What is Rumber?

The term "Rumber" is a trademarked word representing the transition to rubber from lumber; hence, "Rumber". Using a patented process, we recycle scrap rubber, old tires and plastics into two basic forms: extrusions &  sheet goods. Each form uses a different ratio of rubber-to-plastic content, but both forms share the characteristic of being made from 100% recycled feedstock.

The first form Rumber is produced in is an extrusion. Extrusions are lengths and planks of various shapes, widths and thicknesses. Extrusions are typically 60% recycled rubber content and 40% recycled plastic content. The various Rumber extrusions are sold and installed by the lineal foot and commonly replace wood planks on trailers, drilling platforms, commercial truck beds and just about anywhere wooden planks are traditionally used.

The second form Rumber is produced in is as a sheet.  "Sheet Goods" refers to the same Rumber as extrusions but with more recycled plastic content than recycled rubber content...about 5% recycled rubber and 95% recycled plastic.  The extrusions are allowed to cool into 4’x 8’ sheets and range in thickness from 1/16 to 3/8 of an inch.  The sheets yield greater resistance to impact and thermal extremes than traditional plywood.  Rumber sheets are often used to line horse trailers, cattle chutes, the walls of cargo vans and every place where maximum protection and durability is required.

In both forms, Rumber is environmentally sound.  The product and process makes use of discarded materials and helps clean up the Earth’s landfills.  In addition, every application of Rumber decreases dependence on hardwoods farmed from the Earth’s tropical rainforests. Preservation of the rainforests has a direct, positive impact on global warming.

Every piece of Rumber, whether long or short, narrow or wide, thick or thin, shares the same qualities that make Rumber such a unique product.  Our planks, sheets and formed products do NOT absorb oil, water, chemicals, ultraviolet rays, animal feces or urine. They absolutely resist cracking, rotting or splitting.  Any piece of Rumber will cushion a payload of materials or animals and provide extra traction where needed.  Rumber provides significant safety benefits to personnel who work on or around it due to its sound-deadening quality and splinter resistance.

The most important characteristic of Rumber is its benefit to the consumer.  Whether large or small, corporate or individual, any user of Rumber will experience the decreased maintenance cost to any piece of equipment to which it is applied. The resulting increase in durability and productivity of that piece of equipment means more dollars into the pocket of its owner.  That is why we say "Lowest Cost Bottom Line - Rumber Beats Lumber"!