Foam Expo is America’s largest event for technical foam innovation and technology. Zotefoams will be exhibiting AZOTE® and ZOTEK® foams which are durable, easy to process and offer remarkably consistent cell size. The Zotefoams process also uniquely enables foaming of advanced engineering thermoplastics including nylon and PVDF.
READ MOREInterfoam is the premium, annual exhibition for the foam industry in the Asia Pacific region which showcases the latest foam production technologies, trends and applications available to the market. Zotefoams will be exhibiting its AZOTE® product line. AZOTE foams, including well known brand names Plastazote®, Evazote® and Supazote®, are durable, easy to process, offer remarkably consistent
READ MOREChina International Wine and Beverage Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CHINA BREW CHINA BEVERAGE, referred to as CBB), after 28 years of development, has become an exhibition for the entire industry chain of the liquid food industry in Asia, promoting the liquid food processing and packaging industry in China. T-FIT® Insulation, will showcase the exceptional
READ MOREPMEC India showcases innovative pharmaceutical machinery, laboratory equipment and analytical technology along with face-to-face networking and education opportunities. Visit the T-FIT team to learn more about how our innovative insulation solutions, purposely designed for highly controlled production environments. T-FIT’s leading product, T-FIT Clean, has become the piping insulation system of choice for pharmaceutical cleanrooms worldwide
READ MOREFoam Expo is Europe’s Largest Event for Technical Foam Innovation and Technology. Zotefoams is the world’s leading producer of lightweight, crosslinked, closed cell, block foams, manufactured using a unique, environmentally friendly process. We will be exhibiting AZOTE® and ZOTEK® foams which are durable, easy to process and offer remarkably consistent cell size. The Zotefoams process
READ MOREDemand for polyolefin foams has rebounded strongly in most markets. 3 November 2021 – Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular materials technology, today provides a trading update for the third quarter of its financial year ending 31 December 2021 (“Q3 2021”). Zotefoams is pleased to report a record third-quarter sales performance, with revenues approximately 11%
READ MORECellular materials innovator, Zotefoams – which celebrates its centenary this year – announces ground-breaking results from its recently commissioned Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of its circular mono-material carton packaging, ReZorce®. Not only does ReZorce have a 50% lower global warming potential compared to conventional LPB cartons, it also takes 11 times less water to produce
READ MOREFungal contamination, most commonly by moulds and yeasts, is bad news for cleanroom manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. An outbreak can result in everything from product recalls, with the associated reputational brand damage, and production downtime through to actual harm to patients’ health. From a production point of view, the relatively common fungus Aspergillus niger is known
READ MOREImage: ReZorce® Circular Packaging ReZorce® Circular Packaging from Zotefoams plc has been recognised by the British Plastics Federation and Worshipful Company Of Horners, with the judges awarding the coveted Horners Bottlemakers Award 2021 for innovation in plastics design and manufacture or in the processing of polymers. The Award recognises Zotefoams’ achievement in deploying this platform
READ MOREhttps://youtu.be/pMCQJlDkeDgLightweight luxury: MGR Foamtex’s SoftWall® NextGen is 50% lighter thanks to ZOTEK® F OSU XR MGR Foamtex (Thame, UK) is Europe’s leading supplier of advanced aircraft cabin upholstery systems, working with all major seat manufacturers as well as the world’s leading airlines. Satisfying customers requires continuous innovation and to achieve this, the company needs to
READ MOREHigh performance T-FIT® Hygiene and T-FIT® Process insulation reduces risk of condensation and cross-contamination. Condensation is a perennial, significant risk for food and beverage producers, and a common catalyst for the contamination that can damage product quality and harm brand reputations. When condensation was identified recently as an issue for Kamataka Milk Producers Federation Ltd
READ MOREWe’re delighted that technical foam industry veteran Stuart Roberts has agreed to join the judging panel for the inaugural Zotefoams Centenary Awards, which will recognise innovative applications of any Zotefoams products. Currently Chairman of the International Safe Transit Association (Europe), Stuart spent 45 years with Sealed Air Corporation. Here he shares his thoughts about the
READ MORE“We are delighted to have produced such a strong trading performance across most regions and markets. The Group has responded well operationally to the strong demand recovery despite challenging supply-chain conditions.” Zotefoams has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021. Results highlights Group revenue of £48.2m, 39% above the same
READ MOREBenefits include lower energy costs, more effective condensation control and reduced maintenance. Leading Chinese biological products developer and manufacturer Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co Ltd has selected the T-FIT® Clean insulation solution from Zotefoams as part of a project to expand and upgrade the cleanroom manufacturing facilities at its Shenzhen headquarters. Lower energy costs, more
READ MOREZotefoams, a world leader in cellular materials technology, today provides a trading update for the four months ended 30 April 2021, ahead of its Annual General Meeting to be held today at 10am at 675 Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AL. At this meeting David Stirling, Group CEO of Zotefoams plc, will make the following statement:
READ MOREZotefoams and UFP Technologies join forces to boost high-performance insulation offering across North America 24 May, 2021: Zotefoams plc and UFP Technologies Inc., owners respectively of the T-FIT® and T-Tubes® high-performance industrial insulation brands, announce a new joint manufacturing and marketing agreement. The collaboration will give greater access for customers in North America to T-FIT’s
READ MOREZotefoams has announced the line-up for its ZOTEK® T range of high-performance foams, produced from thermoplastic elastomers and designed to deliver weight reduction, durability, high energy return and cushioning, such as dampening in the automotive sector and impact protection in high-energy sports, military apparel and tactical gear. Born out of an intensive programme of R&D
READ MOREDrive cleaner, play safer, protect health AZOTE Asia Limited, the exclusive regional distributor of Zotefoams’ world-renowned AZOTE® closed cell crosslinked polyolefin foams, will demonstrate how the long-established Plastazote® polyethylene and Evazote® ethylene copolymer foam ranges remain the best choice for modern day challenges. Zotefoams materials are manufactured via a unique process that uses only temperature,
READ MORE“Solid operating profits and effective cash management, with record second-half sales, demonstrates resilience and flexibility.” Zotefoams plc (“Zotefoams” or “the Company” or “the Group”), a world leader in cellular material technology, today announces its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2020. Financial Highlights Statutory Before exceptional item1 Before exceptional item1 Statutory Statutory
READ MOREOver 140 customers from 21 countries today attended the virtual opening of Zotefoams’ new state-of-the-art plant located in Brzeg in south-west Poland. Scroll down to watch the video >> In a key strategic move to increase global capacity and optimise service levels for many customers in continental Europe, the 13,000 m2 facility, which has been
READ MOREThe world must progress toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With an environmentally friendly technology and material solutions focussed on permanent applications, Zotefoams is uniquely positioned to help reduce customers’ carbon footprints or increase material efficiency. Having recognised the need to provide our investors and other stakeholders with financially material, decision-useful information relating to
READ MOREHigh-performance closed cell, crosslinked fluoropolymer foam helps ensure safe and secure transportation of ultra-cold chain vaccine. Copyright InsulFab As part of the USA’s Operation Warp Speed (OWS) initiative to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas, USA-based InsulFab has harnessed the unique properties of ZOTEK® F high-performance foam. ZOTEK F is a closed cell, crosslinked fluoropolymer foam
READ MORENeil Court-Johnston, who has joined Zotefoams in the role of Vice President of Strategy, EMEA, brings a wealth of experience across the FMCG production and packaging sectors, with previous roles including Business Unit Director for Jabil’s European food and beverage business and Commercial Director with responsibility for major clients and business development across EMEA, Asia
READ MOREDavid Stirling joins DirectorsTalk to discuss interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. David speaks to Giles Arbor about Zotefoams’ main highlights, discusses the specific growth factors that generated good momentum in late Q2 and how he expects the second six months to deliver record sales. David also provides an update on
READ MOREAs the opening date for Zotefoams’ new plant in Poland moves closer, Group CEO David Stirling provides answers to some FAQs about the choice of location and plans for opening the facility. Q: Why did you choose Poland as the location for Zotefoams’ third foam manufacturing site? A: Poland was a clear choice from the
READ MOREZotefoams is pleased to announce renewed approval from the UK Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) for specific grades in its AZOTE® polyolefin foams range, confirming their suitability for contact with potable water up to 50°C for domestic purposes. The re-certification confirms that Plastazote® grades from 15-70 kg/m3 in LDPE and 30-110 kg/m3 in HDPE, as
READ MOREFollowing comprehensive testing to demonstrate compliance with the EU Commission Regulation No 10/2011 on plastic materials intended to come into contact with food, Plastazote from Zotefoams’ AZOTE® range has been selected as a lightweight alternative to traditional rubber protective seals for world-famous Parmesan cheese. Plastazote is a range of lightweight, crosslinked polyethylene block foams from
READ MOREZotefoams plc is pleased to announce that it has successfully qualified for the new ISO 45001 international safety standard, following an audit conducted remotely to maintain the company’s safe working practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. The certification applies to the company’s Croydon, UK headquarters and manufacturing site, where some 310 staff from a total global
READ MORESpace tourism will become a reality later this year with inaugural commercial flights already booked out and demand for tickets surging, according to the companies vying to take the lead in this latest space race. By some estimates, the commercial space industry – including space tourism – is expected to be worth $1 trillion (£766bn)
READ MOREAs the world battles the current COVID-19 pandemic, Zotefoams is pleased to be able to support the medical community using Plastazote® polyethylene foams from the AZOTE® range. Latex-free, non-toxic and hypoallergenic, Plastazote is already the most-cited thermoplastic foam in medical literature for skin contact suitability, with medical grades tested to ISO10993 (Biological evaluation of medical
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