Manufacturer of ergonomic sleep and seating systems and technical plastic components – from toolmaking to series production
FROLI GmbH & Co. KG
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany · Ventspils, LatviaNew on Amplifa
About Froli
Founded in 1962, Froli is an owner-managed family company headquartered in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock (East Westphalia) that develops and manufactures ergonomic sleep and seating systems, plastic components and custom plastic solutions for industry, OEMs and the retail trade. Its in-house vertical integration includes its own toolmaking, plastic injection moulding (shot volume 1–2,500 g, clamping forces 25–500 t), PUR integral foam moulded parts, deep drawing/thermoforming, metal processing, wood processing, sewing/upholstery and the assembly of ready-to-install assemblies. Materials include thermoplastics, bioplastics, polyurethane (PUR integral foam, cold foam), aluminium and veneered woods. The products are used in recreational vehicles, office furniture and ORGA systems, hotels, clinics as well as rehabilitation and care. Since 2006, additional production has taken place at the Froli Baltic plant in Ventspils (Latvia); an in-house development department with an ergonomics laboratory and material and workpiece testing supports projects from idea to series production.
- Site
- Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock
- Processes
- Injection moulding, PUR integral foam, Deep drawing / thermoforming, Toolmaking (mould tools), Assembly (ready-to-install assemblies, system solutions), Sewing / upholstery, Metal processing, Wood processing
- Materials
- Thermoplastics, PUR integral foam (polyurethane), Bioplastic, Cold foam, Aluminium, Wood (beech, oak, walnut veneered), Tencel (cover fabric), PUR cover (water-repellent)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
- Industries
- Recreational vehicle industry, Office & organisation, Hotels, hospitality & clinics, Rehabilitation & care, Other industries
- 01
Product development & design
- 02
Toolmaking
- 03
Injection moulding / PUR integral foam / deep drawing
- 04
Sewing & upholstery
- 05
Assembly
- 06
Quality inspection
Materials & Processes
Thermoplastics
Materials for injection-moulded and deep-drawn parts from small series to large-scale series.
PUR integral foam (polyurethane)
Material with a cellular core and a resistant outer skin for ergonomic contact surfaces and functional components.
Bioplastic
Used, among other things, for caravan accessories such as the caravan wedge and all-purpose holder.
Cold foam
Material for mattresses of the folding bed systems.
Aluminium
Frame material for lightweight, stable folding bed constructions.
Wood (beech, oak, walnut veneered)
Material for bed feet, frames and furniture components.
Tencel / cover fabrics
Skin-friendly, removable and washable covers for mattresses and bed systems.
Locations
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock
DEHeadquarters, development, toolmaking and series production
- Part weight / size
- Shot volume 1–2,500 g
- Lot size
- Small series to large-scale series
- Materials
- Thermoplastics, PUR integral foam, aluminium, wood
- Injection moulding machines 25–500 t clamping force
- Deep drawing systems
- Toolmaking
- Sewing/upholstery
- Assembly
- Ergonomics laboratory
- Testing laboratory
Ventspils (Froli Baltic)
LVProduction site since 2006
- Materials
- PUR integral foam, thermoplastics
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection mouldingPlastics | – | – | 1 g (shot volume) – 2,500 g (shot volume) | smaller series – large-scale series | thermoplastics, bioplastic |
| PUR integral foamPlastics | – | – | – | Series | polyurethane (PUR integral foam), rigid polyurethane foam |
| Deep drawing / thermoformingPlastics | – | – | – | – | thermoplastics |
| Toolmaking (mould tools)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly (ready-to-install assemblies, system solutions)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sewing / upholsteryAssembly | – | – | – | – | fabrics/cord fabrics |
| Metal processingForming | – | – | – | – | aluminium, metal |
| Wood processingAssembly | – | – | – | – | wood |
| 3D printing (prototyping)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product development & design (CAD, FEM, prototyping)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material and workpiece testing (quality assurance)Testing | – | – | – | – | plastics, foams, composite materials |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection moulding machines | – | – | Shot volume 1 to 2,500 g, clamping forces 25 to 500 tonnes | – | Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock |
Quality
Quality assurance is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and firmly embedded in the production process. Material and workpiece testing covers load capacity, elasticity, dimensional stability, dimensional accuracy and functionality with documented test plans and traceability.
| Evidence | Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| ISO 50001 |
History
- 1962
Business registration of the company Froli; production and distribution of plastic windows with 2 employees.
- 1976
Production of moulded parts made of rigid polyurethane foam.
- 1986
Expansion of metal processing; seat carrier mechanisms for office swivel chairs “FROLIMAT”.
- 1993
Expansion of deep drawing production.
- 1995
Market launch of the Froli bed system Quadro-Flex with international patents.
- 2001
Certificate for quality management according to DIN EN ISO 9001.
- 2006
Opening of the Froli Baltic production site in Ventspils, Latvia.
- 1998
Takeover of company management by Dr. Margret Fromme and Peter Liebing in the second generation.
- 2014
50th company anniversary.
- 2016
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 50001.
- 2022
60th company anniversary.
- 2023
Environmental management certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
- 2025
Red Dot Design Award for the ultra-flat DREAM bed system.