Smith & Fong’s Plyboo: products and EPD coverage
Plyboo has become a design staple for warm, modern interiors. The brand’s bamboo plywood, carved panels, and flooring show up in retail, hospitality, office and education projects. Here is where their portfolio shines today, and where adding a few well placed EPDs would move the sales needle fast.
Who they are and what they sell
Smith & Fong is the company behind Plyboo and Durapalm. The range spans bamboo plywood and veneers, carved and acoustic wall and ceiling systems, dimensional lumber, and several flooring lines, plus a palmwood collection under Durapalm. That is multiple product families with dozens of SKUs, likely in the hundreds once colors and formats are counted.
Where EPDs are present today
Plyboo lists product‑specific EPDs for bamboo plywood and for carved bamboo plywood, published through Smart EPD. Those declarations cover the core panel stock used in casework, wall systems, and carved design lines like LinearSound, Reveal, and Fractal. Their site keeps a tidy hub for credentials and testing, which is useful for specifiers seeking documentation (Environmental Statement).
Likely gaps specifiers notice
We do not find a published, product‑specific EPD for Plyboo’s flooring lines as of January 2026. The same appears true for some finished acoustic wall or ceiling SKUs that incorporate plywood plus onsite assembly elements. That does not block sales everywhere, yet on projects that require EPDs or prefer them, teams often shortlist brands that let them do carbon accounting cleanly without penalties.
What gets swapped in when an EPD is missing
On flooring packages, specifiers can point to bamboo competitors with valid declarations. Example. Holse & Wibroe publish EPDs for strand‑woven bamboo flooring that remain valid through 2028 (EPD International, 2023). Another example in North America is Lamboo, which holds a multi‑product bamboo EPD valid to 2028 (EPD International, 2023). On acoustic wall systems, PET felt solutions such as EchoPanel carry EN 15804+A2 EPDs with validity into 2030, so they frequently meet submittal needs without extra work (EPD International, 2025).
Product coverage snapshot
- Strong coverage: base bamboo plywood and carved plywood that underpin many wall and ceiling panel SKUs.
- Partial or none: finished flooring lines like PlybooStrand and Edge or Flat Grain, plus select assembled wall or ceiling systems where the panel EPD may not fully represent the sold configuration.
Competitive set on typical projects
Direct bamboo peers include MOSO, Lamboo, Holse & Wibroe, and dasso for interior surfaces and floors. In acoustic walls and ceilings, architects often cross‑shop Kirei EchoPanel, Turf, and other PET felt makers alongside carved plywood. In healthcare, offices and education, that cross‑category competition means an EPD on the exact SKU can be the difference between staying in the base spec or being value‑engineered out late in design.
The commercial upside of rounding out EPDs
Flooring is frequently schedule‑critical and heavily scrutinized in submittals. A product‑specific EPD there reduces risk for the design team, which keeps your line in play without forcing a switch to a different brand or material. One carefully scoped EPD per flagship flooring line usually unlocks more bids than a broad but shallow approach. It also keeps sales reps from having to fight the same “documentation” fire on every job.
A practical playbook to close the gaps fast
- Start with flooring best‑sellers. PlybooStrand and Edge Grain are likely candidates. Pick a reference year and lock data from manufacturing, adhesives, finishing, packaging, and transport.
- Add one acoustic hero SKU. Choose a high‑volume carved wall panel configuration and document the full bill of materials and factory finishing so the declaration maps to how it is actually sold.
- Reuse the plywood model smartly. Because panel EPD work is already done, extend the system boundary where needed rather than reinventing it. That keeps timelines tight and verifier questions limited.
- Publish with the operator your customers recognize most in the target market. Mutual recognition is possible in many cases later, so speed to a first publication matters more than debating the perfect logo wall.
Where this leaves Plyboo
The brand is already trusted for quality and finish. Rounding out EPD coverage on flooring and one or two marquee acoustic SKUs would make the library feel complete to specifiers, reduce last‑mile friction, and definately widen the funnel on projects that filter by documentation before anyone talks price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Plyboo products appear to have product-specific EPDs today?
Bamboo plywood and carved bamboo plywood have published EPDs, which cover the core panels behind many wall and ceiling systems. Flooring appears to be outside the current EPD set.
What are the best first targets for new EPDs at Plyboo?
Focus on the flooring lines with the highest demand, such as PlybooStrand and Edge Grain. Then add an EPD for one top acoustic wall SKU that represents a complete, sold configuration.
Why does a flooring EPD matter for bids and submittals?
Many projects prefer or require product‑specific EPDs. Flooring is high‑visibility and high‑volume, so having an EPD removes the need for teams to substitute another brand that already carries one.
Who are the main competitors Plyboo runs into?
For bamboo surfaces and floors, MOSO, Lamboo, Holse & Wibroe, and dasso. For acoustic walls, PET felt brands like Kirei EchoPanel are common alternatives with current EPDs.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
