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Lear Eco Foam and environmental comfort solutions for automotive moulded foams

von Dr. Gupta Verlag

Lear Corporation is a leading Tier 1 supplier to the global automotive industry, employing approximately 100,000 staff across 207 locations in 35 countries. Research and development is undertaken at three centres: Southfield, MI, USA; Schwaig, Germany; and Shanghai, China. With annual sales of USD 14.1 billion (2011), the manufacturer is the world’s second largest supplier of seating systems, in an estimated global market worth USD 50 billion. Lear’s foam and comfort system business comprises of 18 facilities worldwide, generates revenue of USD 457 million and is responsible for the production of seating foam, head restraints, armrests, blended chemical systems, and moulded foams with biomass content – SoyFoam and Lear Eco Foam. Lear has been the first to market SoyFoam. The company manufactures soy-based foams as part of its sustainable manufacturing practices that minimise both energy and water consumption.