Upholstered furniture
adhesive

Zelu has developed a new 2K contact adhesive for single-sided application – for safe, reliable and efficient production of upholstered furniture.

Individual
products

Zelu is the expert in polyurethane foam systems and adhesives. We find the perfect solution for every application – today and in the future.

Innovation
and quality

As an international chemicals company, we set benchmarks with innovative products that are of the very highest quality. Our know-how is based on more than 130 years of experience.

NEWS / PRESS

Products

Company

News / Press Management change at Zelu: new team takes over on 01 November

The new management is taking the company forward into the next phase of its growth

Jochen Frank (CTO), Marcus Rausch (CFO), Dr Frank Naumann (CEO) und Daniel Thomas (COO) (left to right) form the new executive leadership team. In addition to Zelu, they will also take over the management of WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH as part of the further development into a global corporate group.

Further information:
Press information Dr. Neidlinger Holding GmbH (PDF)
Press information Dr. Neidlinger Holding GmbH (Word)

Press contact:
Alexandra Heißenbüttel
Dr. Neidlinger Consulting
Phone +49 711 167 61-712
Email (Press)

News / Press New 2K dispersion for bonding upholstered furniture

Single-sided application and aqueous base for efficient, safe and reliable production

The 2K contact adhesive, formulated for application on just one substrate, offers very high initial adhesion strength to permanently bond materials, including ones with complex geometries. Furthermore, the aqueous base facilitates solvent-free production.

Further information:
Press information PDF
Press information Word

Press contact:
Alexandra Heißenbüttel
Dr. Neidlinger Consulting
Phone +49 711 167 61-712
Email (Press)

News / Press PSA adhesives for self-adhesive applications

Curvalin D 409X offers customisable solutions

An aqueous base, different tack properties, limited tendency to yellowing – Curvalin D 409X from ZELU CHEMIE GmbH is a product series consisting of water-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) with an already proven track record. That makes it the ideal solution for a wide range of self-adhesive applications, from adhesive tapes to self-adhesive films.

Further information:
Press information PDF
Press information Word

Press contact:
Alexandra Heißenbüttel
Dr. Neidlinger Consulting
Phone +49 711 167 61-712
Email (Press)

News / Press “Zelukleber” product series with alternative raw material base

High solids and reduced solvent content for bonding upholstered furniture

With a solids content of up to 74 per cent, the “Zelukleber P 49XX” product series facilitates easy processing and problem-free integration into existing production processes, and can also be used for almost all types of bond in the upholstery sector.

More information:
Press information PDF
Press information Word

Press contact:
Alexandra Heißenbüttel
Dr. Neidlinger Consulting
Phone +49 711 167 61-712
Email (Press)

News / Press Change now: New integral foam systems without HFCs

Zelu offers solutions with alternative foaming agents

In the past, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have been used as foaming agents for the majority of integral foams. However, as of 2023, they will be banned under an EU regulation. Zelu’s various products based on alternative agents – water, pentane or hydrofluoroolefins – have proved an effective answer to this problem in practice.

More information:
Press information PDF
Press information Word

Press contact:
Alexandra Heißenbüttel
Dr. Neidlinger Consulting
Phone +49 711 167 61-712
Email (Press)

News / Press Bonding upholstered furniture more efficiently

New possibilities with the new two-component contact adhesive from Zelu

For a wide range of bond types, the strong initial tack with one-sided application is just one of the benefits offered by the new solution from ZELU CHEMIE GmbH. As well as saving time, this also means lower costs thanks to the reduced amount of adhesive.

More information:
Press information PDF
Press information Word

Press contact:
Alexandra Schubert
Dr. Neidlinger Consulting
Phone +49 711 167 61-712
Email (Press)

News / Press Steering wheel bonding

One-component adhesive significantly speeds up bonding of leather.

By applying the adhesive directly to the steering wheel blank, the bonding process is twice as fast. In addition, doing away with organic solvent eliminates health risks to employees.

Further information:
Press information PDF
Press information Word

Technical article (FAPU)

Press contact:
Alexandra Schubert
Dr. Neidlinger Consulting
Phone +49 711 167 61-712
Email (Press)

Zelu in numbers

More than 130 years’ experience in the development and production of chemical products

More than 300 customers use our products

Our portfolio includes over 700 tailor-made products

Export countries are supplied by Zelu

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700

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Products

Adhesives

Polyurethane foam systems

Adhesives

Adhesives connect. Efficiently and permanently. Zelu develops tailor-made solutions for your specific needs. With specially developed adhesive systems proven in practice. Finely tuned to the demands of both material and construction. For applications ranging from premium car interiors to the manufacturing of comfortable mattresses. Zelu has the solution.

Product features

Solvent-based adhesives: dissolved in toluene-free organic solvents, application on one and/or both sides, depending on the type of bond, varying processing times – from a few seconds to 30 minutes, can be reactivated (Zeluflex® and Zelugen®), easy to spray, great heat resistance

Hotmelt adhesives: good initial and final strength, flexible to high-tensile bond seam, customised processing parameters, tack-free to permanently tacky, low odour, low in emissions, solvent-free, cold-resistant

Water-based dispersion adhesives: free of solvents and NMP/NEP, free of APEO (alkylphenol ethoxylates), high solid content, high shear stability, short airing times, good resistance to thermal distortion, high initial adhesion strength

Polyurethane foam systems

Polyurethane foam systems have a very wide range of properties and require a high level of expertise. Zelu offers you tailor-made solutions from soft to hard. With individually customisable processing parameters, such as fast cycle times, high process stability and good flowability. For easy processing and efficient production. Zelu has the solution for a wide range of applications.

Product features

Flexible/viscoelastic foams: high elasticity, low shrinkage, flame-retardant, viscoelastic

Integral/semi-rigid foams: flame-retardant, tintable, good surface finish

Filter foams: high-density, high-tensile strength, long lifespan

Rigid foams: good thermal insulation, fine-celled, dimensionally stable

Casting systems: chemical-resistant, variable rigidity, reliable

Gasket foams: liquid, thixotropic, minimal compression set, can be automated, long-term sealing, vibration-inhibiting

Packaging foams: low-weight, formed-in-place, robust, and fix and protect sensitive components

Electrically insulating foams: low-weight, low dielectric constant, flame-retardant per UL 94, protect electronic components

Certifications

The quality at Zelu stems from responsibility.

We use only raw materials from qualified suppliers in Europe and Asia. Using product-specific incoming tests we check every raw material before it is released for use in production. Everything is subject to outgoing controls to help us maintain the quality of our products at a consistently high level. This has been the case for many years. With the help of our ISO 9001:2015 certification, we also ensure that our customers receive reliable support throughout the entire process. That’s what Zelu stands for.

Quality management system – ISO 9001:2015 (PDF) Quality management system (international) – ISO 9001:2015 (PDF)

Areas of expertise

Customised solutions for your requirements

Customer-oriented products combined with service-oriented consulting – our focus is on you! At the same time, we have an uncompromising understanding of quality and can implement solutions quickly thanks to our flexible structures. The trends of tomorrow are our challenge today – so you can shape the future.

Product tailoring
We find the perfect solution for your application. To do this, we adapt our adhesives and polyurethane foam systems individually to your requirements.

Testing and application support
Our goal is to guarantee that our products can be used in your systems without any problem whatsoever. That’s why we support you with product adaptations that allow you to meet your challenges.

After-sales service
We are your proactive partner. Even after your solution has gone into service, we work with you to ensure the long-term capability of your product.

Flexible logistics
We provide you with support quickly and without red tape. Thanks to our flexible logistics, we can also supply you with our products at short notice if required.

Contact

ZELU CHEMIE GmbH

Robert-Bosch-Strasse 8

71711 Murr

Germany

Phone +49 7144 82 57-0

Fax +49 7144 82 57-30

Email

Press inquiries:
Email (Press)

Impress

Imprint and liability committee

Provider and thus party responsible for the business and commercial website within the meaning of paragraph 5 of the Telemedia Act (Telemediengesetz TMG) in its role as the core law of the Electronic Commerce Standardization Act (Elektronischer-Geschäftsverkehr-Vereinheitlichungsgesetz ElGVG), and the Act Establishing the General Conditions for Information and Communication Services (Gesetz zur Regelung der Rahmenbedingungen für Informations- und Kommunikationsdienste IuKDG) is ZELU CHEMIE GmbH, represented by CEO Dr Frank Naumann.

Information according to paragraph 2 article 1 of the Information Service Obligations Regulation (Dienstleistungs-Informationspflichten-Verordnung DL-InfoV):

Publisher & service provider:
This website consists of information provided by:
ZELU CHEMIE GmbH
Address: Robert-Bosch-Straße 8, 71711 Murr, Germany
Phone: +49 7144 / 8257-0
Fax: +49 7144 / 8257-30

Executive Board: Dr Frank Naumann, Jochen Frank, Marcus Rausch, Daniel Thomas
Registration Office: Local Court of Stuttgart
Registration Number: HRB 310782
VAT Number: DE 146154223 (according to paragraph 27a Value-Added Tax Act, Umsatzsteuergesetz)

A company owned by Dr. Neidlinger Holding GmbH:
www.neidlinger-holding.com

1. No warranties regarding correctness, completes or up-to-dateness of website
The content of this website is created with utmost care. Nevertheless the provider of this website does not assume any responsibility for the up-to-dateness, correctness and completeness of the contents of this website. The use of any content of this website takes place at user’s own risk. Contributions characterized by name express the respective author's own opinion and not the opinion of the provider of this website. Usage of this website alone shall not be deemed to constitute any contract between user and provider of this website.

2. External links
The website contains links to third-party websites ("external links"). These websites are subject to the liability of the respective operators. We do not take any responsibilities for contents of external links directly or indirectly provided on this website (e.g. by “hyperlinks” or “deeplinks”) and do not express any approval thereof. When first creating the external links to the third-party contents, the provider checked these contents for any violations of the law. No such violations were determined at the time. The provider is in no way able to influence the current and future layout and contents of the pages to which links point. Hence, we expressly dissociate ourselves completely and explicitly from all contents in all linked sites in our document, which were changed following the first creation of the external link. Solely the third party is responsible for illegal, incorrect or incomplete content with regard to external links and is liable for any damage arising out of or in connection with such content. However, as soon as the supplier becomes aware of violations of the law, such external links will be immediately deleted.

3. Copyright and IP Rights
The contents published on this website are subject to German copyright and ancillary copyright law. Any utilization not permitted by German copyright and ancillary copyright law requires the prior written permission by the provider or the respective owner. This applies in particular to the copying, working, translation, storage, processing and reproduction of contents in databases and other electronic media and systems. Third-party contents and rights are identified as such in this regard. The unauthorized duplication and forwarding of individual contents or complete pages is not permitted and may possibly be punishable as a criminal offence. Only the creation of copies and downloads for personal and private and non-commercial use is permitted.
The use of this website as external link shall only be permitted upon prior written approval of the provider.

Each and any firm or trademark is sole property of the relevant company. Citations of trademarks and names of third parties have a purely informative character.

4. General Terms and Conditions (AGB)
ZELU CHEMIE GmbH operates under General Terms and Conditions, applicable at [Website] as pdf file.

5. Other terms of use
Insofar as special terms deviate from the above Numbers 1 to 4 in regard to individual usages, attention will be expressly drawn to this fact. In this event, the special terms of use will apply to the respective case.

6. No use of the contact details of this legal disclaimer for commercial advertising
The use of the contact details of this legal disclaimer for commercial advertising is explicitly prohibited by the provider unless the provider explicitly agreed to it in writing prior to any commercial advertising or in the ordinary course of an existing business relationship. Provider and any person as stated on this website hereby explicitly object any commercial use or transfer of the data of this website.

Privacy Policy

As the data controller we have prepared this privacy notice to inform you in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) about the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data in relation to the services we offer on our web site.

I. Definitions

„Personal data“ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person;

„Processing“ means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction;

„Controller“ means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law;

„Recipient“ means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing;

II. General information

1. The data controller

ZELU CHEMIE GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 8
71711 Murr
Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 7144 82 57-0
Fax: +49 (0) 7144 82 57-30

Email

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

OBSECOM GmbH
Königstr. 40
70173 Stuttgart
Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 711 4605025-40
Fax: +49 (0) 711 4605025-49

E-Mail: zelu@obsecom.eu
Webseite: https://www.obsecom.eu

3. Legal bases

We process personal data based on at least one of the following legal bases:

The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR);
Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR);
Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR);
Processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR);
Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

In this privacy policy we refer to the respective legal basis of the individual data processing operations.

4. Onward transfer of personal data

We forward personal data to recipients (data processors or other third parties) only to the extent required and only if one of the subsequent conditions are met:

The data subject has consented to the data transfer;
The onward transfer is required to fulfil a contractual obligation or pre-contractual measure on the request of the data subject;
We are obliged by law to make such a transfer;
The onward transfer is made on the basis of our legitimate interest or on those of a third party.

5. Third countries

The transfer of personal data to a third country or an international organisation outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) is subject to legal or contractual permission only in accordance with the provisions under Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. It means that pursuant to Art. 45 GDPR an adequacy decision of the EU commission must be present for the respective country, appropriate safeguards for data privacy under Art. 46 GDPR, or Binding Corporate Rules under Art. 47 GDPR do exist.

6. Rights of data subjects

As a data subject you have the following right:

Pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR to request information about your personal data processed by us. You may also request information regarding the purposes of the processing; the categories of personal data concerned; the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed; the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or the criteria used to determine that period; where the personal data are not collected from you, the data source; the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing; the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of data concerning you, the right to restrict processing or to object to such processing, the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Finally, you have a right to know whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation, and, if so, the appropriate safeguards relating to this transfer;
Pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR to demand the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data and to have incomplete personal data that are stored by us to be completed;
Pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR to demand the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of a legal claim;
Pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data if the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you; the processing is unlawful but you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead; we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether our legitimate grounds override your interests;
Pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR to receive your personal data, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit those data to another controller;
Pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, or if you object to processing for direct marketing purposes and the legal basis for the processing are our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR;
Pursuant to Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR to withdraw your consent given to us at any time. As a result we are no longer allowed to continue the data processing that was based on this consent in the future;
Pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement. A list of contact details of the data protection officers and supervisory authorities can be found on this web site: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

If you wish to assert the data subject rights mentioned above, you can contact us or our data protection officer at any time using the contact details above.

7. Erasure and restriction of personal data

Unless otherwise provided for in this privacy notice, personal data will be deleted, if these data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed and the deletion does not conflict with statutory retention requirements. In addition, we will erase the personal data processed by us in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR on your request, if the conditions provided therein are met. If personal data are required for other lawful purposes, they will not be erased, but their processing will be restricted in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR.
In case of restriction, the data will not be processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to personal data that must be retained by us for commercial or tax law reasons. For example, data must be kept for 6 years pursuant to Section 257 (1) Nos. 2 and 3 German Commercial Code (HGB) and Section 147 (1) Nos. 2, 3, 5 German Tax Code (AO); data must be kept for 10 years pursuant to Section 257 (1) Nos. 1 and 4 HGB and Section 147 Abs. 1 No. 1, 4, 4a AO.

8. Cookies

Our web site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, PC, etc.) when you visit our web site. Cookies do no harm to your device, nor do they contain any viruses or other malicious software. The cookie stores information which is created in relation to the specific device you are using. However, this does not mean that we become immediately aware of your identity. Cookies are mainly used to make the web site more user-friendly, effective and secure.

We use session cookies to recognize that you have already visited individual pages of our web site. These cookies also support certain features and functionalities on our web site. Session cookies are deleted after you have left our web site.

In order to optimize our web site, to statistically evaluate the use of our web site, and to enhance usability, we use temporary cookies that are stored on your device for a specific period of time. If you visit our site again to use our services, we will automatically recognize that you have visited us earlier, and what inputs and settings you made so that you do not need to enter them again. These cookies will be deleted or lose their validity after max. 2 years.

The data processed by cookies are required for the purposes mentioned above in order to protect our legitimate interests which result thereof, as well as those of third parties according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Most browsers accept cookies automatically. However, if you do not wish to accept cookies, you can configure your browser so that no cookies are stored on your device or a message is displayed before new cookies are created. A general objection to the use of cookies used for online marketing purposes can be made for a variety of services, such as explained at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/or the opt-out page of the Network Advertising Initiative http://optout.networkadvertising.org. However, disabling cookies may mean that you may not be able to use all the features of our web site.

III. Individual processing operations

1. Hosting

In order to make available our web site, we use services provided by hosting companies, such as: Provision of web servers, disk space, database services, and security or maintenance services. Here we, or our hosting providers, process personal data of the web site visitors on the basis of our legitimate interests in providing efficient and secure access to our web site in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

2. Access data and log files

By visiting our web site or its individual pages, your device’s internet browsers automatically sends information to the server of our web site. This information is stored in so-called log files by us or our hosting provider and will be deleted after 6 months at the latest.

The following information is stored:

IP address of the requesting computer;
Date and time of access;
Name and URL of the requested file;
Web site from which our site was accessed (Referrer-URL);
The browser used and your computer’s operating system;
Status codes and the transferred amount of data;
Name of your access providers.

This data will be used for the following purposes:

The provision of our web site, including all of its features and contents;
To ensure a smooth connection to our web site;
To ensure the comfortable use of our web site;
To ensure system security and stability;
For anonymised statistical evaluation of web site access;
To optimise our web site;
For disclosure to law enforcement authorities in the event of unlawful interference / attacks on our systems;
For further administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the data collection purposes mentioned above. Under no circumstance will we use the personal data collected for the purpose of drawing conclusions about a person.

3. Contact

If you contact us using the contact details published in our web site (for example, by e-mail) and in this context provide us with personal data, we will use this data to process your request on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is required to perform pre-contractual action. In all other cases, processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and / or our legitimate interest in the effective processing of requests addressed to us pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We will store your personal data until you ask us for deletion, revoke your consent to the storage, or the data are no longer necessary for the purpose for which they were collected (for example, after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - especially retention periods - remain thereof unaffected.

4. Job Applications

If you want to apply for a job, you will be asked to provide your name, contact information and further application documents so that we can review your application and get in personal contact with you. The data processing for the purpose of processing your application is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR based on your voluntary consent. Taking into account the limitation periods of the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), application documents will be kept for a period of 6 months after completion of the application process and then deleted, unless storage is required for the documentation of other operations (for example, subsequent recruitment).

IV. Statistics and Analytics

1. etracker

This Internet offer uses etracker. The provider is etracker GmbH, Erste Brunnenstraße 1, 20459 Hamburg, Germany (hereafter “etracker”). etracker collects data about the web site user visits. This data is used for continuous optimisation, to ensure that our website meets the needs of our users, to measure the success of marketing measures and to create statistical evaluations. The legal basis is our legitimate interests according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in the optimisation of our web site and our online services. Cookies are used to enable a statistical analysis of the use of this website by its visitors and to display usage-related content or advertising. Information on the cookies used and their storage duration can be found at https://www.etracker.com/en/support/etracker-cookies/. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data for the purpose of drawing conclusions about a person.

If you do not want etracker to process visitor data from you, you can prevent this by using an opt-out cookie from etracker, which you can obtain from "I disagree with the processing of my personal data with etracker on this website". This cookie ensures that no visitor data from your browser will be processed by etracker in the future. Attention: If you delete your cookies, the opt-out cookie will also be deleted and you may have to reactivate it. For more information on how etracker handles your personal data please refer to the etracker privacy policy at: https://www.etracker.com/en/data-privacy/.

General Terms AND Conditions

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