Barrette adds decking with acquisition
DuraLife produces composite decking and railing from its Biddeford, Maine facility.
Barrette Outdoor Living, the manufacturer of wood and vinyl fencing, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of DuraLife Decking and Railing.
DuraLife operates a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility in Biddeford, Maine with its composite decking and railing systems sold throughout the United States and internationally. The acquisition also includes the assets of Integrity Composites LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In a statement, Barrette said the move allows the Cleveland, Ohio-based company to expand its category offerings by providing entry into decking space.
"We are extremely excited about this acquisition and the opportunities it affords as it will both expand and differentiate our portfolio of products,” said Jean desAutels, president of Barrette Outdoor Living. “Our companies are a good fit culturally, which better positions our business to continue its growth as a market leader in the outdoor living products category."
According to Jim Poulin, national sales manager at Integrity Composites LLC, "The Barrette and DuraLife product lines are very complementary. This will allow for both companies to leverage people, equipment and ideas to expand the level and quality of products and services available to our customers."
The DuraLife brand will continue to operate out of the existing Biddeford facility. Both companies said that they anticipate the integration of the two will be nearly seamless for their customers and distribution partners.
Barrette’s collection of fence and railing products include Freedom Outdoor Living, Xpanse, ActiveYards, Boerboel Gate Solutions, RDI, Aluminum Guard and Longevity.
DuraLife operates a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility in Biddeford, Maine with its composite decking and railing systems sold throughout the United States and internationally. The acquisition also includes the assets of Integrity Composites LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In a statement, Barrette said the move allows the Cleveland, Ohio-based company to expand its category offerings by providing entry into decking space.
"We are extremely excited about this acquisition and the opportunities it affords as it will both expand and differentiate our portfolio of products,” said Jean desAutels, president of Barrette Outdoor Living. “Our companies are a good fit culturally, which better positions our business to continue its growth as a market leader in the outdoor living products category."
According to Jim Poulin, national sales manager at Integrity Composites LLC, "The Barrette and DuraLife product lines are very complementary. This will allow for both companies to leverage people, equipment and ideas to expand the level and quality of products and services available to our customers."
The DuraLife brand will continue to operate out of the existing Biddeford facility. Both companies said that they anticipate the integration of the two will be nearly seamless for their customers and distribution partners.
Barrette’s collection of fence and railing products include Freedom Outdoor Living, Xpanse, ActiveYards, Boerboel Gate Solutions, RDI, Aluminum Guard and Longevity.
