Supersede opens Indiana facility to boost production for RV manufacturers

Supersede, a company specializing in engineered building materials, has opened a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Elkhart County, Indiana. This location puts Supersede closer to RV manufacturers, as most of the U.S. recreational vehicles are designed and built in this county. The company's primary focus is to create plywood alternatives and structural sheathing for recreational vehicles, modular housing, and marine applications.

Supersede already has another manufacturing facility in Phoenix. The new Bristol location is expected to shorten supply lines and improve delivery consistency. The Bristol facility is situated approximately 10 miles from Coachmen RV's headquarters and manufacturing facilities.

A partnership between Supersede and Coachmen was announced this summer. The collaboration aims to integrate Supersede's marine board product into Coachmen's Catalina and Aurora travel trailers' floor structures. Other notable RV manufacturers, such as Jayco, Keystone, Thor, and Winnebago, have facilities in Elkhart County.

Despite the mixed RV demand, Supersede remains optimistic about the future. The company's materials, designed to replace wood-based sheathing and vinyl products, are in high demand from RV manufacturers. The materials can help address issues like floor rot, which limits the lifespan of vehicles, and replace marine plywood, which has been experiencing volatility in pricing due to trade policies and geopolitical conflicts.

To support their growth, Supersede secured a $5 million loan from Closed Loop Partners in May, marking their second investment in the startup. In 2025, Closed Loop Partners also participated in Supersede's $10 million seed round.