Performance Polymers

2024's FIMEC

Join BASF at the 47th edition of FIMEC, the largest footwear fair in Latin America!

Elevate innovation with Ultrasim®, the versatile CAE tool for BASF plastics.

Will you be in Nova Hamburgo/RS on March 12, 13 or 14?

Then come along with BASF to another edition of FIMEC (International Fair of Leather, Chemical Products, Components, Machinery and Equipment for Footwear and Tanning) and find out about the biggest innovations of 2024 for the leather-footwear sector. BASF's stand will be full of news, with a versatile portfolio, sustainable developments and the latest market trends!

Some photos from previous editions:

More about BASF solutions for the footwear world:

Footwear

In the ever-evolving footwear industry, standing still is not an option. Make the Move to pioneering footwear solutions with our advanced polyurethane materials.

Infinergy^® (E-TPU)

Infinergy^® is the world's first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU). This closed-cell particle foam can be used anywhere, where a combination of low weight, excellent mechanical properties and good long-term durability is required.

Elastopan^®(PU)

Elastopan^® offers high-performance and innovative solutions for producers of casual shoes, safety shoes and sport shoes. It is a multi-component polyurethane foam system for the production of mid-, out- and insoles. It is compatible with casting and injection machines.