Company Profile
About Us
Industrie Chimiche Forestali S.p.A.
Under the ICF brand we design, manufacture and market technical products for bonding and reinforcing footwear, leather goods of all kinds and industrial articles.
ICF - Industrie Chimiche Forestali
Under the ICF brand we manufacture in Italy and export worldwide technical products for bonding and reinforcing footwear, leather goods of all kinds and industrial articles.
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ABC - Adhesive Based Chemicals
Under the ABC brand we formulate, manufacture and market adhesives for flexible packaging, automotive and lamination, as well as other industrial applications such as photovoltaics, metal staples and the insulation of cables and electric motors.
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Durabond
Under the Durabond brand we develop and manufacture adhesives for furniture, footwear, marine, wood and many other industrial applications.
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Morel
Under the Morel brand we manufacture cotton materials for the footwear industry. Our products are unmatched in elasticity, ease of use and unique technical characteristics.
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Tessitura Langè
Under the Langè brand we manufacture and market cotton and blended fabrics for the footwear, leather goods and accessories, packaging and furniture sectors.
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Glossary
Our values
History & Heritage
Over sixty years in industrial chemistry, from one generation of chemists to the next.
Reliability & Trust
Consistent batches and on-time deliveries, even when raw materials are under pressure.
Team & Passion
Chemists, technicians and operators who live the product: expertise is built on the shop floor.
Safety & Security
REACH, ADR, plant safety: serious chemistry is measured by its protocols.
Speed & Reaction
Urgent formulations and fast sampling: we answer in days, not weeks.
Development & Challenge
Every off-catalogue request is R&D: custom formulations from the laboratory to production.
Problem Solving & Partnership
Not a supplier but a process partner: alongside the customer from the first choice to the final result.
Made in Italy
Italian manufacturing, a controlled supply chain and chemical know-how recognised worldwide.
HSE/QA
System Certifications
UNI EN ISO 9001:2015
UNI EN ISO 14001:2015
UNI EN ISO 45001:2023
EMAS
IATF 16949
ESG
Sustainability
Sustainability, along with social and environmental issues, has been part of the Forestali culture since 1998, the year we joined the “Responsible Care” programme, which promotes the sustainable development of the chemical industry worldwide through values and behaviours focused on health, safety and the environment.
Products
We offer our customers increasingly eco-friendly products, replacing the hazardous substances in our formulations and developing environmentally friendly adhesives with a low content of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
People
We firmly believe in the value of our people: we offer them skilled work opportunities and invest in developing their talent.
Safety
We work with respect for the safety not only of our employees, but also of our customers and the surrounding community.
Quality
Together with environmental protection and safety, quality is an inseparable part of our business.
Headquarters
Marcallo con Casone
