- Based in Tacoma, WA since 1943, Richlite uses waste-to-energy technology to produce durable, stain-resistant composite panels made from recycled paper or FSC-certified materials. - The panels are thermoset and pressed, coming in various thicknesses up to 3 inches and sheet sizes from 2.5'x10' to 5'x12'. - Richlite has various sustainable attributes like using recycled paper sources, reducing emissions by 70% through waste-to-energy technology, and decreasing CO2 emissions by 30% since 2005.

1. About
• Based out of Tacoma, WA since 1943
Utilizing Waste to Energy WE technology
reducing emissions by 70%
• Sheets of paper, impregnated with
phenolic resin, thermo set, and
pressed into a panel
• stain resistant, extremely durable,
cost competitive.
• GREENGUARD Children & Schools
Certification. Papers are made either with
50% recycled cardboard or FSC certified
materials
Red Bull Headquarters

2. WE Waste to Energy technology
FSC Certified Greenguard for Children/schools
Sustainable . Durable. Easily tooled.

3. D e t a i l s
• Available in 9 standard colors
• Thicknesses from 1/4” - 3”
• Sheets sizes:
• 4’ X 8’
• 4’ X 12’
• 5’ X 10’
• 5’ X 12’
• 2.5’ X10’
• 2.5’ X 12’

4. S u s t a i n a b l e
Recycled or rapidly renewable paper sources
WE (Waste-to-Energy)Technology recycles
energy and waste, lowering the carbon
footprint of the paper saturation process by
70%
Richlite’s WE Technology has reduced fuel
consumption on the manufacturing line by
over 80%
Over 99% of excess waste is burned in the
manufacturing process
Does not off-gas
CO2 emissions tracked since 2005 using
Greenhouse Gas Protocol- 30% decrease of
CO2 emissions per pound of Richlite since
tracking began
Richlite will last a lifetime and can easily be
refinished or re-fabricated

5. Design Features
Unlimited edge detailing & routing
possibilities for signage.
Screen print on the surface
Long spans & cantilevers possible
without extra support As a rule of thumb,
3/4”-thick material is structurally stable with a 12”
overhang, 1”-thick up to an 18” overhang, and 1
1/2”-thick is stable up to 24"
Easily tooled like wood. Ease of
fabrication can save time & costs.
Natural patina enhances material over
time

6. Durable
Used for industrial and marine
purposes, and as a skatepark surface
for years
Class A fire rated. Flame spread index
of 25 & low smoke developed of 40
Heat resistant up to 350°F
stain resistant
scratch resistant (dyed throughout)

7. Richlite residential sink & wall paneling in High Falls, NY.
Fabricated by Catskill Custom Carpentry.

8. residential application

9. Union Station food court , Washington, D.C.
Bathroom Partitions, MN

10. C a s c a d e layeringe
6 standard color variations with mutli-color edges-custom
l i n avail.
PureKitchen,Inc, Brooklyn, NYC

12. Suberra high density cork desk with Plyboo bamboo base & Richlite chair

13. SMITH & FONG Bamboo Plywood

14. PLYBOO Havana Solid Bamboo Flooring 3-3/4"x 72" PLANKS 5/8" Thick

15. Plyboo furniture

17. Reclaimed Wood Options
Early Grain Elevator Douglas Fir Wood