For decades, the surf and wakesurf industries have relied on the same basic methods of board building: hand layup and traditional composites. These methods have fueled incredible innovation on the design side, but when it comes to manufacturing, they’re slow, expensive, and wasteful.
At Arc Composite, we believe it’s time for something different.
We exist to give board brands a new way to scale, without forcing them to reinvent their business. Instead of competing for riders’ attention, our focus is behind the scenes: helping established brands integrate advanced thermoplastic composites into their own product lines.
Our process delivers measurable results:
- Speed: Cycle times in minutes, not days.
- Cost Advantage: An average ~44% reduction in cost of goods sold versus traditional hand layup.
- Durability & Sustainability: Boards that last longer and are made from recyclable materials.
Because we operate as a U.S.-based manufacturing partner, brands get reliability and repeatability at scale, without the need to build new factories, change their identity, or take on risky capital investments. The outcome is simple: better boards, healthier margins, and faster growth.
We see a massive opportunity ahead. For larger brands, Arc represents a way to scale with confidence and differentiate product lines in a crowded market. For smaller and emerging brands, it’s a chance to access cutting-edge manufacturing from day one. Either way, our goal is to open the door to a new era of board building, one that balances performance, profitability, and sustainability.
This is just the beginning. Over the coming months, we’ll share more about our process, the materials behind the technology, and the lessons we’re learning as we scale. We’ll also highlight where this shift is headed, not just for boards, but for the broader composites industry.
If you’re a brand looking to explore new manufacturing opportunities, or simply curious about what’s possible, we’d love to start the conversation.
Arc Composite is here to help boards, and the industry, get built better.
0 comments