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AZOTE® Adapt to lead the way at K 2019

 Following the successful launch of AZOTE® Adapt last month, Zotefoams will present the new polyolefin block foam at K 2019 demonstrating its unique process that redefines chemical foaming. Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular materials, has delivered another innovation from leading range AZOTE®, a range of crosslinked polyethylene foams with a fine cell structure, excellent

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Zotefoams announces fully recyclable mono-material barrier packaging technology

ReZorce™ is a range of recyclable HDPE mono-materials offering barrier properties that meet or exceed all food industry standards as an alternative to composite packaging. The multi-layer structure of ReZorce allows incorporation of recycled material within the core of the material Available for licensing to brand owners and converters, ReZorce is suitable for a wide

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Zotefoams puts sustainability high on the agenda at NBAA 2019

Zotefoams, world leaders in cellular material technology, is headed to this year’s NBAA show in Las Vegas, USA to highlight the potential of its unique, high-performance foam ZOTEK® F to reduce the fuel consumption of an aircraft while offering fast and instant changes that add a customizable, luxury feel to cabin interiors. Following a year

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AZOTE® Adapt premieres at Foam Expo Europe

Zotefoams demonstrates technological leadership with new crosslinked polyolefin block foam manufactured via a unique process that redefines chemical foaming.

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Zotefoams makes history at Foam Expo Europe 2019 as it unveils groundbreaking technologies

Zotefoams today premieres innovations in its AZOTE® polyolefin foams and ZOTEK® high-performance products (HPP) ranges, including a significant development in crosslinked polyethylene foams

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Zotefoams brings winning selection of foams for the automotive industry to Europe’s car capital

Zotefoams will be displaying its unique range of closed cell foams ideal for the automotive industry at this year’s Foam Expo Europe in Stuttgart, Germany – the birthplace of the automobile.

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Zotefoams publishes Interim Report for six months ended 30 June 2019

Zotefoams’ Interim Report for the six months ended 30 June 2019 updates on successful execution of growth and capacity plans

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SSC record impressive energy savings using Zotefoams’ lightweight foam

Swiss Shielding Corporation AAG (SSC), a developer of innovative concepts and system components for railway vehicle construction, has employed Plastazote® MP15FR, a lightweight polyethylene block foam from Zotefoams’ AZOTE® range, to produce the award-winning rail insulation system SSC-Q, enabling energy savings of up to 26% in comparison with other traditional methods.

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Hitting the outdoor trail with Zotefoams

Outdoor enthusiasts and suppliers of outdoor gear are hitting the trail to Zotefoams Inc’s booth at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market to talk about AZOTE® – the most widely used closed cell foam in the outdoor clothing and equipment sector.

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Zotefoams plc granted AEO status by HMRC

Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular materials technology, is pleased to announce it is now an accredited Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) following a three-day audit.

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Zotefoams to present its pure performance polyolefin foam range at APFE 2019

AZOTE® polyolefin foams will be the focal point for Zotefoams, the world’s largest producer of lightweight, cross-linked polyolefin block foams, at this year’s APFE exhibition in Shanghai, China.

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T-FIT® insulation presents leading product T-FIT Clean at P-MEC 2019

T-FIT®, a Zotefoams plc business, will be showcasing the exceptional performance benefits from the pharmaceutical cleanroom piping insulation of choice, T-FIT Clean, at this year’s P-MEC exhibition, co-located with CPhI China (18 – 20 June 2019) in Shanghai. T-FIT is a unique, modular technical pipework insulation system purposely designed for highly controlled production environments. Visitors

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T-FIT® advanced pipework insulation technology launches T-FIT Process at AchemAsia 2019

T-FIT®, a Zotefoams plc business, will be launching the latest product, T-FIT Process, from its advanced insulation technology range designed for high temperature processing environments at this year’s AchemAsia.

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Zotefoams boosts product protection foams line-up with two new Plastazote® grades

Zotefoams plc, the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight cross-linked block foams, has announced two new grades in its bestselling Plastazote® polyolefin foams range designed to improve efficiencies in product protection applications. Plastazote, a low-density polyethylene foam range in the AZOTE® family, has set the standard for protection of products in transit, long-term storage and conservation

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T-FIT® pipework insulation at the Cleanroom Technology Conference 2019

T-FIT®, a Zotefoams plc business, will be highlighting the various challenges affecting cleanroom operations at this year’s Cleanroom Technology Conference with its leading product, T-FIT Clean.

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Zotefoams appoints Benito Sala as Managing Director Europe

Zotefoams plc, a world leader in cellular materials technology, has announced the appointment of Benito Sala to the role of Managing Director Europe. Benito was formerly Plant Director and Managing Director at PPG of the Quattordio Plant in Italy.

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Zotefoams’ lightweight ZOTEK F® foam selected by Thompson Aero Seating

ZOTEK F has been selected as the material of choice by Thompson Aero Seating, a leading supplier of premium aircraft seating, as the lightweight, fire resistant solution for its new high-tech seating range as it offers an estimated 1.6kg reduction in weight per seat.

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The sky’s the limit for Plastazote® LD24FR grade foam

Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular material technology, will be aiming high at this year’s Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, Germany with its light weight FR grade foam from the AZOTE® polyolefin foam range.

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Zotefoams wins Innovation in Technology Award at PLC Awards 2018

Two days after announcing record results for the year ended 31 December 2018, Zotefoams has been named winner of the Innovation in Technology Award at the prestigious PLC Awards 2018, held on 21 March.

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T-FIT® advanced piping insulation technology launches T-FIT® Hygiene at INTERPHEX 2019

T-FIT®, a Zotefoams plc business, will be launching its safe, sanitary and simple pipework insulation system, T-FIT® Hygiene, at this year’s International Pharmaceutical Expo (INTERPHEX) in New York, USA.

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Zotefoams Inc. to exhibit its pure performance polyolefin foam range at Foam Expo North America 2019

AZOTE® polyolefin foams will take centre stage at this year’s Foam Expo North America in Novi, Michigan (26th – 28th March 2019), highlighting distinctive properties and the isotropic nature that facilitate the production of high-quality finished products for automotive, aviation and healthcare applications.

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Zotefoams confirms planned boost to US manufacturing capacity on track

Zotefoams will complete a $42 million investment package at its US foam manufacturing site with the commissioning later this year of a second high-pressure autoclave.

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High demand for ZOTEK® F as the ideal aircraft interior solution

Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular materials technology, reports a sustained increase in demand for its best-in-class high performance product (HPP), ZOTEK® F in advanced light-weighting applications in the aviation sector. Available in flexible, semi-rigid and rigid grades, ZOTEK F foam is manufactured from specialist PVDF engineering polymers to meet the exacting standards of aviation.

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T-FIT® Clean to set the standard at P-MEC India 2018

P-MEC India 12-14 December 2018 India Expo Centre, Greater Noida Booth 16.C54 T-FIT, a Zotefoams plc business, will be setting the standard at this year’s Pharmaceutical Machinery Equipment Convention (P-MEC) in Delhi, India with its leading product, T-FIT Clean. T-FIT is a unique, modular technical pipework insulation system purposely designed for highly controlled production environments.

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Zotefoams’ capacity growth on track

The delivery of two new High Temperature Low Pressure autoclaves and associated bulk tanks marks another milestone in Zotefoams’ £12 million investment programme to increase foam manufacturing capacity at its UK facility The investment provides flexibility to produce both ZOTEK® High-Performance Products (HPP) and the AZOTE® polyolefin range of foam products. In a recent trading

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Industry expert Terry Craig joins Zotefoams Inc

Zotefoams Inc. is pleased to announce that Terry Craig has joined its team in the capacity of Management Consultant – Business Development. The move comes as Zotefoams continues a five-year, $42m capacity investment in its North American foam manufacturing operations Terry joins from Norseman Inc. – a major customer of Zotefoams – where he was

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Zotefoams appoints James Bridges as Director of HPP Business Units

New Executive Team role to focus on advanced engineering foams and their applications Zotefoams has announced the appointment of James Bridges to the newly-created role of Director of HPP [High Performance Products] business units. James was formerly global commercial director, life science technologies at Johnson Matthey plc. This is a new Executive position with responsibility

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Experience Pure Performance at Foam Expo Europe

Zotefoams will showcase premium durable foams from the AZOTE® and ZOTEK® ranges at Foam Expo Europe (Deutsche Messe, Hannover, 16-18 October, 2018, booth 431).

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Hitting the outdoor trail with Zotefoams

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Denver, Colorado – July 23-26. Zotefoams booth #615-LL Outdoor enthusiasts and suppliers of outdoor gear are hitting the trail to Zotefoams Inc’s booth at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market to talk about AZOTE® – the most widely used closed cell foam in the outdoor clothing and equipment sector. On land, AZOTE

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Zotefoams triumphs at UK Stock Market Awards

Zotefoams has been named Best Chemicals Plc at the UK Stock Market Awards 2018, repeating its achievement at the 2016 Awards. n Beating five other category nominees to the title, Zotefoams was named winner on a count of votes cast by private investors. The Awards are recognised as a unique measure of true shareholder value

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