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Block London teams with artist Paul Insect to place Rainbow Benches around empty central London updated

Thu, 28 May 2020 20:00:21 GMT

UPDATE

It appears several of the benches have been taken away or stolen from the sites they were put in. Paul Insect wrote earlier on instagram: ' It seems like London did not like the benches I left. As they have all disappeared. Videos forwarded to me. #london #rainbowbench #paulinsect @sadiq #findthebenches @blocklondonfurniture "

We will update this page with new information as we get it.

"London has never looked so good as it does now," Paul Insect says about the current situation in our Capital City. "The streets are clean and the views are unbroken by people... a perfect time to be exploring your city where ever you are, of course with the correct social distancing.”

London Artist Paul Insect in collaboration with our sister company, Block London furniture , have produced some rainbow benches which they have been leaving around empty parts of central London over the past week.

This is an artistic statement and also a tribute to the Healthcare workers, Doctors, Nurses and all staff who worked in hospitals and to the everyday key workers who have kept England running – the shopkeepers, bus and train drivers, dustmen and women and our Postal workers. They hope the benches will become a place for people to reflect on the past couple of months as our cities begin to open up again.

"London has never looked so good as it does now", say Paul, "the streets are clean and the views are unbroken by people…

A perfect time to be exploring your city where ever you are”. Of course with correct social distancing.

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BBC News Coronavirus Update:

Huffington Post Article

Juxtapoz Magazine

Guardian Coronavirus Update 27th May 2020

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Concept To Quality Custom-Made Designs With Cutfoam

Sun, 17 May 2020 15:16:00 GMT

Cutfoam takes your concepts through to completion

Our foam isn’t just for mattresses and soundproofing. Here at Cutfoam we think BIG. If you have a big idea and need a team of people to make it happen – we can help.

Bounce is an Australian company started by visionary husband and wife team Andy and Paula Hannagan 10 years ago. They saw the need for a natural, nutritious and tasty snack to help people to achieve their full potential and get the most out of their day – rather than reaching for high-sugar snacks and caffeine – and they made it happen.

When they wanted to make a statement at a trade show – they turned to Cutfoam.

The Cutfoam Method

The original concept. Brief: to create a custom-made foam design.

Starting to take shape. The manufacturing team cut the foam to size.

Our skilled design team finish the unique product

Bounce stole the show at their trade show and you could do the same. We can turn the ideas in your head into tangible objects. and help your business stand out in a crowd. Any shape. Any size. Any Pantone. Any time. Contact Cutfoam to a make it happen.

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Cutfoam supplying vital PPE foam for NHS

Thu, 07 May 2020 13:17:56 GMT

We are proud to be doing our bit to help the NHS by supplying cushioning foam strips for PPE face masks.

The global demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and PPE foam is unprecedented as a result of COVID-19 and The Cutfoam Group are working hard to help meet the needs of our very own NHS.

PPE face shields worn over face masks have been favoured worldwide as protection against COVID-19 in both hospitals and care homes.

We are proud to be doing our bit and helping NHS staff by supplying cushioning foam strips for PPE face masks, providing the highest level of comfort as they face long and grueling shifts working on the front line, saving lives.

Our PPE recommended foam:

We manufacture and supply medically approved PPE foams at our state-of-the-art factory in Essex which are exceptional in both comfort and hygiene. All our foam grades are low VOC, fire retardant and approved for use by the NHS, as well as many other public institutions.

We are able to cut all our foams in a range of sizes to meet any requirements and have the manufacturing capabilities to exceed even the highest of demands.

With our expertise and quick turnaround time, you are safe in the hands of Cutfoam and together we can help flatten the curve by getting the finished products to front line workers fast.

Cutoam also has a long and proven history in making clinically approved medical grade mattresses, as well as many other specialist items in the health and education sectors. As well as PPE foam, we are also moving at pace to be able to provide CE approved, surgical grade face masks that meet the stringent requirements to be certified equipment for the NHS.

If you are a manufacturer of medical PPE face shield masks and require foam strips, or are an NHS Trust or part of a procurement team looking for complete masks, or medical grade mattresses, please get in touch with one of the Cutfoam team today.

tel 020 8880 0828

For further information on COVID-19 infection prevention see the World Health Organisation and the NHS Coronavirus Guidance for Clinicians

Make your business stand out on screen

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:19:00 GMT

The nation has been hooked on the antics of the group of young singles on Celebrity Love Island, but just in case the show isn’t your cup of tea, we wanted to make sure you got the chance to see Cutfoam’s latest collaborative effort in partnership with the Ministry of Sound. London’s premier music venue enlisted the help of our expert design team to create these fantastic pool floats for the hit ITV2 show.

The logos were made using our state of the art CNC machine, which allows us to create a giant Ministry of Sound logo to the exact specification that the client desired. The machine creates crisp lines for a professional finish.

The pieces were then sprayed with waterproof coating which gave it a smooth, high quality finish, which looked immaculate to the viewers watching the show at home in HD.

The float takes shape at Cutfoam HQ.

Here it is getting its final top coat before jetting off to Love Islanders’ pool party.

Your logo – supersized.

Our friends over at Stack Overflow asked us to put their logo on foam building blocks for their team building day – see more of our custom pieces in our online gallery.

We love helping businesses stand out. So whether you’re looking to make a splash at a televised pool party, create a fun prop for your next team building event, or need an eye-catching prop for an upcoming launch, we can help you out.

You can call, email, or fill in our online enquiry form to tell us your requirements, and soon you will be the talk of the town as a supersize logo is super hard to miss.

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Cutfoam creates eye-catching window display

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:19:00 GMT

The shop window is key for enticing customers inside your store, so creating a display that stands out is just as important as stocking the shelves. Cutfoam HQ recently became the proud owners of a state of the art CNC machine, which means we can cut foam into pretty much any shape you can imagine, much to the joy of our clients. So when the shop designers at Nicholas Kirkwood’s latest retail space needed help creating a window display with real impact, they turned to us.

The beautiful sculptural pieces take pride of place in the Mayfair store. Produced by the in-house team at Cutfoam, each stand was profiled using the CNC machine and sprayed using pantone-matched colours to complement Nicholas Kirkwood’s window display. The finished product will certainly catch the attention of passing shoppers. For information on how Cutfoam can create an equally eye-catching piece for your business contact us today.

Let’s take a closer look.
The CNC machine allows the Cutfoam team to create precision cuts in the foam to give your piece a flawless finish from every angle.

Luxury brands love Cutfoam.

Cutfoam was called upon to transform the shop windows for Brit designer Stella McCartney. The foam props were used to make model’s striking outfits really pop for passers by. Do the same for your window shoppers – give us a call today.

If you’re looking for an eye-catching bespoke piece for your store, home, business or event, our design team is here to help. We pride ourselves on being able to fulfill even the most challenging of briefs. Take a look at our gallery to get a feel for what we can do.

You can call, email, or fill in our online enquiry form to tell us your requirements, and soon you could be the proud owner of a unique, attention-grabbing piece that will get all of your clients, friends and neighbours talking.

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Be a cut above the rest

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:18:00 GMT

If when you think of foam your first thought is of mattresses and crash mats, prepare to have your mind blown. Here at Cutfoam, our design team creates acoustic foam installations, which do more than simply control noise – they are also true works of art.

Take a look for yourselves and discover a whole range of services that we provide including custom-made furniture,acoustic sound-proofing options, foam for all of your packaging needs and a design section showcasing the showstopping pieces the Cutfoam design team is able to create using the latest technology and expert know-how. You will be amazed a what a simple piece of foam can turn into when you leave it in our capable hands.

The design section showcases some of the larger projects that come to us at Cutfoam. From life-size rhinos to nationwide store decorations – we’re confident that we can meet all of your foam needs.

Get in touch to find out how we can turn your dreams into reality.

The stylish new site was designed in collaboration with expert programme developers and online marketeers to offer you, our valued customers, the best possible user-experience when you visit us online.

We would love to hear what you think of Cutfoam’s new look. Call us, email us, send us a tweet, or write on our Facebook wall to let us know your thoughts. As with all new things glitches will happen so if you notice anything that looks a bit strange drop us a line so we can get our web team on it pronto.

Cutfoam takes centre stage on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:12:00 GMT

Talent show hopefuls relax on Cutfoam sofa after strutting their stuff on stage

The C utfoam design team has showcased its latest show-stopping piece on prime time TV on the latest season of Britain’s Got Talent.

The custom-made, bright-orange 14ft couch was specially commissioned by Simon Cowell’s Britain’s Got Talent team. Free runner dance group OK Worldwide took a real shine to sofa, making themselves comfortable during their performance.

Britain’s Got Talent hopefuls OK Worldwide couldn’t get enough of the big orange couch!

London-based foam specialists Cutfoam produces and supplies foam for furniture, acoustics, packaging, and mattresses – as well as sofas. Supplying both trade and retail customers, Cutfoam can be relied upon for all of your foam needs.

Cutfoam’s prestigious client list includes Procter & Gamble, BBC, Calvin Klein, Siemens and Homebase and also supplies custom pieces to sporting events including Wimbledon and cult-TV series Big Brother.