Trex Enterprises Corporation (Trex) is a diversified high-technology company specializing in cutting-edge technical solutions and products focused on improved performance across the electromagnetic spectrum. Principals of the firm have developed a strong base of proprietary technologies in microwave sensing, high resolution imaging, digital signal processing, applied optics and materials. Management's fundamental business strategy is development of dual-use technologies. In receipt of U.S. government support for programs relating to defense, homeland security and force protection needs of the Nation and allies, The Trex Enterises management advance creation of new business ventures and subsidiaries through the firm's commercial incubation strategy to address market needs. To date, six ventures - backed with outside equity participation - have been created. Established in 1978 as Western Research Corporation, operated in San Diego, CA. From 1988 through 2000, firm was part of Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE: TMO), a Fortune 400 company. In 2000, Trex employees bought ThermoTrexs R&D division and became Trex Enterprises Corporation - now a privately-held company - with some 200 professionals pm staff - firm is headquarters in San Diego, CA with other facilities in New Mexico, Hawaii (Honolulu, Kauai, Maui) and Massachusetts.
