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Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing and a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, has been named to Newsweek’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026. The company was also previously recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024, underscoring its ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility and transparency.
Presented by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc., a leading global statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the Most Trustworthy Companies in America list recognizes U.S.-based companies that have earned strong trust among key stakeholders–specifically customers, employees and investors–based on independent research and public sentiment. The 2026 roster includes 700 companies across 23 industries. In the Construction category, which includes a broad range of organizations spanning contractors, manufacturers and building products providers, Trex ranked #2 out of the 15 recognized companies and is the only decking brand to earn a spot on the prestigious list.
“At Trex, trust is at the core of everything we do, from the way we design and manufacture our products to how we support our customers, partners and employees,” said Bryan Fairbanks, president and CEO of Trex Co. “Being recognized by Newsweek as one of the most trustworthy companies in America is a meaningful validation of our commitment to integrity, consistency and long-term performance.”
The Newsweek rankings are based on an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents, who submitted more than 101,000 evaluations of companies headquartered in the U.S. with annual revenues of at least $500 million. Participants assessed organizations across three key dimensions of trust:
- Customer trust – fairness, product and service quality, complaint resolution and credibility of communications;
- Investor trust – long-term investment potential, corporate values and management competency; and
- Employee trust – workplace fairness, compensation, career development opportunities and overall employer attractiveness.
In addition to survey data, the analyses incorporated a comprehensive social listening component, evaluating sentiment across a wide range of online sources, including news outlets, forums, social media platforms and press coverage.
“Earning the trust of our stakeholders requires a continuous focus on accountability, innovation and doing what’s right,” added Fairbanks. “We are proud to be recognized alongside other leading organizations and remain committed to building on this foundation of trust for years to come.”
The Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 list was announced on April 1, and can be viewed on Newsweek’s website. To learn more about Trex Co., visit trex.com.
About Trex Company
For more than 30 years, Trex Company has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world’s #1 brand of sustainable, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Boasting the industry’s strongest distribution network, Trex sells products through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole, and outdoor furniture–all marketed under the Trex brand. Based in Winchester, VA., Trex is proud to have been named America’s Most Trusted Outdoor Decking for the past six years (2021-2026). The company also holds a place on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek, ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor’s Business Daily, and named the Sustainable Brand Leader in the decking category by Green Builder Media for the 15th consecutive year. For more information, visit Trex.com.
