Written on: November 7, 2024 by SprayTM
European building chemicals producer Wolf Group opened Spain’s first polyurethane (PU) foam factory in May. This marks the beginning of foam production not only in Iberia, but in the entire Mediterranean, North African and Near East regions, according to the company
Located in Gavà, Barcelona, it is the group’s second factory in the region and its fifth in Europe, continuing growth and expansion to help serve focus markets more effectively in Western Europe and the U.S.
Located next to the Wolf Group Ibérico S.A.U sealants factory, the new facility covers an area of 10 ha (1 million sq ft) and represents an investment of 12 million Euros ($12.8 USD). The facility generated up to 50 new jobs.
The PU foam factory has been equipped with the most advanced technology and will be capable of manufacturing more than 70 foam combinations in the initial phase alone, including low-MDI, no-MDI, and regular foams. More than five million units are expected to be produced in the first year. Low-MDI and no-MDI foams are a growing trend in the construction market, as the sector moves towards healthier, safer and more environmentally-friendly products.
The event, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marked the completion of the construction process, which began in 2023. More than 100 guests, including state and local officials, stakeholders, suppliers and employees from 12 countries, joined the festivities.
Vahtrik
Additionally, Wolf Group announced that Kaur Vahtrik, who played a key role in the launch of the PU foam factory, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Ibérico facility. He previously worked as a supervisor and production engineer at Wolf Group’s Tallinn, Estonia, factory, as well as serving as the Group’s Quality Director.
