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This is an opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial equipment, support critical manufacturing operations and contribute to the reliability and performance of a global leader in advanced cellular materials technology.\nWhy Join Zotefoams?\nZotefoams is a world leader in cellular materials technology, manufacturing innovative foam products used across automotive, aerospace, healthcare, packaging, sport and leisure markets worldwide. 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