InventWood

CNN highlights the quest for a material that is both strong and lightweight as a "holy grail" for engineers. SUPERWOOD answers the call and redefines what's possible. By molecularly re-engineering wood, we've created something unprecedented: a material that combines exceptional strength with natural beauty and biophilic connection. SUPERWOOD is much more than a sustainable alternative to steel and other materials. It's a revolutionary building technology that unlocks entirely new possibilities, opening doors to architectural and engineering solutions we've only dreamed of until now. Read the full story on how we're changing the future of materials: https://lnkd.in/gwCsqdjm

"Otherworldly," he called it. Christopher Mims of The Wall Street Journal held our SUPERWOOD in his hands, trying to break it. Six years ago, this technology was just a paper in Nature Magazine. Critics called it a curiosity. A lab experiment. Another "breakthrough" that would never leave the university. Today? We're firing up robot arms the size of Cadillac Escalades in our 90,000 sq ft facility. This summer, we start shipping. Mims captured what’s key here: we didn’t just engineer a new wood. We're engineering the future of how humanity builds. Imagine skyscrapers with wooden bones stronger than steel beams. Flying cars with frames that grow in forests. Devices wrapped in wood that could stop a bullet. This isn't science fiction. It's happening right now, in Frederick, Maryland. The revolution isn't coming. It's here. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gjiZNfSR

The molecules are ready. The patents are filed. The factory is humming. Now comes the opportunity to help humanity change how we build. Fast Company named SUPERWOOD to their 2025 World Changing Ideas list. This recognition validates years of dedication from our entire team who believe that wood could become something newly extraordinary. Since 2013, our team has pursued a deceptively simple question: What if wood could do things wood has never done before? Not through coatings or composites, but by fundamentally changing its molecular architecture. Today, that pursuit has yielded 144 patents and a material that self-extinguishes in fires while outperforming steel. But the real transformation lies in what this enables. When locally-sourced timber can replace imported steel, entire economies can be rebuilt. When communities affected by wildfire can rebuild with wood that won't burn, families can once again feel safe calling forests home, building with natural materials that protect both their homes and our planet. When a single building material sequesters carbon while eliminating the need for materials that emit it, the entire climate equation shifts. This summer, our Frederick facility begins shipping. Each plank that leaves our plant represents years of research, countless iterations, and the unwavering belief that nature holds answers to our most pressing challenges. The molecules are aligned. The opportunity is here. Ready to explore what's possible? Reach out at https://lnkd.in/ge9RVpDg

Congrats to our amazing InventWood team. We're looking forward to a big year and can't wait to introduce the world to SUPERWOOD this summer!

Inc. Magazine has spotlighted how our SUPERWOOD material achieves 600 megapascals of strength, outperforming steel's 400 while being significantly more eco-friendly. "Traditionally, people who worked with wood tried to do things to protect the wood. But no one had actually figured out how to make wood fundamentally stronger." Our proprietary process transforms ordinary wood through heat, pressure, and food-grade chemicals, compressing cellulose fibers to create unprecedented strength. We're starting with reclaimed urban trees from Maryland, creating a building material that promises to deliver buildings that are "lighter, cheaper, faster to build, and safer to live in." Not to mention, absolutely gorgeous. We're excited to launch commercially this summer from our Maryland facility. Thanks to Chloe Aiello for highlighting how we're reinventing wood for 21st century construction. Read how we're positioned to become "the default way to build." https://lnkd.in/gkKVNKpx

Such an historic time for InventWood, launching our first commercial production in Frederick MD! Blessed to be part of this amazing team and grateful for our investors, especially Alex Lau for his vision and commitment. SuperWood is the next generation structural material and will empower communities around the world to convert sustainable underutilized forest resources into construction material that replace steel and dramatically reduce concrete in foundations.

I still remember the moment in 2018 when I first read in Scientific American about Dr. Liangbing Hu's breakthrough: a revolutionary wood capable of stopping bullets while outperforming steel. After decades searching for better building solutions, this felt like finding the Holy Grail. Today, I'm thrilled to share that InventWood has secured $15 million in the first close of our Series A funding. Led by The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment with participation from Builders Vision, Baruch Future Ventures, MUUS Climate Partners and key building industry leaders, this investment propels us toward our summer milestone of completing the world’s first commercial shipments of SUPERWOOD from our Maryland plant. The science behind Dr. Hu’s University of Maryland discovery is elegant in its brilliance: rather than merely enhancing wood through synthetic additives, we’ve unlocked nature’s hidden potential at the molecular level. As I shared with Tim De Chat of TechCrunch, the cellulose nanocrystals within wood already possess strength exceeding typical carbon fiber. We’ve found the key to unleash it. We're not gluing or mixing wood with synthetic polymers. We're fundamentally restructuring and compressing it to create incredibly strong hydrogen bonding between the cellulose fibers. The results are remarkable: a natural material with up to 50% greater tensile strength than steel and 10x the strength-to-weight ratio. It’s Class A fire-rated and naturally resistant to rot and pests, while displaying the rich, lustrous beauty of tropical hardwoods—all sourced from undervalued domestic reclaimed trees. I’m deeply grateful to our investors who recognize what SUPERWOOD represents: a fundamental reimagining of construction itself. Equal appreciation goes to our partners at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE),  United States Department of Defense, and JLL who have provided crucial support throughout our development journey. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvUw9bgr

The entire InventWood team is beyond thrilled to welcome Jonathan Strimling as our new President. Stay tuned for exciting news to come. You can read more about Jonathan here: https://lnkd.in/gCZZ6_Y2

🌳 EXCITING NEWS! 🌳 We're thrilled to announce that InventWood has been named one of America's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 by TIME! This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to transforming wood into extraordinary building materials that are superstrong, superdurable, and engineered to outperform conventional alternatives. Our SUPERWOOD technology is revolutionizing the construction industry with its unmatched strength and durability. This breakthrough allows for beautiful, biogenic buildings using domestically sourced wood - supporting both innovation and forest sustainability while delivering superior performance. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ernFXqH5