Deckorators Lackawanna plant expands UFPI’s Surestone capacity and footprint
Jun 25, 2026, 2:11 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Near-term capacity expansion and incentives improve Deckorators' product availability and potential UFPI revenue; geographic diversification reduces regional risk, though no immediate earnings data are provided.
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Deckorators, a UFPI unit, opens its Lackawanna, NY facility, adding 50 jobs and doubling Surestone decking capacity. The project cost exceeds $77 million for a 30-acre, 253,310 sq ft plant with a 19,000 sq ft expansion and 85,000 sq ft warehouse, supported by incentives from ESD and ECIDA. This Northeast expansion aims to speed product availability and retailer support, potentially boosting UFPI’s outdoor decking growth.
Invested more than $77 million. 30-acre, 253,310-square-foot facility.
First Northeast manufacturing plant; supports Voyage and Summit Surestone lines.
Tax incentives: up to $724k ESD Excelsior credits; ECIDA $1.82m.
Tarvin: Ongoing demand for higher-performing products; Deckorators drives UFPI growth.
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