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EPS Foam: Top Choice For Seafood Industry Containers

Posted by Kevin Bullinger on Feb 11, 2019 10:04:09 AM

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) has achieved world-wide acceptance as the shipping container of choice for fresh fish and seafood because of its performance and environmental advantages. EPS foam uses fewer resources and less energy than alternative packaging. Efficient, lightweight and durable, EPS reduces both package size and fuel consumption during transportation. And because of its superior performance EPS seafood containers avoid food waste due to spoilage.

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3 Benefits of EPS Foam in Automobiles: Impact Absorption, Passenger Protection, & Fuel Economy

Posted by Kevin Bullinger on Feb 8, 2019 1:10:11 PM

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam makes a significant contribution toward enabling modern vehicles to be lighter, more fuel efficient and safer than older models yet still be stylish enough to attract new buyers. By strategic reliance on EPS foam, the automotive industry meets these disparate design challenges in elegant and cost effective fashion.

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How Do Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) Work?

Posted by Kevin Bullinger on Apr 17, 2018 10:51:47 AM

ICFs are forms for poured concrete walls that stay in place as a permanent part of the wall assembly, serving as continuous insulation as well as a barrier against air and sound entry. 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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What are Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)?

Posted by Kevin Bullinger on Apr 10, 2018 2:50:34 PM

Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) are hollow “blocks” or “panels” made of expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS) or other insulating foam used to permanently form concrete structures.  ICFs result in cast-in-place concrete walls that are sandwiched between two layers of EPS foam material,  providing insulation for the structure they enclose. This combination creates a wall with many desirable properties: strength, insulation, and noise control.

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We Have Been Molding EPS for 50 Years

Used in thousands of different ways by individuals and businesses around the world, EPS is relied upon to provide superior performance in various foam product applications. 

EPS Material Characteristics:

  • Lightweight
  • Thermal Insulation
  • High R Value
  • High Impact Strength
  • Shock Resistant
  • Water Proof
  • Energy Absorbent
  • Flame Modified Grade
  • High Compressive Strength
  • Flotation
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