Vernor Hochul Announces Opening Of $77 Million Plant In Lackawanna

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the grand opening of a new $77.2 million manufacturing and distribution facility by Deckorators Inc. in Lackawanna. Located at 300 Commerce Drive, the 253,310-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility represents the Michigan based company’s first operations in New York State. The expansion will create approximately 50 skilled jobs in Western New York, spanning production support, logistics, and administrative roles.

“New York is continuing to grow its manufacturing economy by attracting companies that are investing in our communities and creating skilled jobs and supporting local suppliers,” Governor Hochul said. “Deckorators’ decision to establish its first New York State facility in Lackawanna is a strong vote of confidence in Western New York’s workforce, infrastructure and long-term economic potential.”

The new facility will specialize in manufacturing Deckorators’ products made with patented Surestone® technology, a sustainable mineral based composite decking material crafted from crushed limestone. By expanding into the Northeast region, the company aims to meet accelerating sales demand from DIYers and commercial builders.

Deckorators Executive Vice President Ryan Kemp said, “This state-of-the-art facility represents a critical milestone in our Northeast expansion strategy, allowing us to meet aggressive customer demand by initially doubling our manufacturing capacity for Surestone technology. Lackawanna offers a fantastic community partner and a site with rich manufacturing history. By establishing our presence at 300 Commerce Drive, we are ensuring our weather resistant, mineral based decking can be distributed quickly to retail locations across the region.”

The extensive project involved renovating an existing 168,310-square foot industrial building and constructing a 19,000-square-foot addition.