TOP 10 manufacturers of polyurethane foam

Installation today windows and doors, carrying out work related to sealing, it is impossible to imagine without the use of mounting foam. This material has already firmly entered our lives and has proven itself in the construction market. With its help they perform installation, sound insulation, sealing and heat insulation works. Polyurethane foam it is able to penetrate into the most inaccessible places and completely fill them, while it hardens itself quickly enough and quickly, forming a strong and hard plastic. There are more and more ways to use polyurethane foam every day, because its unique properties and our ingenuity allow us to use this material in many repair and construction works.

When it comes to serious work, the quality of polyurethane foam comes first: it must “stick” well to the surface and not drain off it, must be flexible, not give strong shrinkage and not crumble after solidification. But often the name of the manufacturer speaks about the quality of a particular mounting foam. Dwell on the best manufacturers of polyurethane foam in the world market and in Russia.

TOP 5 global manufacturers

SOUDAL (Belgium)

Soudal - the company whose head office is located in Belgium, and representative offices and production facilities - all over the world. Today, production is established not only in Belgium, but also throughout Europe, in the USA, India, South America, Africa - only 15 production facilities and more than 40 representative offices in different countries. Soudal is a world leader in sealant productionpolyurethane aerosol foams, gaskets, etc. The company has firmly established itself in this market and has been holding for about 50 years. During this time, the products began to be in great demand, as it is of high quality, a large assortment and a relatively reasonable price. In the manufacturer’s lineup there are products designed for professional and domestic use, so everyone can find the necessary material.

Among all Soudal products, it is the foam that holds the key position. Today, this company is considered the world's largest manufacturer of polyurethane foam: it is here that all innovative technologies are developed, which then enter the world market and determine the further development of construction technologies. So, the company's specialists in the laboratories created a mounting foam for working at low temperatures, foam with low expansion and foam with increased productivity. One of the latest achievements is the invention of a special applicator, which will simplify all ongoing work and expand their spectrum. The manufacturer does not stop there, but continues to improve its products. Probably, it is not necessary to say that the most modern equipment is used here, they monitor compliance with quality standards, carefully monitor all products.

Today, Soudal produces winter, pistol, winter pistol, two-component polyurethane foam, foam with an applicator, as well as polyurethane foam cleaners and means for its removal.

PENOSIL (Estonia)

A relatively young company founded in 1998 in Estonia.Nevertheless, to date, the manufacturer has managed to achieve the presentation of its products on the market in more than 50 countries. Moreover, the company produces more than 10% of polyurethane foam in Europe, which becomes the basis for further stable development. Today the company produces not only mounting foam, but also adhesives, cleaners, sealants, construction chemistry, building materials for professionals and for home use. From a small business Penosil today has grown into a real giant.

Brand Penosil Today owned by Krimelte, which carefully examines the market and ultimately presents customers with the most suitable products. So, everything that is manufactured here, including and polyurethane foam, is made in several series: Gold, Standard and Premium.

• Assembly Gold series foam is for professional use not only in housing, but also in manufacturing. It has a low coefficient of expansion, forms a surface of high density, without causing stress in building structures. All this determines a wide range of possible work, as well as use during the most delicate work. In addition, certain types can be used at very low temperatures, up to -18.
• Premium Series is suitable for both domestic and professional use.. It is universal, combines high quality and reasonable price. In the series there is a usual mounting foam, as well as all-weather and even winter foam, but in this case it can be operated at a temperature not lower than -10.
• FROMSeries Standart - high quality and the best price. The products are intended for non-specific work where high quality is not required.

In addition, the manufacturer’s assortment includes mounting foams designed for specific work: installation of windows, insulation of communications, for processing joints, etc.

Dr. Schenk (Germany)

German company, which has existed for about 80 years. During this time, she managed to establish production in different countries of the world and completely take control of the production of polyurethane foam. By the way, there are production facilities in Russia, where products are manufactured for the European market. Wherever production is carried out, it passes under strict control and in compliance with all norms and rules. A laboratory located in Germany is constantly working on improving products, and as an indicator and confirmation of high quality, the company received ISO 9001: 2008 certificate.

Range of products manufactured under the brand name Dr. Schenk includes not only mounting foam, but also sealants, gaskets, liquid Nails, masking tape and other goods. As for the mounting foam specifically, the manufacturer is trying to constantly improve the quality and increase the range so that the buyer receives premium goods at an affordable price. Today, the market offers professional and household all-weather foam, foam for plastic structures, two-component foam, fireproof, for underground work, for working with a gun, etc.

Illbruck (Germany)

German companyleading its activities since 1952. The main activity is the production of materials for sealing in the field of industrial production and construction. Today the company has representative offices in 25 countries. The company is trying to make its products as high-quality as possible, to constantly improve it, to be in contact with the buyer in order to satisfy his needs as much as possible.

At the moment, the company boasts unique in-house developments that make products as high-quality and versatile as possible. The range of mounting foams is the broadest: summer and winter, fire-fighting and two-component.Quality is confirmed by many years of production experience, constantly evolving technologies and reviews of millions of professionals.

Kim Teс (Germany)

Another high-profile company German quality. Products under the above trademark are manufactured by the company. KIM Jarolim im-und Export GmbH and is supplied to European, American and domestic markets. Among the basic principles of its development, the company distinguishes traditional reliability and quality, a desire to please customers and constantly develop, improving its products.

Today, the company is a world leader in the production of polyurethane foam, sealants, paint and roofing materials, sealants and insulation, enamels, primers, varnishes, etc. The production of summer, winter and all-weather mounting foam for domestic and professional use, as well as fire-resistant, pistol and special foam, adapted for use in specific situations, has been established. All products are characterized by consistently high German quality, since their control is carried out at all stages of production.

TOP 5 Russian manufacturers

Profflex

The company, located in the Tula region, and specializing only in the production of polyurethane foam. Product quality is guaranteed using modern equipment and high-quality raw materials from leading manufacturers. In addition, weight control of foam cylinders is carried out, which guarantees high quality.

Powerful production sites today produce professional, household and special mounting foamsas well as related products. So, under the Profflex brand, a huge assortment of polyurethane foam appears on the market today that can satisfy any request: there are winter, summer, all-weather foams, universal foams, fire-resistant and adhesive foams. The manufacturer provides more than detailed information about each option, so choosing the right option is not a problem.

ZAO Elf Filling (KUDO)

Under the brand name KUDO appears today company with 15 years of experience production of various technical aerosols. The established traditions and product quality control at every stage are the basis for forming the image of a responsible producer of quality goods.

Elf Filling CJSC is one of the leading domestic companies in the production of polyurethane foam, although it was launched only in 2012, for which a modern automatic line was equipped. Modern equipment is used, as well as its own research center, which not only monitors the quality of products, but also constantly seeks ways to improve it.

Today, mounting foam is produced using modern technologies using our own developments. It is characterized by high quality, good adhesion, slight shrinkage, rapid polymerization. The range includes products for professional use and for private consumers: these are two lines, Proff and Home, with different volumes, characteristics and features.

DeLux LLC

Domestic manufacturer of polyurethane foam, which is trying to produce products not inferior in quality to European companies. The manufacturer specializes in the production of polyurethane foam and cleaners, trying to constantly improve production technology. For this, modern European equipment and raw materials of the highest quality are used.

Assembly foam is produced for both professional and private use. It is characterized by consistently high quality, reasonable price, high yield, high polymerization rate, good adhesion. So, the series for professional and domestic use include winter, all-weather and fire-resistant foam. All of it has quality certificates, and the company is engaged in the production of polyurethane foam cleaners.

Premium Product (Premium)

A relatively new company in the domestic market for the production of foam. It has been working since 2014, it specializes only in the production of various types of polyurethane foam, and has already managed to establish itself competitive prices, high quality, individual approach to each client and the presence of a discount system.

The product range is still not very wide., and the company provides a choice winter and summer foam. In the future, it is planned to expand production and produce special types of foam, as well as separately professional and household products.

LLC VladPromPen

The company from Vladimir produces an assembly foam under the brand "Master". The key rule in the company's activities is the best value for money. The manufacturer offers mounting foam for both professional and domestic use, for which high-quality components are used, which ultimately allows you to get products with excellent performance.

In addition, Russia manufactures polyurethane foam of European manufacturers according to their proprietary technologies.