Strongwell wins Manufacturing Innovation Award for Strongdek composite decking

Residential building features Strongwell’s pultruded FRP planks. Source (All Images) | Strongwell (USA)

Strongwell (Bristol, Va., U.S.) was recently awarded the 2025 Manufacturing Innovations Award by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM, Abingdon, U.S.) for its patented Strongdek structural composite decking system.

Produced at Strongwell’s Bristol and Highlands facilities, Strongdek combines a pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) plank with a snap-on hybrid composite top cap. This two-part design delivers high strength, durability and safety, while offering easy installation and virtually no maintenance.

“Strondek redefines what a composite deck can be,” says Barry Myers, Strongwell’s corporate director of marketing and communications. “Receiving this recognition from SVAM underscores the innovation and teamwork that made this product possible.”

The Strongdek system stands out for its replaceable cap design, which enables walking surfaces to be refreshed quickly and cost-effectively without replacing the underlying structure. The product is also engineered to exceed the strength of traditional wood and high-end composite boards, supporting wider joist spacing and higher loads while maintaining a lighter weight. Engineered for long-term performance, the system not only delivers strength but also advances sustainability with a closed-mold manufacturing process that reduces waste and emissions, along with a service life that minimizes replacement cycles and environmental impact.