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Save the Date – FSK Converter Network meets as part of the Foam Expo on 04 December 2024 in Stuttgart
We cordially invite you to join the FSK-Converter Network at Foam Expo Stuttgart for a cosy end of the year 2024. The year-end dinner of the Converter Network has become as much a tradition as the trade fair participation itself. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 04 December 2024, at the Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport, Flughafenstraße 50 in 70629 Stuttgart. The cosy get-together will start at 17:30 in the Message Cafe & Bar, from 19:00 the participants can then expect a great dinner in the Restaurant Trollinger. The event is free of charge for FSK members, all non-members are very welcome, and the conditions for participation can be found on our website. As places are always in great demand and unfortunately limited, we kindly ask you to register in good time using our online registration tool.
Among us – New member Alba Industries GmbH introduces itself
The FSK is pleased to welcome Alba Industries GmbH as a new member of the association and to introduce it to you below: Alba Industries - The specialist for polyurethane manufacturing solutions Alba Industries GmbH is an internationally active company with 200 employees. The company headquarters are located in Forstau, Austria. Alba is one of the leading specialists in the development and production of innovative manufacturing systems for high-quality plastic components.
Apply now – FSK Innovation Award until 22 September 2024 // We are looking for real innovations in foam plastics and polyurethanes
"Real innovations, real achievements, something with a wow effect - that's what we're looking for in our Innovation Award," FSK Managing Director reveals to potential applicants for the FSK Innovation Award for Foamed Plastics and Polyurethanes. "We charge up to EUR 3,000 for an outstanding innovation, so of course we also expect a great idea, a unique approach and a top product." The trade association presents the award every year, which is intended not only to reflect the innovative strength of the industry, but also to promote it. Applications for the Innovation Award 2024 will therefore be accepted until 22 September 2024.
Among us: New member Metzeler Schaum GmbH introduces itself
The FSK is pleased to welcome Metzeler Schaum GmbH as a new member of the association and to introduce it to you below: Metzeler Schaum GmbH is an established member of the foam industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Part of The Vita Group, Metzeler Schaum GmbH has built a legacy of developing tailor-made foam solutions that cater to the specific needs of its clients. The company's philosophy is rooted in the belief that every foam application requires a unique approach, and it does not subscribe to “off the shelf” solutions. Instead, Metzeler Schaum GmbH prides itself on creating the optimal foam for each application, reflecting its extensive experience in both chemistry and machine technology. As one of the leading foam manufacturers in Europe, with a production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of foam per year and millions of formed parts annually, Metzeler Schaum GmbH is a powerhouse in foam production and innovation.
PFAS, sustainability, AI – expert meeting discusses the major challenges facing small and medium-sized companies // Important platform for professional exchange – Converter Network Specialists Day at Hanno Werk GmbH & Co. KG in Laatzen GalleryPFAS, sustainability, AI – expert meeting discusses the major challenges facing small and medium-sized companies // Important platform for professional exchange – Converter Network Specialists Day at Hanno Werk GmbH & Co. KG in Laatzen
PFAS, sustainability, AI – expert meeting discusses the major challenges facing small and medium-sized companies // Important platform for professional exchange – Converter Network Specialists Day at Hanno Werk GmbH & Co. KG in Laatzen
The Converter Network of the Foamed Plastics and Polyurethanes Association (FSK) hosted a conference in Laatzen near Hanover on June 20, 2024. The program of networking, specialist presentations and factory tours offered a balanced and informative event. The event was hosted by FSK member Hanno Werk GmbH & Co. KG, which provided unique insights into the work of the company during the factory tour. The enthusiasm and interest of the participants in the modern, family-run, medium-sized foam processor was correspondingly high. "The company's special culture of appreciation runs through all levels of the business. You could already feel this in the welcome from the Managing Director Volker Brock and in the conversations with the employees," says Klaus Junginger, describing the great atmosphere and working climate at Hanno Werk GmbH & Co. KG.
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The Specialist Association Foamed Plastics and Polyurethanes (FSK) is an association of the plastics processing industry, representing a total volume of around 9 billion euros in the polyurethane and foamed plastics industry. The FSK is part of a network of numerous associations, such as the ARGE specialist associations for chemicals, plastics and textiles.
Innovation/Awards
Honouring ideas and innovations, supporting the next generation, encouraging with examples, actively shaping the future – these are the tasks to which the FSK Innovation Award is dedicated. New ideas lead to new products …
Materials / Applications
Here you can find initial material information on all foams such as polyethylene, polypropylene, XPS, EPS, melamine resin foam, PVC foam, rubber foam and polyurethane…
