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To all the remarkable women in our lives 🌸 Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. A special recognition goes to the dynamic community of Women in Plastics (WiP) Italy - a thriving association of women making waves in […]

In today’s world, integrity is a word often spoken but rarely practiced. Transparency has become an exception rather than the norm, and trust, once the foundation of business, is now a fragile commodity. Deals are made behind closed doors, promises are bent, and commitments are often broken. Yet at FAP, we choose a different path […]

How much does it cost to produce an item? To find it out, we have to consider: administrative costs; production costs; warehouse costs. In this article, we will consider production costs, specifically those costs necessary to produce final products from expanded polyethylene (EPE) and polypropylene (EPP) foam. The relevant factors to consider are: 1. Raw […]

Listening is not just a skill; it’s a commitment. It’s the way we connect with our clients, partners, and team, ensuring that every need, challenge, and idea is heard and acted upon. At FAP, listening is more than hearing words - it’s about truly understanding the unspoken needs and expectations. This philosophy shapes the way […]

Analysis of the main problems in the production of foam materials around the World. Specific solutions from FAP division Italian Foam Centre Challenge 1 - Technological Defects and Poor Quality of Foamed Polymers? Solution 1 by Italian Foam Centre: Challenge 2 - Struggling with High Raw Material Costs? Solution 2 by Italian Foam Centre: Challenge […]

Flexibility is the first of the 12 values outlined in the FAP MANIFESTO. In the calendar that FAP distributed for Christmas, flexibility is defined as a mindset that characterizes the way each member of the team approaches their work. “We are quick to adapt to changes and respond to the needs of the context,” says […]

FAP starts 2025 with a journey through the 12 values of the FAP MANIFESTO, the cornerstone of its brand identity. In a dedicated series of news updates, FAP will explore the values that make its brand unique, guiding readers through an engaging reflection on the world of foam and flexible film machinery. Each value is […]

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of challenges, achievements, and growth. To all our partners, clients, and colleagues, thank you for being part of this journey. Now, as we step into 2025, we invite you to join us on a new path - one that goes beyond technology and machines. […]

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, businesses are under increasing pressure to invest in innovative technologies to meet market demands. At the recent SABIC Conference, we had the honor to present insights on how machine design is transforming the foam industry to meet pressing market demands like sustainability, cost efficiency, and product innovation. The European […]

Some thoughts on this hot topic or why is it right now necessary to switch from foamed polystyrene (EPS) to foamed polypropylene (EPP) in food packaging? Extruded polystyrene (EPS) foam is today the main and cheapest type of foam polymer from which most single-use food containers and trays, coffee cups and egg containers are made. […]