Our Insulation business manufactures a variety of high quality foam products for use in the residential, non-residential and industrial buildings sectors. The decline in residential markets, across Europe, and price pressure in Eastern Europe were the main reasons for lower operating profit, although these effects were tempered by strong demand for RMI products driven by ongoing European legislation for energy efficiency. Following rigorous strategic analysis we have decided to exit the Insulation sector as we no longer see a route to becoming a pan-European leader in this sector.

 

The Kinkelder company was founded in 1945. Following an energetic startup phase lasting a few years, the Dutch company at Zevenaar developed a reputation in the market place as an innovative leader by developing new technologies in the manufacturing areas in which it specialized. The international reputation of Kinkelder is reflected in the fact that 90 percent of the production is destined for export to 65 countries around the world. Kinkelder is one of the top three in the world in it's line of business. The market demands and a desire to better serve it's customers has led Kinkelder to establish wholly owned subsidiaries in important markets such as: The U.S.A., France, Belgium, Czech Republic and England, enhancing an already strong international theme to its business thinking.

 

Years of tradition have gone into Dunlop boots, originally founded in the 19^th Century by a veterinary surgeon Scotsman, John Boyd Dunlop. Your original Dunlop boot has been designed with function and comfort in mind. We have been making boots for over 100 years so our confidence in designing and developing the very best means we can offer you a complete selection. Our Purofort range of boots represents an elite collection of footwear, designed especially for comfort and durability.

EcoTherm 

EcoTherm develops, manufactures and markets PIR Rigid Thermal Insulation construction products throughout Europe.Welcome to a world leader in the production of Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Rigid Thermal Insulation Boards. EcoTherm RIBs are produced in both the UK and Holland for the UK market. Rigid quality control procedures are in placeat both production facilities.

EcoTherm products are recognised for their compressive strength and dimensional stability which make them ideally suited to flat and pitched roof construction, wall, floors and ceiling insulation. EcoTherm products are also used extensively throughout Europe for refrigeration and freezer room applications as well as for livestock housing and storage depots for agricultural products.

 

The history of Rollecate starts in '54. Today Rollecate is a leadingcompany on the Dutch market. The name is one that has a symbolism. Rollecate is the partner in Upvc and Metal façade constructions. Rollecate is part of an international operating company with over 700 employees.

 

 

Animo provides coffee and tea making equipment for professional use for both national and international markets. Founded in 1950 at Amersfoort in the Netherlands, the company expanded very quickly and soon opened a second production plant in Assen. Worldwide, coffee and tea are the two most consumed drinks. The quality requirements demanded by the consumer, are high. Developing and producing coffee and tea machinesat a very high standard, has made Animo a leading manufacturer in this market.