Composite decking producer Deckorators Inc. recently celebrated the opening of its new $77.2 million manufacturing and distribution facility in Lackawanna, New York. The 253,310-square-foot facility is the Michigan-based company’s first operations in New York State. The expansion will create approximately 50 skilled jobs in Western New York, spanning production support, logistics, and administrative roles.
The new facility will specialize in manufacturing Deckorators’ products made with patented Surestone® technology, a sustainable mineral-based composite decking material crafted from crushed limestone. By expanding into the Northeast region, the company aims to meet accelerating sales demand from DIYers and commercial builders.
“This state-of-the-art facility represents a critical milestone in our Northeast expansion strategy, allowing us to meet aggressive customer demand by initially doubling our manufacturing capacity for Surestone technology,” said Deckorators Executive Vice President Ryan Kemp. “Lackawanna offers a fantastic community partner and a site with rich manufacturing history. By establishing our presence at 300 Commerce Drive, we are ensuring our weather-resistant, mineral-based decking can be distributed quickly to retail locations across the region.”
A subsidiary of UFP Industries, Deckorators provides customizable design options including composite decking, railing, porch flooring, and aluminum fencing. Its proprietary Surestone® technology — previously manufactured exclusively in Selma, Alabama — contains no wood, preventing bending or bowing while minimizing heat absorption and maximizing slip resistance…