Covestro in Bomlitz

Competence center for high-performance films

For over 30 years, Epurex Films in Bomlitz has celebrated one success after the other. The Covestro subsidiary manufactures speciality films for various sectors, including the medical technology industries, automotive engineering, and construction. This is one reason Covestro made the site one of its three German competence centers for high-performance films.

The “hidden champion” from Bomlitz: Epurex Films GmbH & Co. KG has enjoyed rapid growth, with a clear upward trajectory ever since its founding in 1985. Epurex Films is part of Covestro's Specialty Films division. The division manufactures technical films used in applications like medical technology, automotive interiors, and ID documents across the globe. The wholly owned Covestro subsidiary is a leader in producing high-quality thermoplastic elastomer films under the trademark Platilon®. Nearly 100 employees who deliver outstanding performance each and every day at the Lower Saxony site play a major role in the company's success.

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And it pays off: the Bomlitz site is the Covestro competence center in Germany for manufacturing thermoplastic elastomer films. The site houses product and application development, a technical center, production, supply chain (production planning and logistics) and purchasing. The other two German competence centers for producing high-performance films are located at the Covestro sites in Leverkusen and Dormagen (polycarbonate specialty films).

Thermoplastic polyurethane films for many industrial sectors

Platilon® TPU films are versatile materials used in various industries. These thin, flexible films are made of elastomeric polymers and exhibit an impressive combination of technical properties, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. Technical characteristics include elasticity and flexibility, high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and waterproofness.

The elastomer films are used in applications such as breathable, waterproof membranes in outdoor clothing, sports equipment and wound dressings. Epurex Films' expertise lies in the design of multilayer films. These multilayered films combine various properties that can be individually customized to meet customer requirements. Platilon® is also used in car interiors and in the construction industry. The films can be used to protect roofs and walls from moisture and environmental influences or for repairing damaged pipelines. Epurex elastomer films are suited perfectly for such applications due to their excellent flexibility over a broad temperature range, their considerable weather resistance and high mechanical strength.

In recent years, global demand for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films from the Platilon® range has further increased. Covestro has therefore once again expanded its production capacities at the site in 2023. The associated infrastructure and logistics were also expanded. This will enable Covestro to respond even faster to individual customer needs. In the future, both the development and the production of partially biobased material solutions will become an even stronger focus in Bomlitz.

Composite film protects documents against forgery

According to police crime statistics, around 65,000 documents were forged in Germany in 2022. The majority of these were personal IDs or passports. Covestro has solutions for better data protection. The company offers specialized films for integrated passport concepts that include the latest safety concepts. Covestro has developed an innovative composite film at its Bomlitz site especially suited to this purpose. It will help make documents and deeds more difficult to forge in the future. A composite film has several advantages, including being thinner than single films. This gives ID producers greater design freedom – especially when it comes to the thinner data side. As a result, security features are much easier to integrate. In addition, the composite film stands out for its excellent durability. It’s up to 35 percent more tear-resistant than the products commonly available on the market.

High-performance films from Epurex Films will make IDs and passports more difficult to forge in the future.

Next-generation electronic patches

From smart watches to fitness tracker and digital glasses – wearables are a global trend. Wearable electronic devices are designed to make everyday life easier. Smart tools that adhere to the skin like a patch used in many medical applications – for instance, to monitor vital parameters and for patient diagnostics. Wearables need to fulfill high requirements: often, they are worn 24/7, and need to be particularly gentle on the skin while still adhering well to the body. Covestro offers the right combination of materials for lightweight, flexible and invisible skin patches that are comfortable to wear, highly breathable, soft haptics and almost invisible.

Wearables are being used more and more frequently in the medical sector. Epurex Films delivers the raw materials for electronic bandages in Bomlitz.

This is just one example of how Epurex Films is developing new material solutions to meet the challenges of our time. Covestro is working closely with its customers to deeply understand their needs. At the same time, the Bomlitz site continuously develops its product portfolio to meet customer needs and market requirements.

Bomlitz over the years

  • 2023

    Expansion of TPU film production

    In October, Covestro celebrates the expansion of production capacities for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films of the Platilon® range in Bomlitz. The future focus at the site in Lower Saxony will increasingly be on the development and production of partially biobased material solutions.

  • 2022

    Ground-breaking for TPU films expansion

    Covestro is expanding its production capacities for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films in Bomlitz. The ground-breaking marks the start of the expansion of production, infrastructure and logistics at the site.

  • 2018

    Listing on the DAX and launch of the apprentice program in Bomlitz

    Covestro AG was listed in the leading German stock index, the DAX, in March of 2018. Epurex Films launched its own apprentice program in Bomlitz. By doing so, the company emphasized its ambitious goals and continued its long-term positive development.

  • 2015

    Corporate founding of Covestro

    On September 1st, Bayer MaterialScience becomes a separate legal entity operating under the name Covestro.

  • 2010-2014

    Expansion and optimization of production

    Epurex Films begins operation of a new Upscaling Plant and an additional multi-layer film production system. The company continues to optimize its product portfolio. Products are unified under the trademark Platilon® (the names Walopur®, Walotex®, Walomelt® are dropped).

  • 2007

    Epurex Films becomes part of Bayer MaterialScience AG

    Epurex Films is part of Bayer MaterialScience AG.

  • 2006

    Modern multi-layer film production

    Commissioning of a modern multi-layer film production system.

  • 2004

    Founding of Bayer MaterialScience AG

    As part of its corporate restructuring, Bayer spins off its material sciences division. As a result, Bayer MaterialScience AG is founded as a separate legal entity.

  • 1998-2002

    Birth of Epurex Films GmbH & Co. KG

    The company takes over the TPU film business of Elf Atochem and proceeds to expand its production facility. Shortly thereafter, the independent company “Epurex Films GmbH & Co. KG” is formed. Epurex Films is separated from Wolff Walsrode AG and integrated into the “Thermoplastic polyurethane” division of Bayer AG.

  • 1985

    Production of TPU films

    Start of production for thermoplastic polyurethane films (TPU films).

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Covestro – A good neighbor

Living together in harmony is very important to Covestro. This is why the company actively seeks out dialog and maintains close contacts with neighbors at its production sites. At Covestro, safety comes first. The company is dedicated to reducing risks for our employees and neighbors and to ensuring safe production processes. Additional information is available on the Walsrode Industrial Park website.

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More information on Covestro in Bomlitz

Address:
Epurex Films GmbH & Co. KG
Industriepark Walsrode
Bayershofer Weg 21
29699 Walsrode

Phone:
+49 5161 7043000

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