From a Small Staging Company to "the Big Stage"

Trex Commercial Products Celebrates 30 Years of Engineering Innovation

It’s been three decades since the company that started as Staging Concepts entered the market with a portfolio of platforms, risers and stairs, and a vision for growth. Today that company is Trex Commercial Products, a national provider of custom-engineered architectural railing and staging systems. This year, the Minneapolis-based company commemorates its 30th anniversary and looks back on a rich history of growth and innovation.

Staging Concepts started out working with theaters and live event spaces (including Madison Square Garden in New York City, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Taichung Metropolitan Opera House in Taiwan). Following the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Staging Concepts began working with venues across the country who sought to enhance the accessibility of their facilities, especially arenas and sports stadiums.

The company is now a supplier for a wide range of event spaces, and has provided custom staging and railing for venues such as Sundance Film Festival, American Country Music Awards, and the presidential inauguration. Currently, they are working with customers to engineer solutions to facilitate social distancing due to COVID-19.

“While a lot has changed over the past 30 years, our core philosophy remains the same,” said Laura Rygielski Preston, president of Trex Commercial Products. “We understand that our role is more than just a fabricator of a designer’s vision. It’s about being a meaningful partner with our customers, from the conceptual beginning to the successful completion.”

For more information, visit www.stagingconcepts.com and www.trexcommercial.com.