Supersede, headquartered in Phoenix, recently launched what it claims is the world’s first 1:1 marine-grade plywood replacement.

Supersede Marine Board is an engineered extruded sheet crafted from plastic scrap and is modern, scalable and cost-effective, according to the company. The material is 100 percent recyclable, waterproof and rot-proof and does not splinter or split. Beginning with the boat manufacturing industry, Supersede also plans to provide its solution to manufacturers of modular homes, RVs and trailers.

The company says the launch of its product comes as traditional plywood prices are one-third higher than in 2019, following pandemic-related supply chain challenges. It notes that boat manufacturers increasingly are facing a rise in plywood warp, rot, splinter and performance issues because of a change in moisture levels, adding that marine-grade plywood is processed using harmful chemicals that potentially could cause health, safety and environmental hazards.

While marine-grade plywood has been in use for decades, the company says the unreliability of its supply chain, its nondurability and its potential risk to human and environmental health makes the market “ripe for transformation.”

“Boat manufacturers and their insurers have more experience than almost anyone with the headaches of plywood—from the persistent challenges associated with inconsistent performance, warping and splinters, to extensive maintenance, high costs and little peace of mind,” Supersede co-founder and CEO Sean Petterson says. “We have created the first modern breakthrough addressing these issues with the Supersede Marine Board, a true 1:1 replacement to marine-grade plywood that has all the attributes boat manufacturers look for—a durable, reliable and affordable solution that is nonhazardous, environmentally sustainable and always consistent. This isn’t just an upgrade to the legacy plywood industry, it’s a long overdue leap forward.”
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Source: recyclingtoday.com