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23 Jul 2008  -  Germany / United States

Armacell acquires the PropaCene business from Cellect

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Armacell is further strengthening its position on the American market by purchasing a key business division of foam manufacturer Cellect (St. Johnsville, New York), as announced on July 10, 2008. With the acquisition of the PropaCene business, Armacell is further broadening its product portfolio through the addition of a range of highly environmentally friendly foams. In the medium term, it is also intended to introduce the innovative technology in Europe. The agreement with Cellect additionally includes a license arrangement for the worldwide sale of other Cellect products.

PropaCene is a polypropylene-based foam that is 100 % recyclable. Through the use of physical blowing agents in the manufacturing process, PropaCene also requires less energy to make. The material has a broad range of applications, including uses in the automotive and packaging industries, for example.

“This acquisition is a further important step in our international growth strategy. Armacell is a pioneer and groundbreaker in the production of new, green technical foams. By developing or acquiring new manufacturing technologies, we have the capability today to foam materials which couldn’t be foamed in the past. New process technologies enable us to offer engineered foams with improved properties that can be completely recycled. Indeed, our long-term goal is to develop alternative products to non-recyclable materials for a wide range of applications.” says Ulrich Weimer, President of Armacell International Holding GmbH, commenting on the latest transaction.

Alongside the acquisition of the PropaCene business, Armacell and Cellect have also agreed on a license arrangement for the worldwide sale, marketing and distribution of other Cellect products; this is intended to be the first step towards long-term cooperation between the two companies.

About Armacell
Armacell is a manufacturer of engineered foams and the world leader in the market for flexible technical insulation materials. In the financial year 2007, the company made an annual gross turnover of around 400 million euros. The group of companies has 20 factories in 13 countries including China, Australia, North and South America and is headquartered in Münster, Germany. The company’s workforce of approximately 2,500 people produce Armaflex, the leading brand in the field of flexible technical insulation. Among this Armacell also offers thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems for pipe insulation and special foams for industrial and leisure applica¬tions.

Caption: Ulrich Weimer, President of the Armacell International Holding GmbH.

Source : Armacell