SO.F.TER. Group compounder of the month
Head offi ce: Forlì, Italy
Date founded: 1980 Chairman / CEO: Dr Italo Carfagnini / Dr Stefano Zocca Ownership: Privately owned
No. of employees: 500 Sales 2012: €250 Million
Plant locations: Forlì, Ferrara, Mantova (Italy); Silao (Mexico); Campo Bom (Brazil); Lebanon (TN, USA, under construction)
Production 2012: 130,000 tonnes
Profi le: The SO.F.TER. Group consists of three divisions (TPE, ETP, SBS) and has grown organically as well as via acquisitions. In addition to its sites in Italy, SO.F.TER. opened plants in Brazil and Mexico in 2005 and 2006. It is currently constructing its fi rst US plant located in Lebanon, TN. Acquisitions have included Matrixx Europe in 2008 and the P-Group in 2011, which have helped SO.F.TER. become one of the largest independent compounders in Europe.
Product line: SO.F.TER.’s portfolio comprises both engineering thermoplastics and TPE compounds with a strong focus on the automotive, home appliances, building, electrical/electronic, footwear and sport industries. Its range of TPE grades includes TPC, TPV, TPO, TPE-S, and TPU.
Product strengths: SO.F.TER. is a global supplier providing the same high quality products all around the world. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, delivering tailored solutions based on a one-to-one approach.
Forthcoming features The next issues of Compounding World magazine will have special reports on the following subjects:
September Pigments and colorants Materials testing and analysis K 2013 show preview
October Reinforcing fi bres Titanium dioxide K 2013 – show issue
Editorial submissions should be sent to Andy Beevers:
abe@amiplastics.com
For information on advertising in these issues, please contact Claire Bishop:
claire@amimagazines.com Tel: +44 (0)20 8686 8139
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