Nowy Styl dostarczył 40 tysięcy eko-krzesełek na Stadion Eintracht Frankfurt
Nowy Styl—a leader in comprehensive furniture solutions for office spaces and public areas—has produced over 40,000 eco-friendly seats for Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium under the Forum by Nowy Styl brand as part of its commitment to implementing sustainable solutions. Thanks to the strategic partnership between Forum by Nowy Styl and Grupa Azoty Compounding, the chairs were made from granulate consisting of 80% post-production waste. Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium is the venue where matches of the 2024 European Football Championship were played.
Forum by Nowy Styl is one of the brands of Nowy Styl that equips public spaces, including stadiums. The brand has equipped over 40 stadiums worldwide, including 6 out of 8 stadiums in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 5 in Hungary, Allianz Riviera in France, and stadiums in Austria, Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, and more than 20 in Poland.
The challenge of the project for the stadium in Frankfurt was even greater because, in addition to the basic component—polyamide—the stadium seats are enhanced with flame retardants and UV protection agents. The replacement of the seats at Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium is yet another project by the Forum by Nowy Styl brand, where eco-friendly solutions aimed at reducing the carbon footprint form the foundation of the project.
Jakub Rachfalik
Managing Director of Forum by Nowy Styl
Nowy Styl is committed to sustainable development by testing and introducing new eco-friendly materials into production and reducing CO2 emissions. In 2024, Nowy Styl was once again awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, securing a place among the top 1% of companies in its industry that can boast such an achievement. EcoVadis is one of the leading ESG rating platforms—widely recognized and respected worldwide. Thousands of leading global companies rely on EcoVadis.
Other projects by Forum by Nowy Styl include outfitting the temporary container stadium 974 for the World Cup in Qatar and the fully sustainable replacement of seats at the stadium in Rybnik (Poland).
Other projects by Forum by Nowy Styl include outfitting the temporary container stadium 974 for the World Cup in Qatar and the fully sustainable replacement of seats at the stadium in Rybnik (Poland).
From Waldstadion to Deutsche Bank Park
The history of the Frankfurt stadium began over a century ago. The idea of founding a multifunctional sports facility in Frankfurt was inspired by the prevailing Olympic idea related to the 1896 first modern Olympics in Athens.
Organizing the Olympic games in Frankfurt did not succeed; however, the facility came to being and was opened on 21 May 1925. It consisted of a football stadium with a running track, an over 100-metre-long swimming pool, a velodrome, and surrounding festival grounds.
Organizing the Olympic games in Frankfurt did not succeed; however, the facility came to being and was opened on 21 May 1925. It consisted of a football stadium with a running track, an over 100-metre-long swimming pool, a velodrome, and surrounding festival grounds.
The latest changes to the stadium began with a project to expand its capacity to 60,000 spectators. The construction permit was issued in 2022, and the actual work started the following year.
At the same time, the Club had to deal with the existing seats—utilising them was not an option. “Necessity is the mother of invention,” as they say, and Eintracht got some ideas of what to do with the spare blue seats.
One was an offer dedicated to the fans and season pass’ holders—they could buy out “their seats” for a symbolic sum. In fact, everyone could buy a seat but regulars could purchase the exact seat they sat on for years cheering for their beloved team.
Another offer aimed at institutions—schools and smaller local clubs could purchase sets at a special price. Finally, all the seats that were left were recycled to polyamide granulate that could be reused for different purposes.
That’s not the whole story, though. Eintracht Frankfurt wanted the new seats to have a minimal negative environmental impact, so one requirement was that they be manufactured from at least 80% recycled material.
At the same time, the Club had to deal with the existing seats—utilising them was not an option. “Necessity is the mother of invention,” as they say, and Eintracht got some ideas of what to do with the spare blue seats.
One was an offer dedicated to the fans and season pass’ holders—they could buy out “their seats” for a symbolic sum. In fact, everyone could buy a seat but regulars could purchase the exact seat they sat on for years cheering for their beloved team.
Another offer aimed at institutions—schools and smaller local clubs could purchase sets at a special price. Finally, all the seats that were left were recycled to polyamide granulate that could be reused for different purposes.
That’s not the whole story, though. Eintracht Frankfurt wanted the new seats to have a minimal negative environmental impact, so one requirement was that they be manufactured from at least 80% recycled material.
The chair exchange was an emotional decision; we wanted to demonstrate that the stadium belongs to the club and the fans. Nevertheless, we are an environmentally conscious organization. The club takes environmental protection seriously, so we couldn't just dispose of good chairs.
We wanted to do this in a sustainable manner. The new chairs had to have the most neutral carbon dioxide balance possible, which is why our requirement was to produce them with at least 80% recycled material.
We wanted to do this in a sustainable manner. The new chairs had to have the most neutral carbon dioxide balance possible, which is why our requirement was to produce them with at least 80% recycled material.
Daniel Garcia
Head of Technology and Events, Eintracht Frankfurt F.C.
A strategic collaboration: Forum by Nowy Styl and Grupa Azoty Compounding
Eintracht’s requirements were very demanding, Forum by Nowy Styl looked for a technology partner to design the recycled compound.
Grupa Azoty Compounding took the challenge and created an innovative granulate comprising 80% recycled plastic (PIR).
Grupa Azoty Compounding took the challenge and created an innovative granulate comprising 80% recycled plastic (PIR).
Participating in this project was an absolute milestone for us. With our experienced technical team and a specialist laboratory, we feel we demonstrated what’s best in our company’s operations.
Grupa Azoty Compounding offers hundreds of standard mixes but can also adjust the compound to dedicated needs or design a dedicated product according to customers’ requirements.
Implementing such products proves our pro-environmental attitude by providing—in line with Grupa Azoty Group Strategy—safe and functional products based on innovative and complex solutions that meet consumers' expectations.
Grupa Azoty Compounding offers hundreds of standard mixes but can also adjust the compound to dedicated needs or design a dedicated product according to customers’ requirements.
Implementing such products proves our pro-environmental attitude by providing—in line with Grupa Azoty Group Strategy—safe and functional products based on innovative and complex solutions that meet consumers' expectations.
Dariusz Cholewa
Managing Director Grupy Azoty Compounding Sp. z o.o.
Safety certificates
Forum by Nowy Styl does not bargain quality. All our stadium products have relevant certificates that meet the highest European standards. The seats from 80% recycled plastic were not an exception.
The manufactured seats meet the European incombustibility standards (DIN EN 4102) in B1 class. Additionally, they hold level 4 UV-resistance (EN ISO 4892-1, -2 ).
The seats shipped to Frankfurt also hold the German GS certificate in terms of material durability on the highest level 4 (DIN EN 12-727).
The manufactured seats meet the European incombustibility standards (DIN EN 4102) in B1 class. Additionally, they hold level 4 UV-resistance (EN ISO 4892-1, -2 ).
The seats shipped to Frankfurt also hold the German GS certificate in terms of material durability on the highest level 4 (DIN EN 12-727).
The project for the stadium in Frankfurt is just one of the sustainability initiatives undertaken by the Nowy Styl brands. This is evidenced by the company's recognition in four categories as part of the EcoVadis assessment:
- Human Rights and Labor Practices,
- Environment,
- Ethics,
- Sustainable Procurement.
Nowy Styl has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal! EcoVadis is one of the most important ESG rating platforms, highly regarded and recognized worldwide. Thousands of companies around the globe, including major corporations, use EcoVadis services. Only 1% of the assessed companies receive this distinction. We are pleased to have scored even higher than last year. We received the highest rating in the "environment" section, reflecting our commitment to making a positive impact on the natural environment around us. We understand that our development impacts the environment, our employees, the local community, and our customers.
Bartosz Karasiński
Marketing Director at Nowy Styl
Nowy Styl also regularly publishes the "Make your space responsible" Sustainability Report. The latest report for the years 2020-2021 highlights the achievement of ambitious goals and commitments during the exceptionally challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the global crisis, Nowy Styl achieved over 90% of the sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals set in previous years.
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