Achieving maximum star rating for your construction with Foamex Expanded & Extruded Polystyrene

A six-star rating in construction indicates that a building achieves a high level of thermal energy performance. Choosing construction materials to ensure the building will meet the crucial six-star rating…

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Foamex supports Moomba Birdman Rally competitor raising funds for melanoma research

Peter participated in the iconic rally to raise money for the Morgan Mansell Fund which was established to carry on his daughter Morgan’s mission to do what she could to…

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Why Geofoam polystyrene blocks are ideal for roads & bridges

GeofoamX EPS blocks are ideal for civil engineering applications, including road construction and bridge abutments, due to their exceptional weight-bearing load capacity, weather resistance and durability. Using polystyrene blocks also reduces…

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What is the difference between EPS & XPS foam?

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) are both made from the same raw material, but where they differ is the manufacturing process which gives them different densities. As XPS…

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Progress in polystyrene recycling for XPS Board

As manufacturers around the globe grapple with climate change and other environmental dilemmas, they are being called upon to take responsibility for their impact on the planet. Australian manufacturers of recycled…

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Setting the record straight with EPS Waffle Pods

For more than a decade, expanded polystyrene (EPS) waffle pods have enhanced the construction of domestic housing concrete slabs, making them safer and more cost-effective. EPS pods have revolutionised slab construction by enabling stronger,…

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The Ultimate Upcycling: Foamex Supports Diego Faivre’s Playful Transformation of Polystyrene

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has long been a staple in construction, packaging, and insulation, but its potential for reinvention goes far beyond its conventional uses. At Foamex, we champion sustainability and…

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