
07 February 2019 | NMC UK Ltd
NMC wins the Innovation Award 2018 with the pipe insulation CLIMAFLEX® made of NMC Naturefoam®.
NMC has received the "FSK Innovation Award 2018" in the category "Technology - Professional/Company" for its pipe insulation CLIMAFLEX® made of NMC Naturefoam®.
The award was presented by the “Fachverband für Schaumkunststoffe und Polyurethane (FSK)” during a ceremony at the end of November in Papenburg. The FSK received applications from young people from the industry as well as from specialists, professionals and companies. The submissions of junior staff and professionals or companies were evaluated and awarded separately in order to ensure a fair and appropriate assessment and award based on knowledge and experience.
In addition to the innovative strength of the products and solutions submitted, the criteria were their market and competitiveness, material-specific implementation and technical feasibility. The expert group praised the obvious commitment in the area of sustainability, savings and environmental protection of all projects.
NMC Naturefoam® is a foam made of plant-based raw materials, which is used in the well-known pipe insulation CLIMAFLEX® and EXZENTROFLEX®. CLIMAFLEX® from NMC Naturefoam® contains at least 50% renewable raw materials. Recycled manufacturing scrap complete the composition. Additional additives improve insulation values and fire protection.
Thanks to the use of renewable raw materials, CO2 emissions have been reduced to zero throughout the entire manufacturing process, from the cradle to the factory gate. With NMC Naturefoam®, CLIMAFLEX® offers a double contribution to climate protection in the field of pipe insulation for technical systems:
- best climate balance in the entire manufacturing process
- improved energy efficiency through outstanding insulation
Further information is available on our website www.nmc-naturefoam.com.