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FOAMEX Automotive Products



NEWS -- September 9, 1997
Foamex International Inc. establishes automotive world headquarters, names Executive VP

NEWS -- January 13, 1997
Foamex achieves QS - 9000 Certification




Paper presented at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Technical Conference on February 24, 1997. For more information, contact co-authors David J. Kelly at dkelly@eddy.foamex.com or 610 499-7805 and John R. Rucker at jrucker@eddy.foamex.com or 610 499-7887.



Recent Automotive Foam Applications
Headliner Cabin filters Console Trim
Seat UpholsteryPillar TrimSeat Back Trim
Carpet Door TrimCarpet Floor SystemFloor Mats
Acoustical Thermal InsulationTrunk LinerPackage Shelf


Foamex is an automotive industry leader with more than 30 years experience, serving OEM's, including Chrysler, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Corporation and tier suppliers, including Lear Corporation, GM-Delphi, Johnson Controls, Masland, Perstorp Components Inc., Prince and United Technologies.

Until recently, automotive foams were used almost exclusively in seat cushions and interior trim; today, there are 20 automotive applications for polyurethane, including as a sound absorber and protective material in doors and headliners.

CustomFit (tm) , Foamex's proprietary headliner system, continues to win specifications.

Energy Absorbing Foams are hidden safety features that work in conjunction with other components to provide optimal occupant protection. In addition, Foamex is exploring the use of its patented environmentally friendly VPF(tm) polymer technology to create these unique EA polymers.

SMT(tm), a Foamex patented technology, provides Foamex with a competitive advantage in creating innovative automotive foam products that offer improved performance, weight savings and noise reduction.

Automotive manufacturing facilities are located throughout North America.

For more information on Foamex automotive products please contact Norm Willis, at (248) 204-9401.


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