Our production
portfolio has big
names at home
and abroad

Joint-stock company SPUR was founded in Zlín in 1992. It was established during the privatisation of the Research Institute of Rubber and Plastics Technology (VÚGPT), which was the main research organization in the field of plastics and rubber for the former Czechoslovakia.
However, the roots of SPUR a.s., including its know-how, traditions and values, started to grow much earlier in 1934, when Baťa founded the Zlín chemical research institute.
SPUR a. s. started production in privatised laboratories and pilot plant facilities in approximately 10 types of plastics production, which gradually developed into the current form of the production programme.

2024

Launch of own energy center and new greenhouse at Bezdínek Farm

Implementation of the next step to ensure the energy self-sufficiency of the AGRO pillar of the SPUR group.

Electricity and heat are now produced in cogeneration units from natural gas with an efficiency of almost 100% + start-up of a new greenhouse with an area of ​​3.3 ha = increase in the production of healthy vegetables by 30%, with maximum environmental friendliness, together with the support of the local community by creating new jobs.

 

 

 

 

 

Circular economy as a means to achieve carbon neutrality

With the acquisition of the recycling part of JELÍNEK-TRADING spol. s.r.o. in Křelov-Břuchotín in Olomouc SPUR plastic recycling s.r.o. is established. Together with the company EKOTREND Ludky s.r.o., a project partner in the field of full recycling of plastic waste, the SPUR group now provides a meaningful solution to waste management in the most ecological way possible.

2023

HARDEX XPP is a new generation of composite material

Start of production of thermoplastic polypropylene foam (XPP) cores for recyclable composite sandwich structures, a revolutionary solution for various applications in the transport and construction industries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SPUR Group is expanding to include the Portuguese EPOLI

The acquisition of the Central Bohemian company of the Promoter group EPOLI (Czechia), s.r.o., which is a producer of foamed polyethylene (EPE), results in a strategic expansion of the production facilities, technology park, and distribution and logistics capabilities of the SPUR group.

2022

Joining forces of SPUR and MEGAT family companies

Expansion of production capacities even for smaller orders thanks to the successful acquisition of a Zlín plastic company.

 

 

 

Bubble from AVÍZO

AVÍZO s.r.o., which produces bubble wrap in Zliv near České Budějovice, becomes part of the SPUR group.

2021

Better Shelter is now fully automatised

The emergence of new fully automated production of EPP panels for Better Shelter/housing for people in need that is shipped worldwide/. The total production capacity is 30 000 houses per year.

 

 

 

 

Expanding the portfolio with tomatoes from Bezdínek Farm

The SPUR group is also starting to operate in the field of hydroponic cultivation of vegetables without pesticides in greenhouses, using the most modern technologies that are environmentally friendly.

 

 

 

SPUR ventures into metalworking

By acquiring IGTT a.s. there is a merger of the companies divided by the privatization of VÚGPT in 1992, as well as the reunification of the shared industrial area into one functional unit, as a space for the future development of the SPUR group.

2020

SPURTEX® nano face masks and respirators in the fight against COVID-19

Production of our own membrane with SPURTEX® nanofibres. The excellent filtration properties of the nanomaterial were used in the production of FFP2 and FFP3 class certified face masks and respirators in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The maximum production capacity of automated lines is 4 million respirators and 1 million face masks per month.

2019

Automation continues

We now use a fully automated packaging and cartoning machine for packaging kitchen profiles.
An automatic bag slitter for pouring granules for production was installed along with the new high-performance line for the production of foam strips.
A new automated line for extrusion and subsequent packaging of furniture edges was commissioned.

IGLOU

Beginning of production of the IGLOU emergency shelter made of polyethylene foam for the homeless. In the 2020/21 season we shipped 415 shelters to European countries and 96 shelters to North America.

EPE

Installation of a new EPE strip line with one of the most powerful extruders in Europe – it produces one full truck of EPE plates in 90 minutes.

 

2018

We’re eco-friendly and we build!

Commissioning of a compounding line that enables the processing of 200 tonnes of waste material per month back into its own products.

Launch of a photovoltaic power plant on the roof of the B02 building, which generates 5% of the energy needed for the annual operation of the company in a sustainable way.

Construction of the new B09 building with a warehouse and office space.

For the first time in history, SPUR achieved a turnover of CZK 1 bln.!

2017

Development of a new
product – PP furniture edge

We managed to replace the more expensive and harder
to recycle ABS with polypropylene.

New packaging line

Commissioning of a new packaging line for EPE boards SPURO®.

2016

Anti-slip mat STOPP

We started producing another product for IKEA – an anti-slip mat for carpets.

2015

New storage hall

Construction of a new storage hall
in Zlín – Louky with area of 6,000 m3.

2014

PP profile – another product for IKEA

Commencement of the production of laminated polypropylene profiles used as protective kitchen slats.

2013

Micro Ducts for communications networks

Commencement of the production of HDPE microtubes for mechanical protection of optical cables. This product was added to our range of cable protectors.

2011

New production projects – GPPS
boards and EPE profiles

This year we launched the production of GPPS boards as a replacement for glass in picture frames, as well as the production of SPURO® PROFILE foam profiles for the packaging industry.

2010

SPURO® KART – hollow PP sheets

We are the first in the Czech Republic to produce hollow polypropylene boards for the packaging industry. Construction and commissioning of new production/storage halls with an area of 30 000 m3.

2009

Farewell to BARKOLEN

The BARKOLEN dye concentrate production centre in Otrokovice was sold to US company UCC.

2008

Renovation of building in the Svit complex

Beginning of operation in the newly rennovated 104th building in the Svit complex in Zlín for the production and storage of products.

2006

Production of polyethylene foam strips

We began production of SPURO® foam strips for the packaging industry. 

2005

First product for IKEA – KOLON mat

Beginning of PET KOLON mat production – floor protectors. Today we use material from recycled PET bottles for production; every month we use raw material created from 3 million used bottles.

2003

Cooperation with IKEA begins

Beginning of our cooperation with IKEA. Today, this cooperation is crucial for SPUR both in terms of technological development and the development of the entire company.

1998

We now produce RETROX® 

Beginning of the production of RETROX® retroreflective materials; we are the only manufacturer in Central Europe. 

1994

Launch of TUBEX®  

Launch of the production of insulating PE foam materials under the TUBEX® brand. Materials used for thermal and sound insulation of piping systems, air conditioning and ventilation equipment. 

1992

SPUR – the beginning

The VÚGPT (Research Institute of Rubber and Plastics Technology) founded by Baťa before World War II ends its operation.
New entities emerge from it – including joint-stock company SPUR, which was historically the first on the Czech market to produce HDPE cable protectors.