Schmitz Foam Products

What Schmitz Foam Products does

Schmitz Foam Products B.V. is a fourth-generation, family-owned Dutch manufacturer of cross-linked polyethylene (XPE) foam products, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Roermond, Netherlands. The company operates through three specialized divisions: Schmitz Foam Products (ProPlay and ProField shock-absorbing and drainage pads for artificial turf sports fields and playgrounds), Schmitz Foam Recycling (a circular-economy service that collects post-industrial XPE residues from automotive, packaging, medical, sports, and construction industries and converts them into raw material for new products), and Schmitz Foam Supply (RoFoam XPE foam rolls, blocks, and sheets sold into industrial markets). Its proprietary closed-cell XPE foam technology is engineered to remain water-impermeable, flexible across climates, and to deliver a documented 25-year product lifespan that outlasts 2-3 artificial turf replacement cycles.

The company's commercial model is built on direct hardware sales via website-driven inquiry and quote-based pricing, with regional sales management coverage (for example, a Sales Manager dedicated to South America and large parts of Europe) and no disclosed channel partner or reseller network. Production runs at two facilities — the original Roermond site and a Coldwater, Michigan plant opened in 2017 to serve North America — with both sites ISO 9001:2015 certified (2025-2028). The product set is certified to FIFA Quality Pro, World Rugby, KNVB, KNHB, NCAA, EN 15330-4:2022, and EN 1177:2018 standards, enabling specification into regulated tenders across football, hockey, rugby, American football, and playground applications.

Schmitz serves primary end-markets of sports fields (soccer, hockey, rugby, American football, equestrian, multi-sport) and playgrounds, with secondary industrial (RoFoam) and landscaping applications. Cumulative scale is material: ProPlay pads have been installed in 80+ countries and are estimated to cover more than 5,000 football fields since the late 1980s, used by 750+ teams and companies. The circular recycling service both secures low-cost input material and supports sustainability positioning, while in-house foam production that began in 2024 signals a vertical integration move from converter toward integrated foam producer.

Name

Schmitz Foam Products

Legal name

Schmitz Foam Products B.V.

Website

https://schmitzfoam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schmitz Foam Products is a fourth-generation, family-owned Dutch manufacturer of cross-linked polyethylene foam shock pads, drainage products, and industrial XPE foam, serving artificial turf sports fields, playgrounds, and industrial customers from production facilities in the Netherlands and the United States across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Turf Underlayment

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyethylene (PE) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAE)

Keywords

• Shock absorption pads
• Artificial turf underlayment
• XPE foam materials
• Playground fall protection
• Foam recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ProPlay and ProField shock pad sales: Manufacture and sale of shock-absorbing and drainage pads for artificial turf sports fields, playgrounds, and other applications. Products sold directly to sports facility operators, municipalities, and contractors. Products carry 25-year warranty for sports fields and 10-year warranty for playgrounds.
2. RoFoam XPE foam materials sales: Production and supply of RoFoam brand cross-linked polyethylene foam rolls, blocks and sheets to various industries including automotive, packaging, construction, marine, and sport/leisure.
3. Foam recycling services: Collection and processing of XPE foam residues from industrial partners worldwide. Partners save on disposal costs; Schmitz converts residues into raw materials for new products, supporting circular economy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schmitz Foam Products manufactures and sells shock-absorbing and drainage pads (ProPlay and ProField brands) made from cross-linked polyethylene (XPE) foam for artificial turf sports fields and playgrounds. The company also supplies RoFoam-brand XPE foam rolls, blocks, and sheets to industrial customers in automotive, packaging, construction, marine, and other sectors, and operates a foam recycling division that converts post-industrial XPE residues into raw materials for new products.

Product overview

Schmitz Foam Products is a foam technology company operating three specialized divisions: Schmitz Foam Products (shock pads), Schmitz Foam Recycling (circular material solutions), and Schmitz Foam Supply (XPE foam). The core product portfolio centers on ProPlay and ProField shock-absorbing and drainage pads for artificial turf systems in sports fields and playgrounds, made from recycled cross-linked polyethylene foam. ProPlay is the flagship product line available in various specifications (Sport, Playground, D-version for horizontal drainage, Balance for KNVB standards). ProField is a newer roll foam shock pad line. RoFoam is the XPE foam brand sold to various industries. The divisions work together in a circular economy model where foam residues are collected, recycled, and converted into new products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ProPlay-Sport Shock-absorbing and drainage pad for high-quality artificial grass sports surfaces, providing proven performance, superior drainage, and a safe playing surface. Available in various thicknesses (20mm, 23mm) and D-versions with horizontal drainage.
• ProPlay for Playgrounds Fall protection pads for playgrounds providing necessary cushioning and safety. Available in ProPlay-25, ProPlay-35, ProPlay-45, and ProPlay-55 models with critical fall heights from 1.3m to 2.5m, meeting EN 1177:2018 HIC requirements.
• ProPlay-MP12 12mm thick lightweight shock pad in puzzle shape for quick and easy installation, providing an economical solution for play areas needing comfortable cushioning.
• ProPlay-Sport D-version Shock-absorbing pads with built-in horizontal drainage channels (ProPlay-Sport23D/170 and ProPlay-Sport20D) for fields where vertical drainage into the subbase is not possible or desired, enabling water transport from center to sides without excavating the subbase.
• ProPlay-Sport Balance Shock pad developed specifically to meet KNVB (Dutch football association) stricter energy restitution norms of 20-40%, with 17mm thickness, a modified foam mix, and expansion slots for temperature fluctuation tolerance.
• ProField Roll foam shock pads with up to 30% recycled content and double-sided fleece for increased durability and force reduction in artificial turf sports systems.
• RoFoam Chemically cross-linked polyethylene foam (XPE) available in rolls, blocks, and sheets under the RoFoam brand for various industries including automotive, packaging, construction, sports and leisure, marine, shoe soles, and tapes.
• Schmitz Foam Recycling Circular economy service that collects XPE foam residues from industries worldwide (automotive, packaging, medical, sports/leisure, construction) and converts them into valuable raw materials for new durable products.
• Schmitz Landscape High-performance comfort and drainage layer for commercial and residential landscape projects, including roof gardens, green balconies, tunnel construction, and public spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year minimum product lifespan; shock pad outlasts 2-3 artificial turf replacement cycles
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Synthetic Turf Council (STC)minorOthersGlobal forum for the artificial turf industry. Schmitz Foam Products is listed as a member/supporter of STC, which promotes and develops the synthetic turf industry.
• EMEA Synthetic Turf Council (ESTC)minorOthersIndustry association for the synthetic turf industry in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Schmitz Foam Products is a member.
• International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS)minorOthersGlobal source of inspiration for planning, design, and management of sports and leisure facilities. Schmitz Foam participates in IAKS events and tagging.
• SAPCA (Sports and Play Construction Association)minorOthersTrade association for the UK sports and play construction industry. Provides support for management and operation of sports and playground projects.
• ASTM InternationalminorOthersInternational standards organization developing voluntary technical standards. Schmitz Foam Products references ASTM standards in product compliance.
• American Sports Builders Association (ASBA)minorOthersNational organization for builders, designers, and material suppliers in the sports construction industry.
• BSNC (Beheer en Sportadvies NC)minorOthersSource of knowledge and innovation for those involved in the management, development, and implementation of outdoor sports facilities in the Netherlands.
• Orange Sports ForumminorOthersPromotes Dutch companies, organizations, and institutions that supply products and services to the sports industry.
• Zonnestroom NederlandminorOthersSolar energy installation partner responsible for installing 1588 solar panels at Schmitz Foam's Roermond production facility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elayer: Elayer BV is a Dutch manufacturer of recycled-foam e-layers and shock pads for artificial grass systems. Closely overlaps Schmitz on product technology (recycled foam, closed-cell XPE), end market (synthetic sports turf), and European customer base.
• Trocellen: Trocellen is a European manufacturer of cross-linked polyethylene (XPE) foam for automotive, sports, construction, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Schmitz's RoFoam division on foam chemistry, product form (rolls, sheets), and end markets.
• Brock International / Polytan: Brock (now part of Sport Group/Polytan) is one of the largest global suppliers of shock pads and e-layers for synthetic sports fields — directly competing with ProPlay in the same product category, target customer (municipalities, clubs, contractors), and standards (FIFA, World Rugby).
• Regupol (BSW): Regupol (BSW GmbH) is a German manufacturer of recycled-rubber and foam-based sports surfaces and shock pads for artificial turf systems, football and multi-sport fields. Directly competes with Schmitz on shock-pad supply into FIFA/World Rugby certified fields, especially across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Sekisui Alveo: Sekisui Alveo is a major global producer of cross-linked polyolefin foams (including XPE) for industrial, automotive, construction, and sports applications. Comparable to Schmitz on foam technology and RoFoam-type industrial applications, with broader geographic reach.
• Zotefoams: Zotefoams is a UK-based manufacturer of closed-cell cross-linked polyolefin foams (including XPE variants) used in sports, marine, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable to Schmitz on closed-cell foam chemistry and sports/leisure end markets.
• FieldTurf: FieldTurf is a major North American manufacturer and installer of artificial turf systems. As a broad incumbent, it offers competing shock-pad/e-layer solutions bundled with turf, particularly in American football, soccer, and lacrosse — overlapping with Schmitz's US customer base.
• Tarkett Sports: Tarkett's Sports division offers complete synthetic turf systems including pads, turf, and installation services. While broader in scope than Schmitz, Tarkett competes at the system level where procurement decisions bundle shock pads with turf — making it a frequent competitor in tenders.

Regional players

• Hellas Construction: Hellas Construction is one of the largest US-based synthetic turf and sports-field construction firms, supplying and installing its own shock-pad/e-layer solutions. Directly competes with ProPlay-Sport in North American markets, especially at the high-school and collegiate level.

Emerging players

• Palziv: Palziv is an Israeli manufacturer of cross-linked polyethylene and polypropylene foams serving automotive, construction, and sports/leisure end markets. Comparable to Schmitz on XPE foam technology and industrial customer base, though with a less focused sports-turf presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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