{"id":989,"date":"2026-03-05T08:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/?page_id=989"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:44:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:44:38","slug":"the-association","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/en\/the-association\/","title":{"rendered":"The Association"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Particle Foam Association \u2013 Gathering. Connecting. Transforming.<\/h1>\n

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Together with partners from industry and research, we advance projects, promote knowledge transfer and create visibility for the potential of modern particle foams: materials of the future.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] \n

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Innovation in Motion<\/h2>\n

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Team<\/p>\n

Members<\/h2>\n

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Dr.-Ing. Katharina Krause<\/h4>\n

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Wolfgang Teubert<\/h4>\n

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Thomas Doll<\/h4>\n

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Oliver Schedel<\/h4>\n

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Our Values<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-bg-green”]Our work is based on a common conviction: progress emerges through exchange, diversity and responsibility. As a platform for all particle foams, we embody this mindset in our daily actions. <\/span>Our values form the foundation for how we collaborate, share knowledge and shape innovation for a sustainable future where small particles can achieve great things. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”994″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Multidisciplinary Competence<\/h3>\n
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Our strength is the diversity of our members: experts along the entire particle foam value chain contribute their perspectives and experience. Through close exchange within our network, we jointly advance the development of innovative particle foam solutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Knowledge Integrity<\/h3>\n
We share information neutrally and independently: factual and accessible to all. We represent a wide range of manufacturing processes and materials to offer a broad overview of all possibilities. <\/span>This creates a reliable knowledge platform for anyone wishing to learn about particle foams.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Global Collaboration<\/h3>\n
Our international network maintains close collaboration across national borders. <\/span>We unite our efforts with the goal of making a global contribution to sustainable and future oriented use of particle foams.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Why We Exist<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Purpose:<\/h2>\n

Advancing Tomorrow with Particle Foams.<\/h2>\n

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We foster synergies that lead to innovative and sustainable applications with measurable societal value. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Focus Areas:<\/p>\n