Technology & Innovation

A very important element in Synbra’s innovative capabilities is Synbra Technology in Etten-Leur. Synbra Technology is not only our technology centre, but is also the producer of raw materials for our downstream processing plants. This in-house facility gives our holding an important competitive edge.
Not only can we guarantee high quality from raw material right through to the final product, but there is also an intensive interaction in the field of innovation between Synbra Technology and our clusters. This frequently leads to significant material and product improvements.

The unique qualities of EPS
Some applications demand manufacturing from speciality foams, such as EPP, however, most of Synbra’s products are made from EPS. This material is very versatile and has many outstanding qualities:

• excellent value for money
• lightweight, and moisture resistant
• simple and easy to process
• high compressive strength
• good shape retention
• wide range of applications
• safe for human health in application
• non hazardous during processing and handling

Recycling taken seriously
Synbra’s consciousness of, and responsibility towards, the environment is a serious claim. For example, it has led us to establish our own recycling plants with which we recycle used EPS products into new (expanded) polystyrene products. Furthermore, Synbra’s participation in numerous (inter-)national recycling projects, for example our participation in EPS Gardentrays International, demonstrates our concern for the environment.

Synbra and the environment
The environment is very important for Synbra. It is an integral and important part of our quality philosophy, starting with the raw material EPS, which is totally CFC-free. Furthermore:

• EPS consists of 98% air, with only 2% synthetic material
• EPS provides a major contribution to energy saving and the reduction of CO₂ gas emissions
• it helps save fossil fuels
• EPS is fully recyclable
• EPS produces no harmful residues during incineration
• it is groundwater neutral
• it contains no binding agents

Turning knowledge into technology
Technology into creativity. Creativity into innovation. Driven by design teams benefitting from the in-house development of materials, compounding technology, testing facilities and analytical capabilities. EPS variants with better insulation properties or increased high temperature resistance are examples of important material innovations at Synbra Holding.

From ideas to solutions
Creating customer satisfaction. Cad/Cam design capabilities facilitate the rapid production of prototypes for client approval. Complementary mechanical testing programmes provide further assurance enabling the transition to tool design and final product with confidence.