For Immediate Release
Mangrove Joins Be Original Americas in Support of Original Design and Innovation
CALEDONIA, Mich. – June 15, 2026 – Mangrove, a Michigan-based concrete additive manufacturing company and the only manufacturer in North America operating Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI) concrete printing technology at production scale, has joined Be Original Americas. The nonprofit advocacy organization works to educate manufacturers, designers, consumers and industry professionals about the importance of originality, intellectual property protection and investing in authentic design. Through educational programs, industry partnerships and advocacy efforts, it fosters innovation while supporting the designers and manufacturers behind original products.
Mangrove’s membership reflects the company’s commitment to advancing design through innovation, collaboration and responsible manufacturing. By combining advanced additive manufacturing technology with a design-led approach, Mangrove partners with architects, landscape architects, designers and developers to create bespoke concrete elements for landscape, residential, architectural and environmental applications.
“Original design is the foundation of innovation,” said Nathan Kerkstra, president of Mangrove. “We believe the most meaningful advancements happen when designers, engineers and manufacturers work together to create something new. Joining Be Original Americas aligns with our commitment to supporting creativity, protecting intellectual property and investing in the future of design.”
Mangrove’s proprietary SPI manufacturing process eliminates the need for traditional formwork, enabling greater design freedom, precision at scale and material efficiency from concept through production. The technology allows designers to explore complex geometries, organic forms and custom applications that would be difficult or impossible to achieve through conventional concrete fabrication methods. By eliminating traditional formwork and reducing material waste, the process also supports a more efficient approach to concrete fabrication.
Be Original Americas believes authentic design drives innovation, supports economic growth and creates lasting value. Through its network of manufacturers, design professionals, media partners and educators, the organization advocates for originality and works to combat the growing impact of design imitation and counterfeiting.
“We are excited to welcome Mangrove as a member of Be Original Americas,” said John Edelman, President of Be Original Americas. “Their work reflects the spirit of innovation, creativity and authenticity that our organization champions. Through their investment in original design and advanced manufacturing, Mangrove is expanding what is possible while helping reinforce the value of protecting and supporting the ideas that move our industry forward.”
Mangrove joins a community of leading manufacturers, designers and industry organizations committed to advancing original design and fostering a culture of creativity, innovation and responsible production.
About Mangrove
Mangrove is a design-driven concrete additive manufacturing company and the only manufacturer in North America operating Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI) concrete printing technology at production scale. The company partners with architects, designers and developers to create complex, large-scale concrete elements for architectural, landscape and environmental applications. Using its proprietary SPI process, an industrial form of 3D concrete printing, Mangrove eliminates the need for traditional formwork, enabling greater design freedom, precision at scale and material efficiency from concept through production. Its integrated, in-house model brings together designers, engineers and fabrication specialists to deliver premium, custom solutions that would be difficult or impossible to achieve through conventional methods. Built on the Kerkstra family’s multi-generational legacy in concrete manufacturing, Mangrove combines decades of technical expertise and operational discipline to advance a new era of design-forward concrete fabrication. Learn more at mangrove3d.com.
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