Press Release
Introducing ULTRA NBD griptape for skateboards
McHenry, IL—May 26, 2021— https://www.jessupmfg.com/
Jessup develops skateboard griptape using Nike Grind, recycled rubber scrap from Nike's footwear manufacturing.
Jessup Manufacturing Company, the global leader in the skateboard griptape market, today announced the limited release of ULTRA NBD, the world's first griptape made with Nike Grind, recycled rubber scrap from Nike's footwear manufacturing.
"We're thrilled to bring this product to market," said Rob Jessup, President and third-generation owner of Jessup Manufacturing, adding that the brands share a common vision for developing technologically forward equipment for athletes and for reusing waste as its highest value."
Jessup, which has produced skateboard griptape since the 1970's and is the only griptape manufacturer in the U.S., is the official griptape partner for USA Skateboarding, the governing body responsible for Team USA in the upcoming Olympics, had to rethink the science behind its proprietary griptape manufacturing technology.
"We had engineers, chemists and quality technicians devloping, testing and collaborating on this to get just the right mix that would deliver the Jessup ride that our skaters expect," said Ian Deacon, Manager of Jessup's skate team. "And I believe we got it right."
Deacon said ULTRA NBD will be available in retail skate shops in limited quantities for the next few weeks, but he expects stores will have full inventory by late June.
Even with ULTRA NBD being made in America, the "limited release" is tied directly to challenges caused by the pandemic. "Like everyone right now, we are working through the issues," Jessup said, adding, "I would encourage skaters to go to their favorite shop and reserve their sheets."
The name NBD is taken from a common skateboard term used when a skater makes a new trick at a skate spot that has "Never Been Done" there. "It's a very appropriate name," said Decon, "especially when you consider the unique use of recycled Nike Grind content...this is the only griptape of its kind in the world."
Long known for its unique approach to printing designs on sheets of griptape, Jessup is also introducing a series of four, footwear-inspired Limited-Edition (For digital images, email the contact person listed below.) "These are top-quality prints," Jessup said, adding that these will be available in late June.
About Jessup Manufacturing Company
Founded in 1956, Jessup Manufacturing Company is a global manufacturer that specializes in adhesive coated films, laminated materials, and photoluminescent films and sheets. Its products are used in many industries, including industrial and facility safety. The company has two manufacturing plants in the United States and is headquartered in McHenry, Illinois with manufacturing plants in Lake Bluff and McHenry.
Jessup engineering services include product design, testing, analysis, and certification compliance. Coating capabilities include knife over roll, Mayer rod, and saturation coating of pressure sensitive adhesives, heat seal adhesives, and all kinds of laminates over film, foil, woven, nonwoven, paper, and specialty substrates. Converting capabilities include slitting, die-cutting, sheeting, rewinding, perforating, printing, dyeing, and embossing. Packaging capabilities include labeling, bar-coding, shrink wrapping, boxing and shipping logistics.
About Nike Grind
NIKE Grind (www.nikegrind.com) materials are created from Nike’s recycled surplus manufacturing materials and athletic footwear. Rubber, foam, fiber, leather and textile blends are separated and ground into a wide range of granules. Different Nike Grind materials are incorporated into performance products ranging from new Nike footwear and apparel to sports and play surfaces.
For more information, visit http://www.jessupmfg.com/
For additional information or digital images Contact:
Sandy Wagner,
Customer Marketing Manager
Email: swagner@jessupmfg.com
Direct: 815-354-3996
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