Resysta

What Resysta does

Resysta International GmbH is a German materials technology company headquartered in Taufkirchen bei München, founded in 1996, that develops and licenses a patented hybrid composite material marketed under the brand Resysta. The material is composed of approximately 60% rice husk, 22% common salt, and 18% mineral oil, produced via the patented PTRH Technology which bonds rice husk homogeneously within a polymer matrix to deliver a wood-like aesthetic with superior water resistance, UV stability, fungal/insect resistance, and 100% recyclability. Resysta International GmbH itself is a thin IP-holding and licensing entity (Managing Director Bernd Duna, single Munich office) that monetizes the technology through (a) worldwide licensing of the Active Resysta Filler (ARF) base compound to industrial compounders — anchor licensees include INEOS Compounds in Europe (with ~200,000 tonnes/year compounding capacity serving 1,000+ downstream customers), Reliance Industries in India producing the exclusive RelWood Compound, and Agio International (Shianco Furniture Group) in China — and (b) supporting a downstream network of licensed extruders (Alfer, Salamander, Croswood, Intelligent Wood, Profex, Simona, GEPLAST, King Wai, CF Kunststoff Profile) that produce finished products spanning decking, facades, windows, furniture, fencing, marine (IMO-certified), interior fit-out, and UPB Boards.

Finished Resysta products reach end users across multiple verticals — outdoor furniture (MBM Swan Chair, BBBItalia, GoIn, Summer Classics, Satelliet), large-format architectural installations (San Francisco 49ers stadium; ERGO's 16m Düsseldorf sign), marine applications, and residential decks/fences — through a hybrid channel mix of wholesalers, retailers, specialized trade, internet retailers, and direct-from-manufacturer sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, contracted via multi-year license arrangements with compounders and extruders. The company supplements its IP/licensing revenue stream with brand-building via design awards (Reddot 2016 and 2017, Green Product Award 2018, German Design Award 2021, plus earlier Raumprobe 2013, Detail 2011, Dwell 2011, AIT 2011), trade fair participation (Plastpol, Budma), press coverage in German business media, and a closed-loop recycling program tied to its UPB Boards line.

Name

Resysta

Legal name

Resysta International GmbH

Website

https://resysta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Resysta International GmbH is a German materials technology company that develops and licenses a patented rice-husk-based hybrid composite (PTRH Technology / ARF) to global compounders and extruders for use in decking, facades, furniture, marine, and architectural products as a sustainable alternative to tropical wood.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Building Materials

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Paper Manufacturing (322)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Fiber, Recovered Paper & Secondary Fiber Trading (IMAMAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resilient Floor Coverings Manufacturing (Vinyl/LVT/Linoleum/Rubber/Cork) (IMAOAJAH)

Keywords

• Hybrid building materials
• Sustainable wood alternatives
• Rice husk composite
• Waterproof outdoor decking
• Material licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Licensing Fees: Resysta grants licenses worldwide to compounders who produce the Active Resysta Filler (ARF) base material. Licensed producers include INEOS Compounds for Europe, Reliance Industries for India (producing RelWood Compound), and Agio International for China.
2. Product Sales: Resysta sells base material (ARF) to licensed production companies. The company also facilitates connections between customers and its network of compounders, extruders, and product manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Resysta International GmbH develops, patents, and licenses a proprietary hybrid material composed primarily of rice husk (~60%), common salt (~22%), and mineral oil (~18%) that replicates the look and feel of tropical hardwood while delivering superior water, weather, and UV resistance. The company licenses its Active Resysta Filler (ARF) base material to global compounders (e.g., INEOS, Reliance, Agio) and extruders who produce finished decking, facades, furniture, marine, fencing, parquet, and UPB Board products for outdoor and indoor applications.

Product overview

Resysta is a material technology company that licenses its proprietary rice husk-based hybrid material to manufacturing partners. The product portfolio centers on Resysta as a sustainable alternative to tropical wood, with manufacturers producing finished products across multiple categories: outdoor applications (Terrassendielen/Decking, Fassadenverkleidung/Facades, Marine, Dach/Roof, Zäune/Fences), interior applications (Parkett/Parquet, Fenster/Windows, Möbel/Furniture, Innenausbau/Interior), and garden products (Garten/Garden). The offering is complemented by UPB Boards (Universal Performance Boards) using ecoplus3 technology and Designobjekte (Design Objects) for architectural applications. Resysta also provides color products (Farben) including glazes, varnishes, and oils, plus the Active Resysta Filler (ARF) base compound for compounders. The portfolio is tied together by the core material technology that provides wood-like aesthetics with water resistance, UV resistance, and thermoformability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UPB Boards (Universal Performance Boards): Water-resistant design panels made of Resysta with natural wood look and feel, awarded the Green Product Award 2018 in the architecture category. Features ecoplus3 technology for sustainable natural fibreboard production.
• ecoplus3 technology
• Active Resysta Filler (ARF)

Products and services

• Terrassendielen (Decking) Terrace and deck boards made from Resysta material offering UV resistance, water resistance, and a natural wood-like appearance with minimal maintenance for outdoor residential and commercial use.
• Parkett (Parquet Flooring) Interior flooring solutions exceeding tropical wood and WPC products in weather resistance, fungi resistance, and slip resistance with minimal care requirements.
• Fassadenverkleidung (Facade Cladding) Facade cladding boards that do not swell, splinter, shrink, or crack, with no graying and excellent adhesion for glazes and sealants, used in architectural building exteriors.
• Fenster (Windows) Window frames, sills, and shutters combining wood-like feel and appearance with plastic window durability for residential and commercial construction.
• Möbel (Furniture) Garden, terrace, and outdoor furniture processable by carpenters like genuine wood, enabling new generation furniture design for hospitality and residential markets.
• Garten (Garden Products) Garden products including raised beds and composters guaranteed not to rot for 15 years, plus floor mats for indoor and outdoor use.
• Zäune & Sichtschutz (Fences & Privacy Screens) Fences and privacy screening that do not swell, preventing color flaking and ensuring long-lasting appearance for residential and commercial outdoor boundaries.
• Dach (Roof Applications) Roof products for areas where moisture is a factor and where natural wood reaches its performance limits, including rooftop decking and accessories.
• Marine (Ship Building) Marine applications including ship decks, superstructures, and railings with high skid resistance, salt and chlorine water resistance, splinter-free barefoot walking, and optional IMO-certified fire class.
• UPB Boards (Universal Performance Boards) Water-resistant design panels with natural wood look and feel, thermoformable, easy to process like wood, with ecoplus3 technology for sustainable, recyclable natural fibreboards (awarded Green Product Award 2018).
• Designobjekte (Design Objects) Designer objects and furniture including the BBBItalia Icon Chairs by designers such as Gio Ponti and the MBM Swan Chair (German Design Award 2021 winner) for outdoor and indoor use.
• Farben (Colors - Glazes, Varnishes, Oils) Color products including glazes, varnishes, and oils that provide color variety while refining the base material and increasing surface resistance with a 2-component protective sealer.
• Innenausbau (Interior Construction) Interior construction applications using Resysta for spaces transitioning from outside to inside or wet rooms such as bathrooms and spas.
• Active Resysta Filler (ARF) - Base Material Compound Base material compound composed of ground rice husks and highly concentrated additives, licensed to industrial compounders (e.g., INEOS Compounds, Reliance Industries, Agio International) for in-house compounding and Resysta product manufacturing.
• ecoplus3 Technology (Production Process) Proprietary production process technology that enables production of sustainable natural fibreboards (UPB) with extremely low density (0.6 g/cm³), phenol- and formaldehyde-free, without adhesives, supporting a closed material loop with collection points.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-year guarantee against swelling, cracking, splintering, or rotting offered by many product manufacturers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• INEOS CompoundscoreTechnology or IntegrationINEOS is one of the largest producers of PVC Compounds with plants in Sweden, Switzerland, and England. They hold the license for Resysta in Europe, producing Resysta Dry Blends and granulates with approximately 200,000 tonnes/year capacity. With a team of 300 employees serving over 1,000 customers worldwide, INEOS has established a global material standard for Resysta.
• Reliance Industries LimitedcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerReliance Industries is the largest Indian private corporation and holds the exclusive license for Resysta in India since 2017. They produce exclusively RelWood Compound to meet the rapidly growing demand for a true alternative to tropical timber in India.
• Agio International (Shianco Furniture Group)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAgio holds the license for Resysta in China. Shianco Furniture Group, established in 1978, is a diversified enterprise and the largest manufacturer of outdoor furniture in the world with facilities in Tianjin, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Qingdao.
• Alfer AluminiummajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished 1973 in Wutöschingen-Horheim, Germany. Since 2004 successful in Europe and on the way to becoming European market leader. With Resysta, the company added a sustainable and future-oriented pillar to their portfolio, selling Terrassendielen (decking) under the Verando brand.
• CroswoodmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish company established in 2014, focused on introducing Resysta production to the Polish market. Offers complete range of Resysta profiles, terrace building systems, and finished products like garden lamps, flower pots, and exterior window sills. Awards include Plastpol, Budma Gold Medal, The Sail of Development.
• Intelligent WoodmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst company to rely on the ecoplus3 technology by Resysta International for all its products. Produces sustainable natural fibreboards (UPB boards) that combine economic prices with excellent design freedom, are 100% recyclable, waterproof, and indistinguishable from tropical wood.
• Salamander (TTP Kunststoffprofile)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2013 as a business division of Salamander Technische Kunststoffprofile GmbH. Headquartered in Papenburg, Germany. Manufactures top-quality outdoor profiles for patios, fencing, facades, privacy screening using Resysta base material for outstanding properties and natural wood look.
• GEPLASTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench extruder producing Resysta products.
• King WaiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThai extruder producing Resysta products.
• ProfexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman extruder producing Resysta fences, privacy screens, and balconies.
• SimonaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman extruder producing Resysta products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/resystanorthamerica

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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