Lackawanna, New York, facility adds 50 new jobs and doubles production capacity for the brand’s Surestone technology decking products
Grand Rapids, MI, June 25, 2026 — Deckorators®, the leading innovator in outdoor living solutions and part of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), today announced the opening of its Lackawanna, New York, production facility. Deckorators hosted a ribbon cutting at the suburban Buffalo location to mark the opening.
“This facility is a direct response to the need to expand our capacity, maintain and grow support for our retail partners, and continue delivering the products that are driving growth across our industry,” said Ryan Kemp, Deckorators executive vice president. “Buffalo is the right place to do this. We’re incredibly proud to be part of this community and excited about what we can build together.”
The Lackawanna location is Deckorators’ first Northeast manufacturing plant. It adds 50 new full-time jobs and doubles production capacity for the brand’s decking products made with proprietary Surestone® technology, including the popular Voyage and Summit decking lines.
Deckorators decking featuring Surestone technology resists the cracking and separation common in PVC decking products. It’s also cooler underfoot and delivers improved traction in wet conditions.
“We’re seeing ongoing demand for higher-performing, more unique products,” said Landon Tarvin, UFP Retail Solutions president. “Deckorators has emerged as a key driver of that growth. Our mineral-based Surestone technology is a clear example of that difference.”
Deckorators invested more than $77 million into the Lackawanna facility, a 30-acre, 253,310-square-foot plant located at 300 Commerce Drive, Lackawanna, New York. The decking brand updated an existing 168,310-square-foot manufacturing building and built a 19,000-square-foot addition for added capacity. An 85,000-square-foot on-site warehouse is held for future growth.
The project was supported by:
- Up to $724,000 in performance-based tax credits from Empire State Development (ESD) through the Excelsior Jobs Program
- $1.82 million in sales and property tax incentives from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA)
- Regional utility assistance from the New York Power Authority and National Grid
“Partners across the City of Lackawanna, Erie County, and the State of New York were instrumental in bringing this project to life. We’re proud to build something meaningful together,” Kemp said.
Comments from Partners
City of Lackawanna Mayor Annette Iafallo:
“Lackawanna proudly welcomes Deckorators as the newest addition to our growing business community. We are grateful for their $77 million investment and the creation of 50 new jobs, which represent a strong vote of confidence in our community, workforce, and future. This project demonstrates what can be achieved through strong public-private partnerships and serves as another example of the positive economic development momentum that has been building in Lackawanna since 2020. We look forward to supporting Deckorators’ continued success and growth in our city for many years to come.”
New York State Senator April N.M. Baskin:
“For generations, Lackawanna has been a city built by hardworking men and women. From its history as a center of steel production to today’s advanced manufacturing economy, the opening of Deckorators’ new facility honors that legacy and creates new opportunities for the future of Western New York workers. I am proud to welcome Deckorators to the 63rd District and thank Governor Hochul, Empire State Development, the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, and all our economic development partners for their investment in this major win for the City of Lackawanna.”
Erie County Industrial Development Agency President and CEO John Cappellino:
“On behalf of the ECIDA, we are so pleased to share in today’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Bringing manufacturers to Erie County by encouraging their growth and prosperity here is our primary mission, and we are very proud to welcome Deckorators as the newest addition to our local manufacturing community.”
About Deckorators
Deckorators, the first name in decking, railing and accessories, invented the low-maintenance aluminum balusters category and has since led the industry with innovative decking and railing products. With dependably on-trend designs, Deckorators lets DIYers and builders extend their creative ideas from a home’s interior to its outdoor living spaces. Deckorators is a brand of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC, a UFP Industries company.
To learn more about Deckorators® decking and railing accessories, visit www.deckorators.com or call 800-556-8449.
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UFP Industries, Inc., formerly Universal Forest Products, is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries—UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions—manufacture, distribute, and sell a wide variety of wood and alternative material building and industrial products worldwide. Founded in 1 955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.
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