Supersede has launched the world’s first 1:1 marine-grade plywood replacement in an effort to safekeep the environment and meet consumer needs.
The Phoenix, Arizona-based company aims to replace conventional wood-based building materials with its sustainable products. Its Supersede Marine Board is 100 percent recyclable, waterproof, rot-proof and does not splinter or split.
A news release from Supersede stated that the Marine Board is an engineered extruded sheet crafted from plastic waste that is modern, scalable and cost-effective. The announcement comes as traditional plywood prices remain one-third higher than in 2019, following pandemic-related supply chain challenges.
“While marine-grade plywood has been in use for decades, the unreliability of its supply chain, its non-durability, and its potential risk to human and environmental health makes the plywood market—worth $31.5B in the US alone—ripe for transformation,” the release stated.
Supersede’s manufacturing and engineering process eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOCs), adhesives and waste from the equation. The release stated that one tree is saved for every 72 sheets of 1/2 inch plywood displaced.
“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,” said Supersede CEO Sean Petterson, in the release. “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 non-hazardous, environmentally sustainable, and always consistent. This isn’t just an upgrade to the legacy plywood industry—it’s a long overdue leap forward.”
Supersede won the IBEX Innovation Award for Boatbuilding Methods and Materials for the company’s innovative solution. Starting in the boat manufacturing industry, Supersede plans to expand its services to manufacturers of modular homes, RVs and trailers as well.
“Supersede is currently in the testing and commercialization phases with several leading boat manufacturers who have expressed interest in using the Marine Board,” Supersede COO Jordan Darling told Cruising World in an emailed statement. “We will share additional details in the coming weeks and months.”
