Foam Expo Europe, the largest international trade fair dedicated to the foam manufacturing supply chain, will return to Messe Stuttgart from 3-5 December 2024. With over 200 exhibitors and industry leaders, this event promises to spotlight the latest innovations in foam materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainable applications.
Now in its sixth year, the trade fair attracts thousands of professionals from industries including automotive, aerospace, packaging, construction, and medical sectors. Attendees can discuss their technical requirements with key exhibitors such as JSP, showcasing foam solutions for light weighting and sustainability, Zotefoams, featuring high-performance, recyclable materials, and BÄUMER, known for advanced foam cutting and automation technologies.
The event also offers a three-day conference program with sessions on critical industry trends.
Key topics include:
· Sustainability and Regulation: Balancing European competitiveness with environmental goals.
· Circular Economy in Packaging: Reducing landfill waste from foam packaging like expanded polypropylene (EPP).
· Bio-based Innovations: Transitioning car and aircraft seating to bio-based, modular designs.
· AI in Foam Manufacturing: Optimizing foam production through digital simulation and artificial intelligence.
Notable speakers include our own Jörg Palmersheim, Secretary General of ISOPA, Roland Krämer from NEVEON Holding, Ilya Ivkin of Emma – The Sleep Company, Bart Haelterman from Carpenter Co., Sumitra Rajagopalan of Bioastra Technologies, and Robert Pluska from JSP Advanced Solutions.
Jörg Palmersheim will be speaking on 4 December at the dedicated panel discussion on Overcoming Regulation Fatigue to Achieve Sustainability Goals. The session will focus on our industry’s important sustainability path and the challenges faced along the way, including economic pressures, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical threats.
Co-located with the Adhesives & Bonding Expo and Thermal Management Expo, the event offers free access to all three shows, allowing participants to explore cross-industry innovations. For more information and registration, visit www.foam-expo-europe.com.