--- title: Ask The Particle Foam Molding Experts (EPS/EPP/ARCEL/LAMBDAPOR) | building materials description: "building materials | EPS & EPP shape molder, processor and fabricator. \nManufacturers closed cell, rigid foam plastics for construction and packaging products (Expanded Polystyrene, Expanded Polypropylene, ARCEL, LAMBDAPOR)." --- [![Palpac Industries, Inc.](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/Palpac_Industries_November2017/Images/Palpac-Industries-Website-Logo-1.jpg)](http://palpacindustries.com/) ## 888-890-3938 ##### info@palpacindustries.com - [WHO WE ARE](http://www.palpacindustries.com/home) - [PACKAGING](http://palpacindustries.com/packaging) - [OEM COMPONENTS](http://palpacindustries.com/oem-components) - [CAPABILITIES](http://palpacindustries.com/capabilities) - [MARKETS](http://palpacindustries.com/markets) - [CONTACT US](http://palpacindustries.com/contact) # News, Insights & Resources ## [Palpac Expands Manufacturing Capability With Hirsch Automation Technology](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-expands-with-new-hirsch-shuttle-technology) Posted by [Kevin Bullinger](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/author/kevin-bullinger) on Sep 23, 2019 11:44:43 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Hirsch 1450](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/Hirsch%201450.jpg)](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-expands-with-new-hirsch-shuttle-technology) Palpac expands manufacturing capability with new automation technology, adding a Hirsch 1450 Shuttle Press to its production lines. The new press will run insulated concrete forms (ICFs), building materials and other custom applications primarily for the construction space.  [Read More](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-expands-with-new-hirsch-shuttle-technology) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-expands-with-new-hirsch-shuttle-technology#comments-listing) Tags: [building materials](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/building-materials), [insulation](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulation), [insulated concrete forms](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulated-concrete-forms), [icfs](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/icfs), [insulation panels](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulation-panels), [stronghold](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/stronghold), [stronghold icf](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/stronghold-icf), [construction](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/construction), [green building](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/green-building), [energy efficient homes](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/energy-efficient-homes), [foam blocks](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/foam-blocks) ## [Palpac is Hiring](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-is-hiring) Posted by [Kevin Bullinger](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/author/kevin-bullinger) on Feb 2, 2019 2:10:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![AdobeStock_63601195_WM](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/Palpac_Industries_November2017/Images/Palpac-Industries-Building-Sign.jpg)](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-is-hiring) Palpac is hiring! [Read More](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-is-hiring) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/palpac-is-hiring#comments-listing) Tags: [eps](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/eps), [expanded polystyrene](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/expanded-polystyrene), [transport packaging](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/transport-packaging), [industrial packaging](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/industrial-packaging), [protective packaging](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/protective-packaging), [custom molding](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/custom-molding), [building materials](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/building-materials), [insulated concrete forms](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulated-concrete-forms), [insulation panels](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/insulation-panels), [eps products](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/tag/eps-products) ## [Concrete Building Design & Installation Made Easy with ICFs:](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/concrete-building-design-installation-made-easy-with-icfs) Posted by [Kevin Bullinger](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/author/kevin-bullinger) on May 29, 2018 10:18:46 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Reddi Wall Part-1](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/hubfs/Reddi%20Wall%20Part-1.jpg)](https://resources.palpacindustries.com/blog/concrete-building-design-installation-made-easy-with-icfs) Concrete can take any shape or form since it is aqueous when first mixed. Whether your style is Contemporary, Victorian, Colonial, or Prairie, insulated concrete forms (ICFs) have the capability to achieve the particular look you desire. You are not limited to right angles with ICFs; rather a variety of curves and angles can be achieved. A knowledgeable ICF home designer can make efficient use of the material strength concrete provides in creating larger open spaces that remain quiet because of the thick insulated walls; less noise will travel room to room. 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Without sufficient insulation, large portions of the energy used to heat or cool a building will be lost to the outdoors.  Insufficient insulation can also lead to mold problems as heated air rapidly cools and causes water vapor to condense. Historically, mud, asbestos, and cork were used as insulation materials for buildings and pipes.  The insulation products available today are much more effective, especially in conjunction with air sealing and ventilation. 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To give the wall greater strength, steel reinforcement is placed both horizontally and vertically in the forms before the concrete is pumped or poured inside. 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This combination creates a wall with many desirable properties: strength, insulation, and noise control. 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