Claudius Foam

What Claudius Foam does

Claudius Foam ApS is a Denmark-based B2B foam manufacturer and converter founded in 2004 by Kim Claudius (with roots tracing to a 1993 retail foam store, Idea Skum, in Aalborg). The company is headquartered at Rampevej 5, Aars, where it operates 5,600 m2 of production facilities with a large machine park. Its core business is converting and distributing polyurethane foams across six foam families — polyether, cold foam (HR), memory foam, CME, CMHR, and bonded foam — stocking more than 50 quality variants, supplemented by distributed products such as Fibertex non-wovens, fiber batting, artificial leather, upholstery glue, and expansion joint tape.

The company manufactures and supplies both raw foam materials and finished products across furniture upholstery, mattresses (top, cold foam, floor), acoustic and construction foam, custom protective packaging, and institutional/play foam. Manufacturing capabilities cover custom cutting to specification, series production, and in-house bonding and lamination, supporting applications ranging from Danish furniture classics (e.g., 3107, Egg, Swan chairs) to fire-retardant CMHR foam for maritime and rail customers.

Claudius Foam runs a sales-led, quote-based B2B model. Two dedicated sales managers (covering furniture/mattresses and acoustics) provide product development consultation and material selection advice. Customers are Danish furniture factories, upholsterers, mattress manufacturers, construction firms, hospitals, schools/daycares, and ship/boat builders, with all revenue generated domestically in Denmark. The company is privately held by founder Kim Claudius with no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding; the workforce stood at 25 employees as of September 2020.

Name

Claudius Foam

Legal name

Claudius Foam ApS

Website

https://claudius-foam.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Claudius Foam is a Danish B2B foam manufacturer and converter, supplying 50+ polyurethane foam qualities (cold foam, memory, CMHR, etc.) plus Fibertex and finishing materials to furniture factories, mattress makers, construction, institutional, and maritime customers across Denmark from its 5,600 m2 Aars facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Foam Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAC), Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA)

Keywords

• Foam manufacturing
• Custom foam cutting
• Polyurethane foam supply
• Furniture foam materials
• Acoustic foam products

Headquarters

HQ city

Aars

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Foam Products: Manufacture and sale of custom-cut foam products in various types (polyether, cold foam, memory foam, CME, CMHR, bonded foam) to B2B customers. Products include furniture foam, mattresses, acoustic panels, and packaging foam. Custom orders based on specific measurements and specifications.
2. Mattress Production: Production of mattresses including top mattresses, cold foam mattresses, and floor mattresses for both private and institutional customers.
3. Fibertex Distribution: Distribution of Fibertex products including non-woven fabrics for furniture covering and reinforcement. Products sold in full rolls or custom cut.
4. Supplementary Products: Sale of supplementary products including fiber vat, artificial leather, nitrile rubber, upholstery adhesive (Saba), and expansion joint tapes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Claudius Foam manufactures and supplies custom-cut foam products, stocking over 50 qualities across 6 foam types (polyether, cold foam, memory foam, CME, CMHR, bonded foam) at a 5,600 m² facility in Aars, Denmark. Core offerings include furniture foam, mattresses, acoustic and construction foam, packaging foam, and play/gymnastics foam, with end-to-end services from product development consultation through custom cutting, bonding, and series production. The company also distributes complementary products such as Fibertex textiles, fiber batting, artificial leather, upholstery glue, and expansion joint tapes.

Product overview

Claudius Foam is a Danish foam manufacturing company producing over 50 different qualities across 6 foam types. The product portfolio centers on foam materials (polyether foam, cold foam, memory foam, CME, CMHR, bonded foam) sold as both raw materials and finished products. Core product categories include furniture foam (møbelskum), acoustic and construction foam, packaging foam, and foam mattresses. The company also distributes complementary products including Fibertex textiles, fiber batting, artificial leather, upholstery glue, and expansion tapes. Manufacturing capabilities include custom cutting in all forms and sizes, series production, and gluing operations. Production facilities span 5,600 m² in Aars, Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Furniture Foam (Møbelskum) High-quality foam for furniture upholstery, chair seats, cushions, and Danish furniture classics; supplied in various qualities including cold foam and polyether foam.
• Acoustic and Construction Foam (Akustik og byggeri skum) Foam products for sound insulation, sound absorption, vibration damping, and expansion joint tapes serving the construction industry.
• Packaging Foam (Emballage skum) Protective foam packaging solutions including case inserts, protective packaging, and custom-cut foam for transit protection of products.
• Foam Mattresses (Skummadrasser) Mattresses in all foam types and dimensions including top mattresses, cold foam mattresses, and floor mattresses, supplied to both private customers and public institutions.
• Foam for Institutions and Play (Skum til institution og leg) Play foam for children including gymnastic mattresses, play furniture, pillow rooms, and modular sets intended for daycare institutions and schools.
• Fibertex Distribution Distributed Fibertex non-woven textiles for furniture covering and reinforcement, including 125WL BH-1 in black and gray, 150WL in gray, and fire-retardant 125WL BH-1 FR, sold in full rolls or custom-cut to dimension.
• Polyether Foam (Polyetherskum) Flexible polyether foam with high tear strength and moisture resistance (also known as purskum or PU-skum); stocked in over 15 quality variants.
• Memory Foam Temperature-sensitive, pressure-relieving viscoelastic foam that conforms to body shape (also known as memory foam), stocked in 2 variants.
• CME Foam (Combustion Modified Ether Foam) Fire-retardant polyether foam variant that meets English fire requirements, based on standard polyether foam with enhanced fire resistance.
• CMHR Foam (Combustion Modified High Resilience Foam) Highly elastic, fire-retardant cold foam variant used where strict fire safety requirements apply, including institutions, ships, and trains.
• Bonded Foam Eco-friendly foam made from recycled polyurethane foam scraps that are recompressed and glued together, primarily used for sound insulation and in motor rooms, ships, and ventilation systems.
• Cold Foam (Koldskum) Flexible, elastic, and form-stable polyurethane foam (also called HR-skum / High Resilience) with high seating and lying comfort, stocked in 8 qualities.
• Fiber Batting (Fibervat) Fiber batting (also called pladevat) used in the furniture and upholstery industry to provide a soft surface finish for cushions and pillows, available in full rolls or custom-cut and optionally glued onto foam products.
• Artificial Leather (Kunstlæder) Quality artificial leather from Cotting Group featuring high durability, fire resistance, and water resistance, supplied in various colors, qualities, and meter measurements for furniture industry use.
• Upholstery Glue (Polsterlim) Quality Saba upholstery glue supplied in 19 kg containers for foam applications in furniture production, recognized as cost-effective and easy to use.
• Expansion Joint Tape (Fugebånd) Expanding joint tapes for the construction industry that provide tight and precise seals for doors and windows, made for easy application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Topmadras can last up to 7 years with proper maintenance

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FibertexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClaudius Foam is a proud distributor of Fibertex products for the furniture industry. Fibertex offers quality products for covering/reinforcement suitable for stapling, sewing, adhesive bonding, cutting, and stamping. They sell Fibertex in full rolls or custom cut to desired dimensions in multiple widths. They stock 125WL BH-1 in black and gray, and the extra strong 150WL in gray, as well as the flame-retardant 125WL BH-1 FR.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• FoamPartner: Swiss/German-based PU foam specialist producing flexible, high-resilience, and specialty foams including fire-retardant grades for furniture, mattress, transportation, and acoustic applications. Directly comparable chemistry and vertical breadth as a European foam converter.
• Eurofoam: Central European PU foam converter/manufacturer producing polyether, cold foam, and specialty foams for furniture, mattress, automotive, and packaging customers. Comparable as a B2B foam converter operating an inventory-and-custom-cut model similar to Claudius Foam.
• Recticel: Belgian-listed polyurethane foam manufacturer covering flexible PU foam, mattresses, and acoustic insulation across Europe. Direct comparable in product chemistry (PU flexible foam, cold foam, CMHR) and in serving furniture, bedding, construction/acoustic, and transportation verticals.
• Vitafoam (Vita Group): UK/European flexible PU foam manufacturer producing polyether, high-resilience (cold foam equivalent), and fire-retardant foams for furniture, bedding, and industrial customers. Comparable product mix and downstream vertical focus to Claudius Foam.

Broad incumbents

• Hilding Anders: Largest European mattress and bedding producer with manufacturing across Scandinavia. Comparable because it is a major regional mattress customer/consume-equivalent for top-mattress and cold-foam mattress foams, and operates in the same Danish/Scandinavian furniture-and-bedding ecosystem.
• FXI (formerly Foamex): North-American-headquartered PU foam manufacturer producing flexible polyurethane foams for bedding, furniture, and industrial markets. Comparable broad product chemistry (polyether, HR, memory, FR foams), though primarily serving the Americas market rather than Denmark.
• Carpenter Co. Major global polyurethane foam manufacturer (US-founded, with European operations including the historical Carpenter ApS entity that originally referred customers to Claudius Foam's founder). Comparable because it produces the same PU foam chemistries (polyether, HR/cold foam, memory foam, CMHR) that Claudius Foam custom-cuts for Danish customers.
• Tempur Sealy International: Global memory-foam and mattress manufacturer consuming viscoelastic (memory foam) and HR foam chemistries. Comparable downstream as a major memory-foam mattress buyer in the same value chain, though operating at vastly greater scale.

Others

• Fibertex Nonwovens: Danish-headquartered non-woven fabric producer whose products Claudius Foam distributes into the Danish furniture industry. Comparable as a partner-and-adjacent supplier in the same furniture-upholstery supply chain; Fibertex represents an upstream/complementary relationship rather than direct competition.

Regional players

• Bachmann Group (Skumplast / Bachmann Kunststoffe): Smaller Scandinavian/European foam converter typically serving local furniture and packaging customers with custom-cut PU foam. Comparable as a regional foam converter competing for the same Danish and Nordic B2B customer accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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