Richwood Industries Introduces PolyBak SK17-20 – a New Solution for Lighter Color Overlay Applications
Grand Rapids, MI: Richwood Industries, manufacturer of PolyBak – an industry-leading backer and overlay solution for office furniture and composite panel manufacturing – announces the launch of its newest PolyBak model: SK17-20, a saturated kraft-based overlay designed to meet the growing needs of plywood manufacturers and cabinet makers.
Developed in response to customer demand for a lighter-colored overlay option, SK17-20 provides the perfect balance between performance and price. Unlike the standard PolyBak models, which use kraft linerboard, SK17-20 utilizes saturated kraft paper, delivering a naturally lighter color without the premium pricing associated with white overlays. It also sands exceptionally well, resulting in a very smooth, workable surface.
In addition to the price and performance advantages SK17-20 brings, it upholds the same rigorous sustainability standards that define the entire PolyBak line. Although this model uses saturated kraft paper rather than kraft linerboard, the resin and manufacturing process remain unchanged, ensuring SK17-20 is formaldehyde-free, free from red-list chemicals, and has extremely low embodied carbon. Customers can be confident that the lighter color and sandability of SK17-20 come without compromise to environmental performance.
“By identifying a gap in the market, our team recognized the need for a lighter, more efficient solution that maintains the trusted performance of PolyBak,” said Rich Rivera, Technical Sales Engineer. “SK17-20 provides a smooth surface ideal for painting, sanding, and thin overlays, while maintaining the sustainability standards PolyBak is known for, giving manufacturers a competitive edge in cost-sensitive projects.”
As Richwood continues to be a leader in the industry, identifying the needs of its customers and developing new products that combine excellence and innovation is a high priority. For more information about PolyBak SK17-20 or to request samples, visit https://www.polybak.com/sk17-20 or contact the sales team at sales@richwoodind.com. For more information about PolyBak’s sustainability benefits visit, https://www.polybak.com/sustainability.