Sekisui Foam Australia

What Sekisui Foam Australia does

Sekisui Foam Australia (legal entity Sekisui Pilon Pty Ltd) manufactures physically cross-linked (PXL) polyolefin foam at its Taren Point, New South Wales facility, serving construction, industrial and OEM, flooring systems, and insulation customers across the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1977, the company is the only PXL foam producer in Australasia and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Sekisui Chemical Group, operating as part of a global network that includes regional offices in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Philippines, USA and Europe plus a Thai manufacturing plant.

The company's core technology is proprietary electron beam cross-linking, licensed from Sekisui Chemical, which creates uniform fine closed-cell structures without chemical cross-linkers. The resulting foam delivers an operating range from minus 80 degrees Celsius to plus 100 degrees Celsius, compression sets as low as 3.5 percent, tensile strength up to 2,570 kPa, and a 25 plus year service life claim. The product portfolio spans four sub-brands: Softlon (PXL grades including acoustic OPC, F-Series vibration isolation in F5, F10, F25 grades, and Tuff Underlay with FIIC 57 rating), Thermobreak (thermal and acoustic insulation), Easy-form (expansion joint fillers, open and closed cell backing rods, caulking foam), and Sof-form (pipe lagging, debonding foam, surface protection).

Revenue is generated through direct sales from the Sydney headquarters combined with a network of state-level Australian distributors (Acura Group in South Australia, Ecowise in New South Wales, Foam Tape Sales, Pyrotek in Western Australia, Trade Ark in Victoria), New Zealand distribution via Ultralon Foam Group, and Vietnam's Cong Bang Corporation, with broader Asia Pacific coverage through the parent group's regional offices. Pricing is quote-based, particularly for custom OEM work involving CNC cutting, adhesive lamination, and custom converting; no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Sekisui Foam Australia

Legal name

Sekisui Pilon Pty Ltd

Website

https://sekisuifoam.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sekisui Foam Australia manufactures physically cross-linked polyolefin foam at its Taren Point, NSW facility, selling Softlon, Thermobreak, Easy-form, and Sof-form products to construction, industrial, flooring, and insulation customers across the Asia Pacific region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polyolefin Foam Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyethylene (PE) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ), Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Polymer Foams & Cellular Materials (PU Foams, EPS/XPS, Structural Foams) (IMAEANAL), Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAC)

Keywords

• Cross-linked polyolefin foam
• Thermal acoustic insulation
• Expansion joint fillers
• Acoustic flooring underlay
• Vibration isolation foam

Headquarters

HQ city

Taren Point

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foam Products Sales: Sale of physically cross-linked polyolefin foam products including Softlon range, Easy-form joint isolation products, and Sof-form protection/isolation products. Products are sold directly to construction companies, industrial manufacturers, and through distributor network across Australia and Asia Pacific.
2. Custom/OEM Components: Custom foam fabrication services including CNC cutting, adhesive lamination, and custom converting for OEM manufacturers requiring specialized components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sekisui Foam Australia manufactures and sells physically cross-linked (PXL) polyolefin foam products under the Softlon, Easy-form, Sof-form and Thermobreak brands from its Taren Point (Sydney) facility. It serves construction, industrial/OEM, flooring, and insulation applications across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region with both standard foam products and custom-converting/OEM fabrication services. The company is the only PXL polyolefin foam manufacturer in Australasia.

Product overview

Sekisui Foam Australia is Australia's only manufacturer of physically cross-linked (PXL) polyolefin foam technology, producing high-performance solutions since 1977. The product portfolio centers on the Softlon® brand family (PXL, OPC PXL, F-Series, Tuff Underlay) combined with Easy-form® joint isolation products (Expansion Joint Filler, Open/Closed Cell Backing Rod, Caulking Foam) and Sof-form® protection products (Pipe Lagging, Debonding Foam, Surface Protection). The company also distributes the Thermobreak® thermal and acoustic insulation sub-brand via thermobreak.com. Products serve building & construction, industrial/OEM, flooring systems, and insulation applications across the Asia Pacific region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Softlon: Premium physically cross-linked polyolefin foam technology brand. Includes PXL Polyolefin Foam, OPC PXL Polyolefin Foam, F-Series Isolation, and Tuff Underlay products.
• Thermobreak
• Easy-form
• Sof-form

Products and services

• Softlon® PXL Polyolefin Foam The original physically cross-linked polyolefin foam with dual-skin construction for industrial applications. Temperature range -80°C to +100°C, density 25-200 kg/m³, thermoformable and weldable with superior chemical resistance. Used by industrial and OEM customers requiring durable, fabricable foam.
• Softlon® OPC PXL Polyolefin Foam Open-cell acoustic absorption foam with NRC 0.45 rating at 15mm thickness. Combines superior softness with sound absorption properties, available in 25, 33, 50 kg/m³ densities. Used for industrial and OEM acoustic treatment applications.
• Softlon® F-Series Isolation Structural noise and vibration isolation foam available in three grades (F5 light, F10 medium, F25 heavy) optimized for different load requirements. Sheet size 1.2m × 2.4m, thickness 2-60mm. Used for building and industrial equipment vibration isolation.
• Softlon® Tuff Underlay Premium acoustic underlay for floating floors achieving FIIC 57 rating (exceeds Building Code Australia requirements). Twin-skin physically cross-linked polyolefin foam with integrated moisture barrier, 2mm thickness. Used under floating timber and laminate flooring installations.
• Easy-form® Expansion Joint Filler Self-adhesive expansion joint filler with integrated adhesive backing eliminating paper removal. Closed-cell polyethylene structure accommodates ±25% joint movement while maintaining weatherproof seal. Used in construction joint isolation applications.
• Easy-form® Open Cell Backing Rod Compressible open-cell polyurethane foam backing rod for breathable expansion joints. Over 90% compression recovery after 50% compression, temperature range -40°C to +80°C. Designed for tilt-slab construction applications.
• Easy-form® Closed Cell Backing Rod Compressible closed-cell polyolefin foam backing rod for cold applied sealants in expansion joints. High moisture resistance, temperature range -80°C to +80°C, available in FR grades. Used where moisture resistance is required.
• Easy-form® Caulking Foam Multi-profile polyurethane foam sealing strips available in round, rectangular and D-shapes. Optional adhesive backing for permanent installation, density 30 kg/m³. Used in construction joint sealing.
• Sof-form® Pipe Lagging Pre-slit thermal insulation tubes with self-adhesive closure for PVC pipe isolation. Thermal conductivity 0.034 W/m.K at 10°C, accommodates pipe diameters 35-160mm ID. Used for pipe insulation applications.
• Sof-form® Debonding Foam Closed-cell polyolefin foam sleeve providing isolation between concrete pile and steel reinforcement for pile cut-off. Temperature range -80°C to +100°C, internal diameters 28-70mm. Used in construction concrete pile applications.
• Sof-form® Surface Protection Multi-layer composite protection combining closed-cell foam cushioning with reinforced facing. Waterproof, chemical resistant, reusable for construction site protection, 2.5mm thickness. Used as temporary surface protection on construction sites.
• Thermobreak® Insulation Market-leading physically cross-linked thermal and acoustic insulation range, industry leader for over 30 years. Includes Roll & Sheet, Tube, No-Clad, Acoustiplus, and RT insulation products. Exceeds Australian building requirements and is supplied under the Thermobreak.com sub-brand.
• Custom OEM Foam Fabrication Services Custom foam fabrication services including CNC cutting, adhesive lamination, and custom converting for OEM manufacturers requiring specialized foam components to specification. Supports automotive, marine, manufacturing and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• FIIC 57 acoustic rating exceeding Building Code Australia requirements for impact sound insulation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TomKat Global SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2025TomKat Global Solutions is partnering with Sekisui Foam Australia and Thai Sekisui Foam to expand KoolPak reusable packaging system globally, focusing on operations in Thailand to replace single-use polystyrene packaging in cold chain applications.
• Thai Sekisui FoamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThai Sekisui Foam Co Ltd operates a manufacturing facility in Chonburi, Thailand (700/379 Moo 6, Tumbol Donhua-loh, Amphur Muang, Chonburi 20000) as part of the global Sekisui network. Partner in Thailand expansion for KoolPak reusable packaging.
• Sekisui Foam InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationParent organization providing access to global R&D and manufacturing network, ensuring latest technology, innovation, and project support worldwide. Regional offices in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Philippines, USA, and Europe.
• Acura Group (SA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Australian distributor for Thermobreak products, located at 10 Selgar Ave, Tonsley SA 5042.
• Ecowise (NSW)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew South Wales distributor for insulation products, located at 3/20 Tucks Rd, Seven Hills NSW 2147.
• Foam Tape SalesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Softlon and Thermobreak roll and sheet products, located at 3/314 Horsley Rd, Milperra NSW 2214.
• Pyrotek (WA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Australian distributor, located at 6 Potts Rd, Forrestdale WA 6112.
• Trade Ark (VIC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVictorian distributor, located at 38-42 Deans Ct, Dandenong South Vic.
• Ultralon Foam Group (NZ)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand distributor covering both North Island (Auckland, 113 Savill Dr, Favona) and South Island (11 Jipcho Rd, Wigram, Christchurch).
• Cong Bang Corporation (Vietnam)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnam distributor for Softlon and Thermobreak products, located at CBC Green Building, 28 Bach Dang, 2 Ward, Tan Binh, HCM, Vietnam.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huntsman Corporation: Global chemical manufacturer with significant polyurethane and foam systems business serving construction insulation, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable as a foam chemistry supplier with overlapping end-market exposure.
• Recticel: Belgian manufacturer of polyurethane foams for bedding, automotive, and insulation markets. Comparable as a polyurethane/polymer foam producer serving construction and OEM segments overlapping with Sekisui's Softlon and Easy-form ranges.
• Armacell: Global leader in flexible elastomeric foam insulation and engineered foams for HVAC, construction, and industrial applications. Overlaps directly with Sekisui's Thermobreak insulation and joint-sealant product lines, though broader portfolio and larger scale.
• BASF Polyurethanes: Global chemical giant producing polyurethane raw materials and systems for rigid and flexible foam applications. Broad incumbent competing indirectly with Sekisui Foam Australia's PU-based Easy-form and Thermobreak product lines.

Emerging players

• Pregis: Protective packaging manufacturer offering foam-based and hybrid cushioning systems for shipping and industrial applications. Comparable to Sekisui's Sof-form protection products and emerging competitor in reusable/cold-chain packaging adjacencies like KoolPak.

Direct peers

• Zotefoams: UK-listed global manufacturer of cross-linked polyolefin foams (Azote) using proprietary manufacturing processes. Closest direct comparable to Sekisui Foam Australia's PXL technology, serving industrial, construction, and packaging markets worldwide.
• Trocellen: German/Italian manufacturer of cross-linked polyolefin foams for automotive, construction, sports, and industrial applications. Direct peer on polyolefin foam chemistry with comparable OEM and building-products focus.
• JSP Corporation: Japanese foam manufacturer specializing in expanded polypropylene (EPP) and other polyolefin foams for automotive, construction, and packaging. Direct chemistry peer with strong APAC footprint that competes in the same OEM and insulation segments.

Regional players

• Pyrotek: New Zealand-founded global industrial materials manufacturer producing high-temperature and acoustic foams for industrial, construction, and transit applications. Comparable chemistry and end-markets; operates as a regional distributor partner of Sekisui Foam Australia in Western Australia.

Others

• Sekisui Chemical Group: Parent conglomerate and licensor of PXL technology. Operates competing foam businesses globally (Sekisui Foam International). Not a market competitor per se but the technology licensor and ultimate strategic decision-maker for the Australian subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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