AZEK announced plans to open its newest manufacturing facility in Boise, Idaho. Construction, which will be a retrofit of an existing building, will begin this year, with plans for the facility to be fully operational in 2022.
“We are proud The AZEK Company is choosing Boise for their new western United States plant location,” Idaho Gov. Brad Little said in a prepared statement. “Their history in manufacturing innovative and sustainable products with a focus on limiting waste and advancing recycling capabilities is a perfect match for Idaho’s business culture and environmental priorities.”
AZEK uses plastic waste, recycled wood, and scrap to create its products, and approximately 400 million pounds of scrap and waste were diverted from landfills in the 2020 fiscal year through AZEK’s recycling programs, according to the company. The company announced plans to divert one billion pounds of waste per year by 2026.
The planned Boise facility represents AZEK’s ninth location, joining existing facilities in Wilmington, Ohio, Scranton, Pa., Aliquippa, Pa., and Eagan, Minn.. The Boise plant is part of AZEK’s previously announced $180 million capacity expansion program.
“At AZEK, our values drive how we work. When deciding on a location for our new facility, we looked for a city that matched our values by putting sustainability at the heart of its operations and growth, as well as one that offered a highly skilled pool of candidates to join the AZEK family,” AZEK CEO Jesse Singh said. “We’re excited to partner with the state of Idaho and the city of Boise and support their forward-looking commitment to addressing climate change, while strengthening AZEK’s geographic presence in the region, bringing new manufacturing jobs to the community, and meeting the strong demand for our beautiful, low-maintenance, and sustainable outdoor living products for years to come.”
