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Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has successfully acquired WearDeck®, a premium composite decking and structural lumber manufacturer based in Ocala, Florida. This acquisition aims to bolster Owens Corning's Composites business, focusing on high-value material solutions for the building and construction sector. The North American decking market, valued at over $7 billion, is projected to grow at approximately 5% annually. With this acquisition, Owens Corning anticipates significant growth, contributing to its target of $10 billion in revenue by 2024.
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Acquisition expected to significantly grow Owens Corning's Composites business.
WearDeck's technology enhances product offerings in the competitive decking market.
North American decking market projected to grow at about 5% per year.
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Integration challenges may arise post-acquisition.
Dependence on market conditions and construction activity may pose risks.
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced that it has completed the acquisition of WearDeck®, a premium composite decking and structural lumber manufacturer based in Ocala, Florida.
“As we begin integrating WearDeck into Owens Corning, I’m excited about the opportunities in front of us,” said Composites President Marcio Sandri. “WearDeck solutions will advance our growth strategy and help pivot our Composites business to focus on high-value material solutions within the building and construction space.”
Owens Corning expects to significantly grow this business in the coming years and contribute to the company’s target of achieving $10 billion in revenue by 2024. Owens Corning estimates the North American decking market to be more than $7 billion and to grow at about 5% per year. Composite decking products capture over 30% of the market, a share that is expected to increase in the coming years.
WearDeck products offer a long-lasting, strong, and durable solution for weather-resistant decking and structural lumber, used for both commercial and residential applications. Using proprietary technology and processes, WearDeck products are manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) leveraging Owens Corning’s glass fiber technology, delivering a high-performance product that is stronger than most other decking options.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses – Composites, Insulation, and Roofing – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 20,000 employees in 33 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2021 sales of $8.5 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors and actual results may differ materially from any results projected in the statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: the severity and duration of the current COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, customers and suppliers, as well as related actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response, each of which is uncertain, rapidly changing and difficult to predict; levels of residential, commercial and industrial construction activity; levels of global industrial production; availability and cost of energy, transportation, raw materials or other inputs; issues related to acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or expansions; competitive and pricing factors; demand for our products; relationships with key customers; domestic and international economic and political conditions, including new legislation, policies or other governmental actions in the U.S. or elsewhere; industry and economic conditions that affect the market and operating conditions of our customers, suppliers or lenders; climate change, weather conditions and storm activity; uninsured losses, including those from natural disasters, pandemics, catastrophe, theft or sabotage; legal and regulatory proceedings, including litigation and environmental actions; changes to tariff, trade or investment policies or laws; research and development activities and intellectual property protection; issues involving implementation and protection of Information technology systems; achievement of expected synergies, cost reductions and/or productivity improvements; the level of fixed costs required to run our business; foreign exchange and commodity price fluctuations; our level of indebtedness; our liquidity and the availability and cost of credit; levels of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets; price volatility in certain wind energy markets in the U.S.; loss of key employees, labor disputes or shortages; defined benefit plan funding obligations; and factors detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The information in this news release speaks as of June 1, 2022, and is subject to change. The company does not undertake any duty to update or revise forward-looking statements except as required by federal securities laws. Any distribution of this news release after that date is not intended and should not be construed as updating or confirming such information.
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What is the purpose of Owens Corning's acquisition of WearDeck?
The acquisition aims to enhance Owens Corning's Composites business, focusing on high-value material solutions within the building and construction space.
How does the WearDeck acquisition affect Owens Corning's revenue goals?
Owens Corning expects the acquisition to contribute significantly toward achieving its target of $10 billion in revenue by 2024.
What is the size of the North American decking market?
The North American decking market is valued at over $7 billion and is projected to grow at approximately 5% annually.
What technology does WearDeck use in its products?
WearDeck utilizes proprietary technology based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and Owens Corning's glass fiber technology for durable, weather-resistant decking.
