International PVC maker expa s

The first building products produced at the Lolita plant were TUF board and TUF moulding. "Our products can be worked with standard woodworking tools," said Young. "They do not decay or rot, and once mounted, they no longer need any maintenance."

The decking and railing products, which were introduced to the market in the second half of 2008, are avail- able in four different colors with reversible finishes. Wholesale distributors such as Boise and Guardian Building Products carry the products.

"We've built a large, loyal client base by focusing on economy of scale and quality," he said. "With our continuous drive toward automation and creating a paper-less operation, we believe that our operations are cost-effective against any domestic or foreign competitor."

According to Young, the company is already developing a new line of PVC fencing. "We anticipate adding both fencing and siding, to create a complete portfolio of TUF Building Products," he said.

"Today's customer wants to buy more items in smaller quantities, to simultaneously achieve the cost benefits of full truckloads and minimal inventories," said Young. "This customer expectation of a 'one-stop supplier' is in line with our own Inteplast concept of meeting our customers' multiple requirements as one vendor."