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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

Zotefoams invests for future growth

Announces £23 million initial investment in third foam manufacturing site with a major capacity investment to meet continuing demand for its range of unique, high quality foam products Zotefoams plc, the Croydon, UK-headquartered manufacturer of cellular materials, has announced an investment plan supported by its shareholders. Headlining the plan is a £23 million initial investment

Zotefoams Graduate Scheme – 6 Months On

Six months after its introduction the Zotefoams Graduate Scheme is proving to be a great success. The company has a large R&D function, within which we offer up to four graduate places each year for a two-year structured development scheme. The aim of the programme is to provide a broad business experience and the insight

ZOTEK® N Nylon Foams

ZOTEK® N, Nylon Foams – High Temperature Processing Aids ZOTEK® N Nylon foams have excellent high temperature performance and can be used for temperature spikes up to 200◦C. They exhibit excellent hydrocarbon resistance, insulation properties and can be easily thermoformed into complex shapes making them suitable for many industrial processing applications. For example: 1. Paint/powder coating

Zotefoams features in Manufacturing Today Europe

Developing its business through sustained high levels of organic growth, Zotefoams plc has spent the last quarter of a century becoming the world leader in cellular materials technology. Editor Will Daynes from Manufacturing Today Europe interviewed Chief Executive Officer David Stirling to discuss Zotefoams’ growth, investment, business units and the future. Click on the link to read the full article.

DirectorsTalk Q&A with David Stirling

Zotefoams Plc (LON:ZTF) Chief Executive Officer David Stirling caught up with DirectorsTalk for an exclusive interview to discuss their preliminary results for the year ended 31st December 2017 Q1: First off, congratulations on delivering a record performance for 2017 in terms of sales and pre-tax profits. David, what’s driven this growth? A1: It was really

£12 million investment planned to boost manufacturing capacity at Croydon facility

Zotefoams plc (“Zotefoams” or the “Company” or “Group”) £12 million investment planned to boost manufacturing capacity at Croydon facility 14 December 2017 – Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular materials technology, is pleased to announce that it will invest approximately £12 million to increase capacity at its Croydon, UK site. Over the past few years demand

Zotefoams Announces Strategic Partnership with Nike

13 December, 2017 – Zotefoams announces that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Nike to develop footwear technology and supply materials for the global footwear, apparel and equipment company. Zotefoams, a leader in cellular material technology, will supply high-performance foam materials exclusively to Nike, within the footwear industry. The foams, which are designed for footwear, can be