Airex AG: History

2009

The new AIREX^® T92 is introduced featuring highly increased damage tolerance.

Schweiter Technologies acquires Alcan Composites.

2008

The 2^nd AIREX^® T90 production line goes into operation in a new dedicated building at Airex AG in Sins.

2007

Introduction of AIREX® T91 as a cost-effective core material for the majority of sandwich applications.

2006

Airex AG celebrates its 50^th anniversary.

2005

With the launch of AIREX^® T90, the company is the first to introduce PET foam for sandwich applications.

2003

Airex AG and Alcan Baltek Corporation form together the global unit Alcan Composites Core Materials.

2000

Alusuisse Group Ltd. becomes a member of the Alcan Group of companies and Alusuisse Airex AG, Switzerland becomes Alcan Airex AG, Switzerland.

1995

Baltek Corp. becomes the exclusive distributor for the U.S. market for AIREX^® rigid foams.

Late 1980's

Airex AG reinforces its technology leadership in the sandwich market, launching new core materials.

1986

Start-up of FOREX^® licence production in the U.S.A.

1985

A new building with offices, converting and storage space is built.

1980

Airex AG pioneers the continuous extrusion of lightweight foam polymer sheets. The distribution of the innovative FOREX^® rigid plastic sheet materials begins through plastic distributors for markets like display, standbuilding, signage and point of sale.

1975

Start-up of AIREX^® soft foam production. The innovative closed-cell foam leads to a major impact on the market of marine security devices and gymnastic mats.

Airex AG retains a leading role with a comprehensive product range.

Early 1960's

Airex AG has a leading role in developing the sandwich market with structural foam cores, innovation of a new manufacturing process of closed-cell foam cores.

1956

Airex AG is founded in Sins.