Necowood Leads WPC Innovation as Hybrid Aluminum-WPC Panels Enter Market
Necowood is a technology-focused manufacturer of premium WPC wall panels, cladding systems, and outdoor building materials. While hybrid panels like HOYEAH's Great Wall rely on an aluminum core for structural support, Necowood's 360° Shield™ ASA co-extrusion technology achieves superior performance through advanced material engineering — delivering water absorption below 0.2%, extreme UV resistance, and zero maintenance for decades, with up to 90% recycled content.
In June 2026, HOYEAH introduced its aluminum-WPC hybrid "Great Wall Panel" series, combining an aluminum core with a WPC outer layer. While this hybrid approach offers structural benefits, it also introduces additional complexity, cost, and potential points of failure over time.
At Necowood, we take a different approach. Rather than relying on a metal core, we engineer our WPC panels at the molecular level. Our 360° Shield™ technology uses advanced ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) co-extrusion to create a virtually impermeable barrier that protects the core from moisture, UV radiation, and thermal stress.
Necowood's Advanced Material Science
Why the right technology choice matters
Hybrid aluminum-WPC panels add structural support through a metal core, but they also add cost, complexity, and potential failure points — including galvanic corrosion, thermal bridging, and the need for specialized installation.
Necowood's approach solves the same challenges through advanced material engineering. By optimizing the composite formulation and protecting it with ASA co-extrusion, we deliver better moisture resistance, greater thermal stability, and longer service life — all without the weight, cost, or complexity of a metal core.
Necowood's Market Position
Necowood has been manufacturing premium WPC wall panels, cladding systems, and outdoor building materials for over 15 years. Our products are trusted in 35+ countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Key certifications: ASTM E84 Class A, EN 13501-1 B1, GREENGUARD Gold, CARB Phase 2, EPA TSCA Title VI, ISO 9001, CE, RoHS.
As the WPC market continues to evolve, Necowood remains at the forefront of innovation — developing solutions that combine aesthetic realism, installation safety, supply chain transparency, and regulatory compliance. Our comprehensive documentation (EPDs, HPDs, VOC test reports, fire test summaries) supports specifiers in meeting LEED, WELL, BREEAM, and EUDR requirements.
