A global leader manufacturing high-quality core materials

Our focus is set to develop strong and solid, lightweight core materials that allow manufacturing more durable, sustainable and energy-efficient end products. With more than 75 years of experience, we have been able to supply numerous applications and support succeeding projects.

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Our brands

Make your choice out of the broadest portfolio of high-performing and sustainable core materials made of PET foam and balsa wood.

AIREX® rigid foams
AIREX® rigid foams

Closed-cell foams fililed with 50-96% air - AIREX® rigid foams give your sandwich structures outstanding strength, excellent stiffness and minimal weight.
BALTEK® balsa wood
BALTEK® balsa wood

Grown on our own plantations in Ecuador and Papua New Guinea, BALTEK® balsa woood is the only structural core material made of natural, renewable resources.
LANTOR®
LANTOR®

The LANTOR® Composites division offers a comprehensive range of innovative nonwoven solutions for the Composites (Fibre Reinforced Plastics) industry.
AIREX® soft foams
AIREX® soft foams

Air is just the essence of our products - the Swiss made AIREX® mats and Balance-pads for the fitness/sport and reha markets are comprised of up to 96% air. Take a moment to breathe and put all stress and worries of the day aside.

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Numerous partners and customers have chosen our high-performing and sustainable products made of rigid foams and balsa wood - the broadest portfolio of core materials produced by a global leader and pioneer in industrial sandwich technology.

Engineering with a purpose

Reduce your operating costs while retain the highest quality

Our enginerering core competency is to develop effective configurations for lightweight composites that result in added value and customized sustainable solutions.

Support in all project phases

We support you in all project phases - our services are as individual as your needs.

Build a sustainable future

Our products and engagement are focused to make a positive impact on the environment and society. We care - care with us!

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References

Renewable energy | Wind Turbine Blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

Renewable energy | Wind Turbine Blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

Marine | IBBI, USA - AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC

Marine | IBBI, USA - AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC

Automotive | General Motors, USA - BALTEK® SBC

Automotive | General Motors, USA - BALTEK® SBC

Rail | Stadler Rail Group, Switzerland - AIREX® T90

Rail | Stadler Rail Group, Switzerland - AIREX® T90

Aerospace | European Aerospace OEM, Germany - AIREX® R82

Aerospace | European Aerospace OEM, Germany - AIREX® R82

Building & Construction | Lightweight Structures BV, Netherlands - BALTEK® SB

Building & Construction | Lightweight Structures BV, Netherlands - BALTEK® SB

Industry | Corrosion Companies Inc., USA - BALTEK® SB

Industry | Corrosion Companies Inc., USA - BALTEK® SB

Renewable energy | Wind Turbine Blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

Renewable energy | Wind Turbine Blade OEM, Brazil - AIREX® T92 SealX

AIREX® T92 – Structural and Sustainable


Application

  • Shear web and shell infusion with AIREX® T92 SealX for production of 6,500kg wind turbine blades

Processing

  • Vacuum infusion

Benefits

  • Total cost of ownership:
    • Total resin saving over 3%
    • Total weight saving 1%
    • Excellent fatigue strength
    • Consistently high product quality
  • Global availability
  • Recyclable product
Marine | IBBI, USA - AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC

Marine | IBBI, USA - AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC

AIREX® T92 – Structural and Sustainable
BALTEK® SB – Select Grade Structural Balsa
BALTEK® SBC – FSC Plantation controlled structural Balsa


Application
  • AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC series for different boats

Benefits

  • Excellent product quality
  • Outstanding fatigue resistance properties
  • Environmentally friendly products
  • Support and in-house testing by 3A Composites Core Materials
  • Global availability
Automotive | General Motors, USA - BALTEK® SBC

Automotive | General Motors, USA - BALTEK® SBC

BALTEK® SBC – FSC Plantation controlled structural Balsa


 Application

  • Floor panels and trunk floor of Cadillac XLR sandwiched with BALTEK® SB.100


Processing

  • Compression molding


Benefits

  • Improved part performance (stiffness, noise reduction, vibration damping)
  • Increased productivity and cost efficiency
Rail | Stadler Rail Group, Switzerland - AIREX® T90

Rail | Stadler Rail Group, Switzerland - AIREX® T90

AIREX® T90 – Economic and Fire Retardant


 Application

  • Front end and floors of ‘KISS‘ double-decker train with AIREX® T90

Processing

  • Resin infusion and adhesive bonding

Benefits

  • Lightweight and energy saving
  • Excellent fire resistance and outstanding price / performance
  • Ratio
  • Sustainability
Aerospace | European Aerospace OEM, Germany - AIREX® R82

Aerospace | European Aerospace OEM, Germany - AIREX® R82

AIREX® R82 – Radar Rransparent with Fire and High Temperature Performance


 Application

  • Interior panels of new passenger jets with AIREX® R82.60

Processing

  • Bonding

Benefits

  • Thermal and acoustic insulation
  • Low weight
  • Cost effective construction and processing
Building & Construction | Lightweight Structures BV, Netherlands - BALTEK® SB

Building & Construction | Lightweight Structures BV, Netherlands - BALTEK® SB

BALTEK® SB – Select Grade Structural Balsa


 Application

  • First composite bridge in Utrecht with BALTEK® SB.150

Processing

  • Vacuum infusion

Benefits

  • Reduced total life cycle costs Unparalleled strength and stiffness of BALTEK® SB.150
Industry | Corrosion Companies Inc., USA - BALTEK® SB

Industry | Corrosion Companies Inc., USA - BALTEK® SB

BALTEK® SB – Select Grade Structural Balsa


Application

  • Tank trailers with BALTEK® SB

Processing

  • Wet lamination (filament winding)

Benefits

  • High product performance
  • Light weight substantially reduce fuel consumption and costs

Building a greener future around communities

While respecting nature, forest and water resources, our sustainablity efforts try to enhance social, environmental, industrial, corporate and financial wellbeing. Building sustainable products is our way of working for a better tomorrow.

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