NOMAPACK®

You crack it. We pack it.

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NMCAll about comfort and safety

ContentsNMC – all about comfort and safety 2NOMAPACK® – covering all the bases 4Automotive industry 6 Construction 10 Interior design 14 Consumers/Converting 18NOMAPACK® – watch the ideas take shape 22NOMAPACK® – the full product range 24NOMAPACK® – our range of products and skills 26NOMAPACK® – a dozen good reasons 30NOMAPACK® – our technologies 32NOMAPACK® – customer benefits 34NMC – all about protection, beauty and pleasure 36NMC – technology & know-how 40NMC – what matters to us 42

People have always bartered and swapped things – starting within their own community and then branching out over increasing-

ly long distances. Goods in exchange for goods later evolved into goods in exchange for money. Trade was bringing different

cultures together. And before long it was not just exotic goods that were crossing the oceans, but also languages, world views

and ideas. The supply and transportation of goods over long distances created demands in terms of their shelf life and sparked

off technological developments and social changes. One aim has always been central, and that is to protect the merchandise

from outside influences. Indeed, a package has to arrive safely to be a bundle of joy. This is still the case to this day.

There has, however, been a radical change in the variety of the goods. The era of industrialisation was shaped by revolutionary

inventions. Modern-day masterminds are primarily working on perfecting and fine-tuning products – faster and faster, smaller and

smaller, lighter and lighter – product development is heading for the land of superlatives. All this may please the consumer,

but there is a downside as well. Indeed, as the performance of products is enhanced, so too is their susceptibility.

We at NMC have been in the business of generating and sustaining the feel-good factor for half a century, employing high-

ly developed technologies and sophisticated products. Our key area of expertise lies in the manufacture of industrial foams. This

also includes making profiles which provide effective protection for goods in transit. Not only do we emphasise the functionality

but we also appreciate the aesthetics. NOMAPACK® – because as clothes make the man, so packaging makes good brands!

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NOMAPACK®

Covering all the bases

Countless products travel the world and conquer the globe. Some are cheap mass-produced articles and others are beautifully

crafted handiwork, but all are born out of deft workmanship, a willingness to take risks and innovative strength. That’s

why these products deserve to be safe and secure in their packaging and arrive at their destination in a dignified manner.

When it comes to packaging, the requirements depend entirely on the nature of the contents being packaged. Whether for the

automotive industry, the construction sector, the domestic market, or for high-end consumer goods, the main point of packaging

is usually to protect the goods from scratches, breakage and damage caused by impact. Innovative, lightweight packag-

ing materials are creating space in all means of transport – by road, sea and air. This in turn saves energy, time and money.

What’s more, it is patently obvious that an aesthetic wrapper and good visual merchandising can effectively sway the decision

to buy a product.

NOMAPACK® profiles provide packaging, embellishment and protection for everything – with no exception. Our standard

products are already sufficient to cover the majority of current packaging requirements. But if your product is really unusual and

exceptional, we will factor in the specific shape and properties of the material and customise the packaging for an exact

fit. Our specialists will explore the specific problems – together with your experts – and come up with a packaging solution

perfectly tailored to your requirements. And we have the resources and innovative finishing processes – quite apart from our

experience and enthusiasm – to meet particular challenges and to create the seemingly impossible from foam. Putting it plainly,

NOMAPACK® will see your quality product safely through to the end customer.

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Automotive industryNOMAPACK® – the airbag for car parts

Status symbol, a resplendent vision in chrome, number one means of transport – the motor car. Cared for, looked after, and

polished to a mirror finish. Our love affair with the car is not infrequently one of intense passion. Often a major expense

and the subject of extensive research. No wonder that every little scratch in the paintwork really hurts.

Just like people, new cars have their tender spots. Bumpers and doors, for example, are particularly vulnerable when being

transported. Similarly, components like shock absorbers, bonnets, wheel rims and windscreens have to arrive at the spare parts

dealership in perfect condition and just in time. Some of the parts have sharp edges and require well-designed and robust

packaging. NOMAPACK® protects valuable items, thus avoiding high warranty claims which can arise through damage

in transit and subsequent touching-up of paintwork. Moreover, our solutions can easily be integrated in existing conveyor-belt

assembly lines, effecting maximum protection and guaranteed product quality from production right through to delivery. Not

only does NOMAPACK® protect delicate paint finishes but it also leaves no traces when removed. Our materials can also

be recycled easily after use in the interests of minimising environmental impact. Entirely in keeping with a forward-looking and

sustainable automotive industry.

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Cars are designed to

move – but if they start

rolling while they are still

being delivered then good protec-

tion is needed to avoid any adverse

consequences. Moreover, profiles

supplied by NOMAPACK® leave no

traces when removed, preventing any

warranty claims for damage in transit.

A bumper needs to be

able to take the knocks.

But, until it is safely in

the garage as part of a new vehicle,

it actually needs effective protec-

tion. Bumper profiles developed by

NOMAPACK® provide this in style.

Long before windscreens

contribute to the pleasure

of driving and convey

a feeling of security, they themselves

need full and effective transport protec-

tion. NOMAPACK® is a natural in this

regard. We just adapt the profile sym-

metry to fit the various windscreens.

Transport Bumpers Windscreens

Whether it’s a brand-

new bonnet, a car door

or an exhaust system,

NOMAPACK® provides reliable protec-

tion for the various shapes and finishes

on body panels and car parts. The

special coextruded profiles with a par-

ticularly hard-wearing interior surface

are designed to prevent the profile from

puncturing at the critical points.

NOMAPACK® provides

effective protection for

shock absorbers, shock

absorber mountings and other spare

parts, guaranteeing top quality.

And because the practical standard

profile developed by NOMAPACK®

is extremely flexible, it can easily be

stretched to fit any shock absorber.

The sight of gleaming

chrome wheel rims is a

heart-stopping moment

for car lovers. And the pallet dividers

made by NOMAPACK® ensure that

the shiny surface is still perfect

on delivery.

Shock absorbersWheel rimsBodywork

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ConstructionNOMAPACK® – the bodyguard on the building site

Dust, noise, dirt: building sites are high-pressure environments where time is of the essence. The hectic pace means that delicate

items are not always treated lightly, with expensive materials or machines left lying around on the ground or sent on a rough

ride to be transported to another floor.

NOMAPACK® is also the right solution on the building site, where the innovative and versatile foam profiles provide reliable

protection for windows, doors, garage doors, radiators or even solar panels, keeping valuable items in one piece and a real

source of pleasure.

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Doors/gates WindowsHeating/ bathroom

Every door separates

private spaces from

public spaces and offers

protection from the elements. With its

cleverly designed edge guards and

surface protectors NOMAPACK® sets

new standards. Its capability is down

to extra-thick profiles with integrated

multiple shock protection, and impact

and vibration shielding.

Windows bring aspect

and protection in all

weathers. And before

they are fitted NOMAPACK® provides

reliable protection for window panes

and window frames thanks to effective

surface protection and raised

side profiles.

A well-controlled heating

system and a comfort-

able bathroom are just

the tonic after a long day at work.

NOMAPACK® ensures that radia-

tors, washbasins and bathtubs arrive

safe and sound in their intended

home. Practical and pliable, the slit

NOMAPACK® Stretch profile extends

to give a snug fit on all radiators.

Glass/ solar panels Building sites Civil engineering

Solar panels and

panes of glass are

technical masterpieces

and they are easily damaged. But

NOMAPACK® is on hand to save

them their inevitable fate. Special

coextruded profiles comprising two

layers of different thicknesses provide

consistent protection.

Heavy duty awaits con-

crete members, enclos-

ures and display panels.

And as they make their way to their

various positions NOMAPACK® plays

the bodyguard.

Building sites are busy

places. But delicate items

which are sitting around

and waiting to be fitted are fully pro-

tected with NOMAPACK®. Scaffolding

and stages can also be covered

with our profiles in order to prevent

accidents.

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Interior designNOMAPACK® – for the safe arrival of precious things

Cosy living rooms impart a sense of calm and security. And our living environment is enhanced further still by beautifully

designed furniture. All these things combine to form the feel-good factor of having everything under control in the privacy of

our own homes.

Creating intelligent packaging solutions for the transportation and storage of living room, bathroom and office furniture is our

passion. NOMAPACK® will quite literally carry your furniture to the ends of the earth – from the production line to the end

customer. We use a range of profiles, such as U shapes, L shapes and padding, to handle glass, wood, plastic and metal

surfaces and edges with care and efficiency. Knowing that we are helping to enhance the aesthetics of living rooms all over

the world makes our work easier and gives us scope for new ideas.

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Furniture Glass/mirrorsBathroom furniture

With NOMAPACK®

house and garden

furniture with vulnerable

surfaces and edges arrives safely

at its destination. NOMAPACK® U

Multishape has V-shaped cut-outs,

for example, which make it ideal for

transporting round or oval tables.

Glass coffee tables

and kitchen tables add

clean lines to interior

design, and well-placed mirrors can

open up spaces. For an unspoilt,

crystal-clear ambience, we recommend

NOMAPACK® to protect glass from

being scratched in transit.

The sparkle on the mir-

rored cabinets, the soft

glow of ceramics, the

elegance of the fittings – it’s what

we like. And NOMAPACK® allows

chrome finishes, mirrored surfaces and

high-gloss finishes to shine.

Office equipment Art/museums Removals

When ergonomics and

style are the dominant

themes in the office, the

setting is right for concentration. The

professional packaging of furnishings

also has a part to play in this.

NOMAPACK® provides loving protec-

tion for office chairs, desks, lamps and

filing cabinets on their way to work.

The tangible expression of

extraordinary ideas is an

art form. It is simple, by

comparison, to deliver such works of art

safely to a fitting setting. NOMAPACK®

is the right transport accessory, ideal for

travelling exhibitions or internal removals.

Whether moving house

or office, the process

needs thinking through

carefully. There is the time and cost fac-

tor as well as natural concerns about

treasured possessions. We say you

pick the date and we’ll pack it – with

NOMAPACK®!

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Consumers/ConvertingNOMAPACK® – safe and durable

“It is not the things themselves which worry us all our lives but what we imagine the things to be,” wrote philosopher Michel de

Montaigne. It can often take a new acquisition in the house to bring home the brilliance of this quotation to us. The image of a

brand is very much defined by its visual appearance – including the packaging. And consumers are quick to conclude what is

inside a package from the look of what is around it. An aesthetic wrapping adds value. And it is key to selling the product.

Consumers are aware of the appearance of a product, and those who choose packaging solutions for life science prod-

ucts are just as aware. That’s why they take care to ensure that medicines and vaccines are in safe and sterile packaging when

they reach the patient. Delicate substances need packaging which protects what is inside and prevents exposure to the outside

world. In consumer products, by contrast, the top priorities are efficient packing systems on the conveyor belt, space-saving

logistics solutions and appealing visual merchandising. Whether used for cameras, mobile phones or PCs, NOMAPACK®

takes good care of our beloved electronic gadgets. We will work with you to turn your ideas into foam.

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High-tech Electronics

Home Sppliances

Consumer Electronics

Electronic systems in

industry, medicine and re-

search are investments in

the future and often pay for themselves

over many years. So it is doubly import-

ant to adopt a professional approach

to their transportation and removal –

with NOMAPACK®. One particularly

practical feature is its effectiveness in

preventing static.

High-end electronic

gadgets appeal to the

inner child in a man –

and in women. And packaging

consumer electronics is child’s play

with NOMAPACK®. What’s more,

NOMAPACK® underlines the design-

conscious style of these goods.

NOMAPACK® provides

efficient protection for

household appliances

and machines. The options are unlim-

ited in terms of the versatility of the

formats and the access to snug-fitting

solutions.

Life Science Customizing

Vaccines and medicines

must be absolutely intact

when they arrive at their

destination. Fluctuations in temperature

also need to be avoided at all costs.

NOMAPACK® profiles will stay at

their original temperature for up to 72

hours, leaving health professionals and

research scientists free to concentrate

on the essentials.

The range of products

and variety of shapes is

limitless. Some packag-

ing problems cannot be solved with

standard products. We work with

you to analyse the requirements and

customise the products to meet

specific purposes.

Products are subject to

rapid changes and so is

the packaging problem.

Another of our strengths is adapting

existing packaging solutions to meet

changing needs.

Your Sector

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NOMAPACK®

NOMAPACK® – watch the ideas take shape

Air, synthetic polymers and know-how are the ingredients needed to end up with a seemingly simple product – foam. On

the way, however, it passes through many stages, complex production processes and innovative techniques. Our aim is to turn

your ideas into foam and to meet your requirements – worldwide.

And this is how we do it: amongst other things, we use various bonding techniques directly on our profiles. We are also adept

at complex processes like coextrusion. We also make foams with reinforced interiors to protect large fragile surfaces. Our

manufacturing processes in general, and specifically those used in the production of NOMAPACK®, are extremely versatile

and flexible. We offer a wide range of foams for all the NMC product lines. We use additives to change certain properties,

such as tear strength and surface hardness. And we add a touch of colour, with 15 standard colours for non-crosslinked foams

and more than 10 for crosslinked foams. Last but not least, we make our products in a wide range of sizes, densities and

shapes. Even our basic range of 6 product lines comprising 13 different NOMAPACK® profile variants (see table starting on

page 26) offers almost unlimited application options. A worldwide network of warehouses and extensive storage facilities with

15 distribution centres and subsidiaries across Europe also put us in a class of our own when it comes to high-speed delivery.

Naturally we are always prepared to customise products to specific requirements. Contact us and we will work together on

high-profile products.

The following pages will give you a small glimpse into the varied and versatile world of NOMAPACK®.

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NOMAPACK®

The full product range

NOMAPACK® UNOMAPACK® U is an effective guard

for corners and all kinds of edges.

Edge trim from 2 to 160 mm

Extremely adaptable Multishape

version

Densities from 25 to 60 kg/m3

Can be supplied in lengths

or on rolls

NOMAPACK® WSNOMAPACK® WS is the innovative

protector for windscreen and glass

transportation.

Patented glass edge protector

Unique special profile with

reinforced interior

Densities of up to 65 kg/m3

Can be supplied in lengths

or on rolls

NOMAPACK® PADNOMAPACK® PAD is a versatile and

highly effective pad with a wide range

of applications.

Available with residue-free non-

permanent adhesive or permanent

adhesive

Most frequently used form of protec-

tion for bumper in transit

Can be cut to your requirements

NOMAPACK® LNOMAPACK® L is a rapid and simple

solution for the protection of corners

and edges.

Available in various edge

lengths and thicknesses

Can be supplied with or

without adhesive

Can be supplied in lengths

or on rolls

NOMAPACK® CNOMAPACK® C provides reliable and

modular protection for corners and

edges.

Made-to-measure solutions designed

to meet customer requirements

Can be supplied in lengths

NOMAPACK® SYSTEMNOMAPACK® SYSTEM, efficient pro-

tection for fragile goods in transit.

Excellent impact cushioning and

antivibration action

Flexible and adaptable tailor-made

solution

Densities from 24 to 30 kg/m3

Can be cut to your requirements

NOMAPACK® U NOMAPACK® PAD

U Multishape Stretch Corner WS Pads Auto Pads Glass Pads L C System O Pallet Dividers

Aut

omot

ive

indu

stry Transport

protection

Doors ● ●

Bumpers ● ● ● ●

Spare parts

Windscreens ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Bodywork ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Wheel rims ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Shock absorbers ● ● ● ● ● ●

Con

struc

tion

Doors ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Gates ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Windows ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Radiators ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Bathrooms ● ● ● ● ● ●

Glass ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Solar panels ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Building sites ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Civil engineering ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Inte

riors

Furniture ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Glass/mirrors ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Bathroom furniture ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Office equipment ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Art/museums ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Removals ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Con

sum

ers/

Con

verti

ng

Home Appliances ● ●

Consumer Electronics ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

High-tech Electronics ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Life Science*

Your Sector*

Customizing*

NOMAPACK® – our range of products and skills

● ● = The ideal purpose-built product for this application ● = Universal profile ideally suited to this purpose * = This product is made to customer specifications. Please contact us for further information!

NOMAPACK® U NOMAPACK® PAD

U Multishape Stretch Corner WS Pads Auto Pads Glass Pads L C System O Pallet Dividers

Aut

omot

ive

indu

stry Transport

protection

Doors ● ●

Bumpers ● ● ● ●

Spare parts

Windscreens ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Bodywork ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Wheel rims ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Shock absorbers ● ● ● ● ● ●

Con

struc

tion

Doors ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Gates ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Windows ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Radiators ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Bathrooms ● ● ● ● ● ●

Glass ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Solar panels ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Building sites ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Civil engineering ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Inte

riors

Furniture ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Glass/mirrors ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Bathroom furniture ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Office equipment ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Art/museums ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Removals ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Con

sum

ers/

Con

verti

ng

Home Appliances ● ●

Consumer Electronics ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

High-tech Electronics ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Life Science*

Your Sector*

Customizing*

NOMAPACK® – our range of products and skills

● ● = The ideal purpose-built product for this application ● = Universal profile ideally suited to this purpose * = This product is made to customer specifications. Please contact us for further information!

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The products illustrated above are purpose-built to customer requirements. Please contact us for further information!

Diversity in shape

Side lengths

Delivery units

Cut pieces

Mini

Lengths

Midi

Rolls

Maxi

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A dozen good reasonsto have NOMAPACK® in your warehouse

We have mastered the development and production technologies for making industrial foams in a wide and diverse range

of densities, colours and shapes. 60 ultra-modern production lines and manufacturing plants in Europe meet the worldwide

demand for pioneering foamed plastic solutions. With almost 40 years’ experience in foam extrusion, we guarantee the

perpetual technological advance of our sector of industry.

Process-controlled systems enable us to respond to global market developments with flexibility and to cater to worldwide market

requirements at short notice. A number of working methods and techniques (extrusion, moulded foam, hot-melt, milling and cutting

processes) cover a wide range of production capabilities, thus allowing a fully customer-oriented foam production service.

As the saying goes, “there’s a solution to everything,” and it is with this motto in mind that we are constantly rising to new chal-

lenges in plastics technology. Our highly qualified industrial engineers are working to safeguard the technological future. And, at the same time, to expedite it. We produce and process a large number of raw materials and develop solutions which

are optimised to meet today’s application requirements and technological demands on modern-day product design.

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Our technologies

Coextrusion is a means whereby a

product can be made in one process

step with two machines running in paral-

lel, hence the possibility of combining

two foams with different properties.

Foams and other materials, such as foils

and films, can also be coextruded with

coloured coatings. The possibilities are

virtually limitless.

Foamed materials are just as diverse as

packaging contents. Packaging profiles

may need to be especially light, extra

hard, ultra-soft or particularly pliable, but

NMC has the necessary know-how when

it comes to open-cell and closed-cell

foams. The relative density, for example,

might range from 18 to 600 kg/m3. Given

this array, we most definitely have the

technology to turn your ideas into reality.

Lamination is the means we use for bond-

ing foam with a wide and diverse range

of materials to design custom-fit solutions

for specific products. We also use extru-

sion techniques to increase the load fac-

tor and provide lasting protection. What’s

more, we have mastered the process of

joining several foam layers together to

a required thickness or connecting foam

profiles widthwise.

Density Laminating Coextrusion

Additives and copolymers affect lev-

els of compressive deformation, tear

strength, per cent elongation at failure,

UV-resistance, fire behaviour, surface

hardness, visual appearance and other

technological characteristics of a product.

Our range also features more than 15

standard colours for non-crosslinked and

crosslinked foams. Other colours can be

supplied on request.

The application of adhesives to profiles

is just one of the finishing processes

which we use to enhance products to

meet customer requirements. We apply

protective foams to coated surfaces

which leave no residues after use. We

also use permanent adhesive on request.

Numerous patents attest to the quality

of our products.

If required, we can produce custom-

ised profiles with special serrations,

such as NOMAPACK® U Stretch and

NOMAPACK® Multishape. A clever

cutting technique makes the material

very flexible and workable – ideal for

your production or transportation needs.

Indeed, objects of various sizes can be

packaged with just one single profile.

AdditivesSpecial serrationsAdhesives

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Customer benefitsProtective HygienicResistant

NOMAPACK® is impact-resistant,

abrasion-proof and scuff-resistant. It is

the ideal way to look after products

which need protection.

NOMAPACK® is made from materials

which pose as little threat as possible to

the environment. Mostly made from LDPE

foam, the products are dirt-repellent, wash-

able and very hygienic. NOMAPACK®

is up to 100% recyclable and justifiably

proud of its excellent environmental

credentials and sustainability.

NOMAPACK® provides reliable

protection from the harmful effects of

outside influences, such as moisture,

water or variations in temperature. It re-

tains its cushioning strength over a long

time, is able to resume its initial shape

at any time, and has an impressive and

genuine capacity to resist multiple shocks.

Lightweight InnovativeFlexible

NOMAPACK® is as light as a feather,

economical on space and therefore

also on transport costs. In addition to

our standard products with a weight

density of 30 kg/m3, we can also sup-

ply numerous densities on request.

NMC offers a wide standard range

and a number of special shapes

in NOMAPACK®. We liaise with the

customer to develop value-added

tailor-made solutions in next to no time.

NOMAPACK® can adapt to any

shape of product and comes in numer-

ous profile sizes – all without fixation

aids. It can also be applied and re-

moved very easily, and its applications

are therefore virtually unlimited.

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NMCAll about protection, beauty and pleasure

NMC offers protectionIn addition to a range of insulants for domestic equipment and appliances, we also develop integrated high-specification

products for high-tech industries. NMC special-purpose solutions can be found on the production lines of many well-known

companies where they make a major contribution to the perfect functioning of manufactured articles or protect them in transit

during or after production. Whether in the automotive sector, architecture, the packaging industry or in sport, NMC provides

life support for companies and consumers.

NMC creates beautyWe have mastered the art of making beautiful and inventive products from plastics, such as columns, mouldings and base-

boards for interiors.

NMC brings pleasureWe like to play around with foam and create recreational products, such as exercise mats, buoyancy aids, seat cushions,

gardening implements and many more items – a one-stop shop for foamed plastic solutions for every area of life.

Read more about our innovative and sustainable products on the following pages.

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In the homeInsulationIndustry

Industrial components and packaging solutionsAutomotive industry

Construction

Interior design

Consumers/converting

Personal protection

Interior decorMouldings and ceiling centres

Ceiling tiles and liquid wallpaper

Chair-rails and baseboards

Columns and pilasters

Lighting solutions

Insulating applicationsIndustrial insulation

Heating and plumbing

Air-conditioning and refrigeration

Solar and high-temperature applications

OEM applications

Domestic insulation

Parquet

Heating and plumbing

Wall, ceilings and floors

On the house Around the house Sport/leisure

OutsideDoor and window frames

Window sills

Stringer courses

Facade elements

Keystones and corbels

Columns

Recreational productsGames

Sports

Gymnastics

Patio and grounds NOMAWOOD® decking

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Technology & know-howFor custom-fit profiles

Over 40 highly qualified experts work in our research centre in Belgium on the solutions of tomorrow. We invest 3 per cent

of our annual turnover in the development of new products. Our specialists work on 250 development projects every year,

thereby creating the basis for future innovations. We work with you to jointly engineer made-to-measure solutions. We also cultivate relations with universities and testing institutes with a view to productive collaboration. Indeed, we are on

a quest for revolutionary, environmentally friendly products and pioneering concepts.

With some 40 years’ experience in foam extrusion and numerous international patents, we guarantee the perpetual

technological advance of our sector of industry. More than 60 state-of-the-art production and manufacturing lines meet the

demand for creative foamed plastic products. And thanks to process-controlled systems we can respond quickly to changing

levels of demand. We produce and process a large number of raw materials and develop foams which satisfy modern-day

requirements in terms of technology and design. Our worldwide IT network means that we can achieve the fastest delivery

times and literally borderless customer service. As such, we are full of confidence as we face the market requirements of

the future.

Sustainability is assuming a central role in the debate about social progress. Sustainable development is based on the

unison of economy, ecology and society. In concrete terms, as far as we are concerned, this means innovation to secure

the long-term economic success of NMC, conservation of resources, and good stewardship of the environment. This is

internalised sustainability – for a decent and humane society. For tomorrow’s world.

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NMCWhat matters to us

Every now and then we all ask ourselves what the future might bring. Our future is undoubtedly in foam. Making industrial

foams entails know-how and innovation. Our rich supply of experience is teamed with valuable observations from practical ap-

plications and theoretical insights from our research centre. And so the visions of today evolve into the top products of tomorrow.

Quality will continue to be at the top of our agenda in future. Products are increasingly being made by machines. Yet their

monitoring and the development of processes and materials lie entirely in the hands of our 1000-strong workforce. Perhaps

it is the foam itself which makes our staff so dedicated? Whether they are working in customer service, research, production,

order processing or delivery, the fascination for our soft, warm, flexible and yet resistant basic material is universally mani-

fest. And to further reinforce this positive attitude we have adopted a quality management system certified as conforming to

ISO 9001:2000.

The basic ethos of NMC is acting with personal responsibility – including towards the environment. We pay more than

mere lip service to effective nature conservation and prefer to let our actions do the talking. The “Responsible Care” initiative

of the chemical industry is our inspiration and basis for action. The new EU regulation on chemicals, introduced in 2007 and

dealing with the registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals, or REACH for short, is also an important guide for us.

What is more, we voluntarily stopped using CFCs and HCFCs back in 1988. We also recycle almost 100 per cent of the

polyethylene rejects from production, to name but one example in this regard. These will continue to be our guiding principles

in future. Indeed, a quality mindset and visionary action inevitably lead to greater quality of life. Today, tomorrow, and the

day after.

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