Beat the TDI Chemical Shortage with Kewell Converters
By Admin, 14/11/2022
As the largest specialist foam converter and fabricator in the UK we are very aware of the issues that have arisen around the Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) chemical shortage - and other shortages since - that have made it challenging to access continuous foam supply. In fact, the past few years have been incredibly tough for those industries that are dependent on foam. If you’re looking to beat the TDI chemical shortage and ensure that you have a robust supply of the materials you need then we are here to help.
What’s the TDI chemical shortage?
Back in 2020, a shortage of TDI mea...
Are You Ready for Foam Expo 2022
By Admin, 27/10/2022
Foam Expo Europe takes place this year between 8th and 10th November in Stuttgart, Germany. The driving motivation behind the event is to reveal the latest industry trends and encourage the growth of innovation across the sector. With more than 4,000 attendees and more than 180 exhibitors and 50 speakers it’s a milestone event and the most important trade fair and conference for technical foam products and manufacturing on the Continent.
What to expect from this years’ event
There are lots of reasons to visit the Foam Expo Europe, including the many opportunities that it creat...
FOAM EXPO EUROPE RETURNS
By Admin, 30/03/2021
Europe's Largest Event for Technical Foam Innovation and Technology Returns In November
Foam Expo Europe covers all types of foam and raw materials used in the manufacture of foam and foam-related products, including moulded, rigid and flexible foams using materials ranging from urethanes to elastomeric materials such as rubber and PVC, as well as manufacturing machinery and foam service providers. The event offers a single marketplace for foam manufacturers to meet with potential buyers and their supply chain.
The main markets include automotive, aviation, c...
INSTRUMENTATION, SCIENTIFIC & LABORATORY
By Admin, 24/03/2021
We are market leaders in the batch to volume manufacturing and production of bespoke foam solutions that are perfect for instrumentation, scientific and laboratory needs.
Foam padding and packaging is essential for in this industry. We produce foam case inserts and padding to make sure that the instrumentation items can be safely transported and carried around to different jobs and locations. This is vital especially in the current situation supporting the vaccination process around the globe.
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Zotefoams' new manufacturing plant in Poland is now in operation
By Admin, 22/02/2021
Zotefoams’ new manufacturing plant in Brzeg, Poland is now in operation. Supplying foams from the AZOTE® range, the new site will provide additional production capacity of 50,000m3 per annum plus extensive storage located within easy reach of many customers and manufacturing hubs in western and central Europe.
Webinar Please join our free webinar on 23 February at 10.30am GMT / 11.30am CET. You’ll have an exclusive glimpse inside the plant and the opportunity to hear from David Stirl...
Military Systems Magazine featuring Kewell Converters
By Admin, 16/02/2021
We are pleased to be featuring at the Military Systems and Technology Magazine again!
MILITARY & DEFENCE FOAM PACKAGING FOR PROTECTION, PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY
Military foam packaging demands a much greater attention to detail than commercial packaging solutions. A large amount of military cargo requires careful packaging and handling due to the sensitive materials.
The equipment must be protected from physical impacts, climate changes and any biochemical hazards too. Military equipment is often transported around the world, which is why the defence fo...
Martins 14mile challenge for Hospices of Hope
By Admin, 10/02/2021
This month we are supporting Martin Bradley at his 14 mile challenge in aid of Hospices of Hope.
The funds that Martin is raising go directly towards helping patients such as Ana Maria featured in the picture.
Ana Maria is six years old and has epilepsy. She is severely disabled and needs a personal carer. She lives with her mother ”in precarious conditions” in a small rented property which is very damp.
She is enjoying art therapy in the paediatric day centre in the Bucharest hospice. Without your support, hospice would not be unable to help children like Ana Maria, an...
Flight Cases with bespoke foam interior
By Admin, 10/02/2021
Flight cases with bespoke foam interior for global leading medical equipment manufacturer. Use for air freighting high value medical unit. Designed and manufactured from only brief concept given by customer.
Kewell Converters Ltd design and manufacture bespoke foam inserts for all sorts of cases, as well as sourcing/supplying cases (Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ's) or Minimum Order Charge (MOC's) may apply) of choice or working from free issue cases together with offering assembling and fit-out/fulfilment service.
To this end, we work with the premium ca...
Sharon Cooper - Accounts Assistant
By Admin, 18/01/2021
We would like to give a warm welcome to Sharon Cooper our new Accounts Assistant.
Sharon Joined us in December and will be in charge of Credit Control as well as supporting Sarah our Accounts Manager.
Sharon is married with 2 girls and in her spare time she enjoys travelling and socialising. She is also involved in her local community helping elderly residents with shopping and essencial assistance in these difficult times.
We hope Sharon will enjoy being part of Kewell’s team and looking forward to meeting in the flesh once the restrictions ease.
Lockdown Update
By Admin, 13/01/2021
Kewell Converters remain 100% operational - we still offer the BEST TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, fast quotes, short lead times and COMPETITIVE PRICING for CELLULAR products.
We are still manufacturing and have implemented strict hygiene measures in line with guidance from Public Health England to ensure the safety of our employees and customers alongside NHS Track & Trace QR coding.
We have limited staff in our office as many employees are working from home where possible and split shifts across the factory floor for social distancing.
For the foreseeable future, visitors a...