Foam manufacturer Zotefoams has launched a global partner programme to align its network of distributors with its own quality standards.
Through the Global Partner Programme, Zotefoams is aiming to bring together a network of approved distributors with specific market access, stockholding for local customers, and customer service and aftersales support within defined territories.
The initiative is designed to enhance what Zotefoams said is its ‘best-in-class service’ across markets and applications and support growth across a vetted network of fabricators and distributors.
In addition to packaging, Zotefoams materials are used across a range of sectors, including medical, automotive, aerospace and construction. It includes Boeing, Airbus and Nike among its customers.
The programme will be rolled out across Europe, North America and Asia.
Standards alignment
Assessed against criteria to ensure partners match Zotefoams’ growth ambition and market position, those enrolled in the programme will bring technical capability, market expertise, and alignment with its own quality standards, the company said.
The initiative has been designed to establish a more industry-focused model with the aim of unlocking growth opportunities and creating greater value for both Zotefoams and its partners.
It will support service quality and innovation while strengthening the customer experience and long-term collaboration, Zotefoams claimed.
All partners must meet a predefined set of criteria, including alignment with Zotefoams’ standards, proven logistics infrastructure, robust quality systems and transparent opportunity sharing.
‘Industry leader’
“Zotefoams has long been recognised as an industry leader when it comes to innovation, material performance and product quality,” said Oliver Ridd, group commercial director at Zotefoams.
“Our Global Partner Programme provides a clear framework for how we work with fabricators and distributors globally to strengthen this further.
“This approach is designed to create growth opportunities for both Zotefoams and its partners while improving service quality by working closely with organisations that have the right technical expertise and market focus.”
The launch follows Zotefoams’ recent acquisition of Overseas Konstellation Company, a producer of technical foams, headquartered in Anglesola, Spain.
