The production unit of the company ARLANXEO Emulsion Rubber France, located in La Wantzenau, France, is one of the biggest producers of NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) synthetic rubber in the world. Nitrile rubber is resistant to oil and is used for manufacturing cables, gaskets, hoses, brake pads, and safety boots, among other things.
Skywalk Allgäu is a path with a length of about 1,640 ft, installed at a height of 49 to 98 ft above ground, leading through the treetops of the Allgäu Alps. The path construction, built at approximately 3,281 ft above sea level, consists of cable-stayed and suspension bridge constructions. It is supported by 14 towers guyed with cables. The central point and major tourist attraction is the lookout tower, which is 164 ft high, offering visitors a wonderful view over the Alps, the Prealps, and Lake Constance.