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The Flexible foams business line focuses primarily on the manufacture, conversion and marketing of predominantly semi-finished goods in flexible polyurethane foam.

The business line is structured around three segments: comfort, technical foams and composite foams, which are distinguished by the characteristic properties of the types of foam, the individual character of the production process or the typical possible applications of the foam.

The Bedding business line focuses in particular on developing, manufacturing and marketing fully finished mattresses, slat bases and bed bases. As one of the leading manufacturers of mattresses, slat bases and bed bases in Europe, the Group endeavours for prominence in its markets mainly through its presence with strong brand names. The Group in fact possesses a unique portfolio of strong brands in this typical business-to-consumer market.

The Insulation business line, which concentrates on the manufacture of thermal insulation material in rigid polyurethane foam (PU) and polyisocyanurate foam (PIR), is built up around two sectors: building insulation and industrial insulation.

In 2008, the Automotive business line consisted of three strategic activities involving the manufacture of car components in polyurethane foam, i.e.

• the production of moulded seat cushions (seating) via the joint venture Proseat (51/49 Recticel/Woodbridge)
• the production of interior trim (dashboard skins and door panel trim) with Colo-Fast^® spray^®, named after the unique, patented technology (Interior Solutions)
• the production of light-stable polyurethane Colo-Fast^® compounds, which are not only used in the Interior Solutions division, but are also sold as a basic material for car window encapsulation (exteriors)

After the sale (at the end of 2008) of the worldwide customer portfolio for car window encapsulation systems (exteriors), this business line will henceforth concentrate on the first two activities only.