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We want to make industries greener

Choosing a lightweight high-performing core material for your application enhances not only economic, social and environmental wellbeing but also makes industries becoming greener. Work with us and our products on the core of a better tomorrow.

The brands we are made of

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

AIREX® rigid foams
AIREX® rigid foams

Closed-cell foams filled 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.

Sandwich technology with AIREX® foams and BALTEK® balsa

What is a core material and what a sandwich construction? Components manufactured as so called sandwiches are made by attaching two thin skins to a lightweight core. Such sandwich panels distribute efficiently mechanical properties in the component's structure. Bending stresses are maximum at exterior, so the further away from the centerline, the higher the impact of the material's bending strength and stiffness. It's all about concentrating the material's stiffness and strength at the exterior of your structure.

Nature shows the way

This concept is by the way not a new invention - look how extensively nature uses the skin/core concept- Just think of the bones of a bird.

Greatly improves performance

Lightweight sandwich structures allow building high-performing systems that would not be possible in conventional design.

Significantly reduces energy consumption

Lightweight vehicles consume considerably less fuel and can get more payload capacity.

Considerably facilitates handling

The handling of moving parts is greatly facilitated by reduced weight, so processes become faster at less effort.

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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 bring you 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] AIREX® T92 SealX - Wind Turbine Blade OEM, Brazil

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

[Marine] AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC - IBBI, USA

[Marine] AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC - IBBI, USA

[Automotive] BALTEK® SBC - General Motors, USA

[Automotive] BALTEK® SBC - General Motors, USA

[Rail] AIREX® T90 - Stadler Rail Group, Switzerland

[Rail] AIREX® T90 - Stadler Rail Group, Switzerland

[Aerospace] AIREX® R82 - European Aerospace OEM, Germany

[Aerospace] AIREX® R82 - European Aerospace OEM, Germany

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

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

[Industry] AIREX® R82 - Norma MPM, Denmark

[Industry] AIREX® R82 - Norma MPM, Denmark

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

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

AIREX® T92 SealX – Sturctural 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] AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC - IBBI, USA

[Marine] AIREX® T92, BALTEK® SB, BALTEK® SBC - IBBI, USA

AIREX® T92 – Structural and Sustainable Foam
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] BALTEK® SBC - General Motors, USA

[Automotive] BALTEK® SBC - General Motors, USA

BALTEK® SBC – FSC Plantation controlled structural Balsa for Infusion


Application

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

Processing

  • Compression molding

Benefits

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

[Rail] AIREX® T90 - Stadler Rail Group, Switzerland

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] AIREX® R82 - European Aerospace OEM, Germany

[Aerospace] AIREX® R82 - European Aerospace OEM, Germany

AIREX® R82 – Radar Transparent 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] BALTEK® SB - Lightweight Structures BV, Netherlands

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

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] AIREX® R82 - Norma MPM, Denmark

[Industry] AIREX® R82 - Norma MPM, Denmark

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

Application

  • Radar antennas with AIREX® R82.60

Processing

  • Bonding

Benefits

  • Excellent product quality and performance
  • Outstanding radar transparency
  • Very low water absorption
  • Worldwide fully satisfied customers

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