Carpenter Company  

Richmond,  VA 
United States
https://carpenter.com/en/

• Booth: 1501

Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams. Carpenter also serves a diversified global marketplace with polyurethane chemical solutions, polyester fibers, and insulation materials through a network of more than 70 production locations. Our 6,500+ employees across the globe seek to provide the most innovative products and solutions with a focus on enhancing the quality of people’s lives while being a good steward of our resources.

 Press Releases

• Carpenter Co. Acquires Flexible Foam Assets of NCFI (Feb 16, 2024)

  Richmond, VA: Carpenter Co., the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams, has signed an agreement to acquire the flexible foam assets of NCFI’s Consumer Products Division. The Division, based in Mount Airy, North Carolina, features scientifically-engineered foams for the furniture, mattress, aircraft, aerospace, marine, medical industries, and several additional market segments.

  Brad Beauchamp, CEO of Carpenter Co., said, “We are excited to bring the world class products and people of NCFI to Carpenter. This acquisition will further our integration and growth of the Engineered Foams business that we acquired from Recticel earlier this year. The Mt. Airy location and the diverse set of products made therein will complement our current business portfolio.”

  The NCFI Consumer Products Division site in Mount Airy will complement Carpenter’s existing operations in Conover, North Carolina, as well as provide additional capacity to make select foam grades offered by the former Recticel Engineered Foams business. Moreover, NCFI’s commitment to sustainability and innovation supports Carpenter’s vision: to be admired for creating products and delivering solutions that help make the world more comfortable, safer, and healthier.

  About Carpenter Co.

  Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is one of the world’s largest producers of comfort products.  As an innovator, manufacturer, and supplier of foam, fiber, and chemicals, the company strives to make the world healthier, safer, and more comfortable.

• Carpenter Acquires Recticel NV’s Engineered Foams Division (Feb 16, 2024)

  Richmond, Virginia: Carpenter Co., one of the world’s largest producers of comfort products, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Recticel N.V.’s Engineered Foams Division, which includes the former Foam Partner and Otto Bock operations. The acquisition creates the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams and specialty polymer products.

  
  Recticel, a Belgian company with origins tracing back to 1778, comprises people, offices and production facilities in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. The transaction allows Carpenter to expand its geographic footprint, explore new product lines and add new capabilities to the industry leader.

  
  Brad Beauchamp, CEO of Carpenter Co., expressed, “We are very excited to welcome the employees of Recticel, Foam Partner and Otto Bock into Carpenter. We believe that combining these great businesses with ours will result in the best flexible foam company throughout all market segments and geographic locations. We believe that this acquisition will bring additional innovations in polyurethane foam beyond our industry leading materials like Serene^® foam, Hybrid TheraGel^™ memory foam and others. Recticel is also known for their leadership in sustainability and recycling of foam materials and we expect that to pair very well with our own developments on those issues that are facing the industry.”

  
  Both Carpenter and Recticel have demonstrated a commitment to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. United together, the combined organization will work towards a shared purpose: to enhance the quality of life for everyone through its products and services.

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