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Trex Company Appoints F. Timothy Reese Vice President, Operations
WINCHESTER, Va., Jan 29, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TWP), manufacturer of Trex(R) decking, railing, fencing and trim, today announced the appointment of F. Timothy Reese to the newly created position of vice president, operations, effective February 5, 2008. Mr. Reese will be responsible for manufacturing, engineering and logistics.

"Tim is a proven leader with decades of experience in operations and manufacturing," commented Ronald W. Kaplan, president and chief executive officer of Trex. "He has successfully led multi-plant, high-technology manufacturing with full P&L operations responsibility for businesses with annual sales of as much as $400 million. We are delighted to have Tim join Trex's leadership team as we continue our focus on developing best-in-class manufacturing capabilities and returning the Company to strong growth and profitability."

Mr. Reese, age 55, joins Trex after 28 years with DuPont, where he most recently served as operations director/Americas for DuPont Teijin Films, the world's leading differentiated producer of PET and PEN polyester films. During his career at DuPont, he managed operations for six businesses, including responsibility for more than 1,000 employees, laboratory R&D facilities and multiple manufacturing sites.

Prior to joining DuPont in 1979, Mr. Reese served in the U.S. Navy as a submarine officer, finishing his five years of military service as a lieutenant. He earned a B.S. in Ocean Engineering with an emphasis on mechanical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.

About Trex Company

Trex Company is the nation's largest manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing, with over 15 years of product experience. Products are marketed under the brand name Trex(R). Made from a unique formulation of reclaimed wood and plastic, combined through a proprietary process, Trex decking, railing and fencing offer significant design flexibility with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood. In addition, Trex distributes ultra-low maintenance PVC decking under the trademark Trex Escapes(TM) and PVC trim under the trademark Trex Trim(TM). For more information, visit the Company's website, www.trex.com. Trex(R), Trex Escapes(TM) and Trex Trim(TM) are trademarks of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Va.

SOURCE: Trex Company, Inc.

Trex Company, Inc.
Anthony J. Cavanna, 540-542-6300
Chief Financial Officer
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Harriet Fried, 212-838-3777