{"id":29908,"date":"2026-06-14T11:21:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T09:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/?p=29908"},"modified":"2026-06-14T11:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T09:46:05","slug":"innovative-epp-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/innovative-epp-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"5 innovative EPP applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29908\" class=\"elementor elementor-29908 elementor-29901\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e33485 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13e33485\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee7d2a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee7d2a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#partie1\"><strong>This article in brief<br \/><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#partie2\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cargo bike<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#partie3\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recreational vehicles<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#partie4\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Furniture<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#partie5\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ventilation ducts<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#partie6\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Crossfit jump boxes<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db378d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db378d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP (expanded polypropylene)<\/span><b> is an innovative material that stands out particularly for its light weight, mechanical resistance and shock absorption capabilities, while also being easily recyclable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thanks to its excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties, it is now used in the manufacturing of a wide variety of technical products. Although its potential is still sometimes underestimated, EPP continues to reveal itself through increasingly innovative applications, confirming its status as a material of the future. And precisely, in this article, Knauf Industries invites you to discover 5 unique applications of this material!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a41cfec elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a41cfec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"partie1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee47019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee47019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>This article in brief<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP (expanded polypropylene) is a lightweight, resistant and recyclable material offering excellent thermal insulation, acoustic insulation and shock absorption properties.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to its versatility, EPP is used in innovative applications across many sectors: urban mobility, recreational vehicles, furniture, HVAC systems, sports equipment and more.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP components help reduce product weight, improve durability and optimize both user comfort and safety.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to process and perfectly suited to eco-design approaches, EPP is emerging as a future-oriented solution for the development of high-performance and durable technical products.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5f9197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"e5f9197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"partie2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cce61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cce61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Cargo bikes: lightweight and secure EPP transport boxes<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cargo bikes have <\/span><b>become one of the preferred mobility solutions for transporting goods and passengers in urban environments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Among the sector\u2019s major innovations is the use of EPP in the design of loading spaces, whether for the main cargo boxes, seating or peripheral protective elements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EPP foam cargo box is <\/span><b>both lightweight and highly resistant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This material effectively absorbs vibrations and shocks caused by road irregularities, protecting transported goods against damage. EPP also offers excellent resistance to external conditions and helps preserve the contents of the boxes against humidity, rain and temperature variations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to its low density, EPP significantly <\/span><b>reduces the overall weight of the cargo bike<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This improves vehicle maneuverability and allows cyclists to transport heavy loads with reduced effort. Manufacturers can also rely on excellent durability, as the material does not rust, crack or lose its properties even under intensive use.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cargo bike manufacturers also appreciate EPP\u2019s safety performance. This same material <\/span><b>is notably used in the manufacturing of protective helmets, demonstrating its remarkable impact absorption capabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In practice, the walls of the cargo box create a genuine protective zone around transported goods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cargo bikes integrating expanded polypropylene components therefore provide safer, more comfortable and more durable urban transportation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-223add2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"223add2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-29919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-300x227.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-1024x775.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-768x581.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-1536x1162.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-2048x1550.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cargo-Bike-2-600x454.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8bc8ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f8bc8ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"partie3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5af51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e5af51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Recreational vehicles: scooters, bicycles and other impact-resistant vehicles<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP is also becoming<\/span><b> a benchmark material in the manufacturing of lightweight recreational vehicles such as electric scooters, bicycles and even small vehicles like go-karts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In these applications, EPP is used to manufacture body parts, protective elements, bumpers and seats, where traditional materials may prove too heavy or insufficiently resistant.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to its resilience and shock absorption capabilities, EPP naturally protects equipment against damage. For example, an EPP shell can absorb the energy generated during a scooter fall or a go-kart collision without cracking or producing dangerous fragments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major advantage of EPP for recreational vehicles <\/span><b>is its light weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. EPP components reduce the total weight of vehicles, thereby improving both performance and maneuverability. Why? Because a lighter scooter consumes less energy, in the same way that a bicycle becomes easier to transport and use on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, EPP also <\/span><b>provides excellent resistance to outdoor conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Unlike metal, it does not corrode and remains unaffected by humidity and temperature variations. Finally, EPP also improves user comfort. EPP inserts and padding absorb vibrations and reduce irregularities felt during use.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ced03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2ced03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"partie4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15ae6a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15ae6a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Furniture: lightweight and durable components for modern design<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/furniture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The furniture industry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is increasingly turning to expanded polypropylene to develop products that combine design, lightness and durability. <\/span><b>Working alongside our co-development teams, designers are now developing EPP components for sofas, armchairs, seats and chairs capable of replacing traditional wooden or metal structures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom-molded EPP parts stand out for their extremely low weight while maintaining excellent mechanical resistance. Furniture designed in this way is easier to transport and move, while also offering high resistance to shocks, impacts and everyday wear.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of EPP <\/span><b>also opens up new possibilities in terms of design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Foam elements can be molded into complex geometries that are difficult to achieve using conventional materials.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP structures<\/span><b> can be used as internal filling for backrests and seats, but also as self-supporting modules in modular furniture systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The material permanently retains its shape under stress, allowing furniture to preserve both its aesthetics and comfort over time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result<\/span><b> is a balanced combination of design, functionality and durability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sofas and armchairs integrating expanded polypropylene cores are both comfortable, robust and suited to the market\u2019s new expectations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, since EPP components are recyclable, they fully align with eco-design and sustainable production approaches within the furniture industry.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7336870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7336870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mobilier-REVO-1024x482.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6578\" alt=\"Mobilier de la gamme REVO de Profim\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mobilier-REVO-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mobilier-REVO-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mobilier-REVO-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mobilier-REVO-600x283.png 600w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mobilier-REVO.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fff4d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9fff4d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"partie5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf92b5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf92b5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Ventilation ducts: silent and energy-efficient ventilation thanks to EPP<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ventilation and heat recovery systems gain in performance thanks to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-ducting-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integration of EPP in the manufacturing of ducts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and technical components. Unlike traditional metal ducts, which require additional insulation layers, <\/span><b>expanded polypropylene ducts combine both the structural functions inherent to duct systems and insulating properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP offers excellent thermal insulation capabilities. Its closed-cell structure limits energy loss and reduces heat or cooling losses within transported airflow. Its composition helps reduce the overall energy consumption of HVAC systems while improving their efficiency.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The material<\/span><b> also provides significant acoustic insulation properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. EPP effectively absorbs vibrations as well as noise generated by fans and airflow, resulting in installations that are significantly quieter than conventional metal systems. Users therefore benefit from improved acoustic comfort, whether in residential, commercial or industrial environments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP ducts also provide excellent <\/span><b>sealing between different modules and help limit uncontrolled air leakage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The material resists humidity, does not corrode and prevents the development of mold and fungi. Finally, its low weight greatly facilitates installation operations and allows for the manufacturing of complex prefabricated technical parts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these characteristics make EPP ventilation systems a particularly high-performance, durable and silent solution.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a34fd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a34fd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-4-1024x640.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28883\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-4-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-4-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-4-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-4-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-4-2048x1279.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-4-600x375.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8283a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"4d8283a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"partie6\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-052fabc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"052fabc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Crossfit jump boxes: lightweight and resistant sports equipment<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more gyms and crossfit centers <\/span><b>are replacing traditional wooden boxes with innovative EPP jump boxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Used for plyometric exercises and jumps, traditional jump boxes present several limitations: heavy weight, significant noise pollution and risk of injury in the event of poor footing. The use of expanded polypropylene completely transforms this equipment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/sport-leisures\/accessory-manufacter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP jump box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can weigh up to 65% less than a traditional wooden model. This weight reduction considerably facilitates handling, movement and storage <\/span><b>while maintaining excellent resistance to repeated loads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an additional benefit, EPP offers very high impact resistance. Even during intensive training sessions, the structure retains its shape without cracking or deforming. The material also absorbs energy during landing, which reduces stress placed on athletes\u2019 joints and limits the risk of injury.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to its softer edges and cushioning capabilities, EPP <\/span><b>also reduces the risk of painful impacts, particularly around the shins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Users can therefore train with greater confidence and progress more safely.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also note the acoustic comfort provided by this material: unlike wooden boxes, which act as resonance chambers, EPP structures effectively absorb noise and significantly reduce sound disturbances in training facilities. Finally, the material\u2019s closed-cell structure<\/span><b> prevents the absorption of humidity and dirt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPP jump boxes therefore represent a lightweight, robust, hygienic and safe solution perfectly suited to the demands of intensive training sessions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bcb818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8bcb818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sport-box-jump-expert-1024x482.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6746\" alt=\"Sportifs en \u00e9chauffement sur box jump\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sport-box-jump-expert-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sport-box-jump-expert-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sport-box-jump-expert-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sport-box-jump-expert-600x283.png 600w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sport-box-jump-expert.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cce014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cce014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Trust EPP experts: Knauf Industries<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d605a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d605a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a partner capable of supporting you in unlocking the full potential of expanded polypropylene, Knauf Industries offers more than 40 years of expertise in plastic processing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We design and manufacture lightweight, resistant and durable EPP technical components for numerous industrial sectors, including mobility, HVAC systems, furniture and sports equipment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to our mastery of processing technologies and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/co-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">co-development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach, <\/span><b>we support our clients from the design phase through to product industrialization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Would you like to learn more about the possibilities offered by EPP and discover how this material can contribute to the development of your projects?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contact Knauf Industries experts to discuss your needs and benefit from a solution tailored to your industrial challenges.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that EPP can be adapted to a wide range of uses? 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