Zotefoams Plc manufactures a range of closed cell cross-linked polyolefin foams for global use in sports, construction, marine, automation, medical equipment and aerospace. The headquarters are based in Croydon London with a USA subsidiary in Kentucky. Nigel Howard is the current Chairman, David Stirling is Managing Director, and Clifford Hurst is Finance Director. The company was spun off from BP Chemicals in 1992. It began in the 1940s producing block foam. The company makes the majority of its sales from exports overseas with a number of registered trademarks.