Trex Co., a decking and railing brand, and a provider of high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is broadening its reach and brand footprint with the expansion of Amerhart Ltd. into eastern Missouri. An independently owned building materials distributors, Amerhart recently acquired St. Louis-based Lumberyard Supply Co. and is bringing its extensive selection of brands and building materials, including Trex decking and railing, to industrial customers in this fast-growing region.
“Amerhart is well-known and respected throughout the Midwest and the industry for its commitment to its customers,” says Jim Cline, president and CEO of Trex. “With its experienced staff, quality training, robust inventory and timely delivery, Amerhart has earned a reputation as a supplier of choice among building professionals. We are pleased to join them in their Midwest expansion and are confident they will provide a high level of service to our Missouri dealers.”
Based in Green Bay, Wis., Amerhart Limited is an independent, family-owned distributor of building materials. Founded in 1940, Amerhart recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. The company serves a wide variety of customers throughout the building industry operating out of eight Midwest locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan and Missouri.
“We are always excited to bring our legacy of serving the building industry to new markets,” says Mark Kasper, president and CEO of Amerhart. “In addition to cultivating the close customer relationships Lumberyard Supply has established, we look forward to leveraging our unique blend of product and service capabilities to help grow the building industry in, and have a positive impact on, communities across Missouri.”