBP expanded its footprint to serve all of North America, providing Trex with unparalleled reach to consumers and contractors.

Trex highlighted that SBP, its new sole national distributor, is the largest and fastest-growing specialty building products distributor in North America. SBP has distributed Trex products since 2002 and became one of Trex's largest partners; its 2025 acquisition of OrePac expanded its footprint to cover all of North America, enhancing Trex's reach to consumers and contractors.

Added Regional distributor expansions medium

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To further optimize its channel distribution network, Trex is also expanding its relationship with WS Building Materials, one of the largest regional distributors in the Midwest, MidAtlantic and southern United States. WS Building Materials will now support Trex across Wisconsin, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri. ... Trex is also adding Coastal Forest Products as a regional distributor in New England supporting Trex throughout New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. ... Finally, Trex is expanding its distribution network in the South Central Region with BlueLinx, further strengthening coverage and service levels in this important market. BlueLinx will distribute Trex in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Trex is expanding regional distribution coverage by broadening its relationship with WS Building Materials (covering eight Midwest states), adding Coastal Forest Products in New England (six states), and adding BlueLinx in the South Central region (covering multiple states across the Southeast and parts of the Midwest). These moves are designed to strengthen market coverage and service levels in key growth regions.

Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added National distribution agreement with U.S. Lumber Group high

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On July 13, 2026, Trex Company, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a National Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with U.S. Lumber Group, LLC (“USL”) and certain of its affiliates (collectively with USL, the “Distributor”), pursuant to which the Company appointed the Distributor as its authorized national distributor of the Company’s decking, railing, decking fascia, and deck fastening products and certain other products as mutually agreed from time to time (collectively, the “Trex Products”) in the United States and Canada (the “Territory”).

Effective January 1, 2027, the Distributor’s appointment will become the sole and exclusive national distributor appointment with respect to the Trex Products in the Territory.

Trex has appointed U.S. Lumber Group as its authorized national distributor for decking, railing, and related products across the U.S. and Canada. Starting January 1, 2027, U.S. Lumber Group will become the sole and exclusive national distributor, though Trex retains rights to sell directly and appoint limited regional distributors. The initial term runs through December 31, 2031 with automatic one-year renewals thereafter.

Added Non-compete restriction on distributor medium

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Effective January 1, 2027, the Distributor will be subject to a non-compete restriction prohibiting the Distributor from directly or indirectly promoting, distributing, or selling products that compete with the Trex Products.

Starting January 1, 2027, U.S. Lumber Group will be prohibited from promoting, distributing, or selling any products that compete with Trex's decking and railing products. This non-compete ensures the distributor's exclusive focus on Trex products in the relevant categories.

Added Termination of Boise Cascade distribution relationship high

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On July 13, 2026, the Company provided notice of termination, which shall be effective August 12, 2026, of its entire commercial distribution relationship with Boise Cascade Company and its subsidiary Boise Cascade BMD, L.L.C., including any and all predecessors, successors, subsidiaries, affiliates and/or other related entities. There are no termination fees associated with the termination.

Trex has terminated its entire commercial distribution relationship with Boise Cascade and its subsidiary, effective August 12, 2026. The termination involves no fees and represents a complete exit from the Boise Cascade distribution channel, coinciding with the new U.S. Lumber Group partnership.

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