What is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)?

EPS products consist of a foam structure of closed cells containing air. Typically, 98 % by volume of the product is air, making it ultra lightweight, with excellent thermal insulation and shock absorbing properties. EPS products are cost effective, safe to use and environmentally friendly. They do not contain any CFC´s or HCFC´s.

The beads are processed into products first by pre-expansion with steam to reach the required product density. Then, after a maturing period in a silo, the pre-foamed beads are further expanded and fused together with steam in a mould. The shape of the moulded EPS depends on the end use. For construction and general packaging applications the EPS is moulded in the form of a block which is then cut into sheets or other shapes. For shape moulding packaging, the EPS is moulded into the shape of the final product e.g. impact protection for TV´s, computers or other delicate equipment.

We manufacture polystyrene in many forms including: