Keep in touch with the latest news from Foamex regarding our products and the latest happenings in the polystyrene manufacturing industry in Australia.
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, better-engineered slabs to be built more quickly and eco..... Read More
The role of XPS insulation in passive house design
Passive design is an approach that harmonises with the local climate to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Passive House or Passivhaus is a design standard from Germany that achieves high levels of thermal comfort and energy efficiency by utilising insulation, airtightness, window and door..... Read More
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 building materials like Foamex aim to establish and maintain a circular economy in..... Read More
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 has a higher cell density, it has a higher compressive strength and is more moisture resistant. Howeve..... Read More
Graphite insulation for under floors in colder climates
Foamex has been manufacturing and selling the popular Expol White polystyrene underfloor insulation for over 15 years. It suits the cool temperatures of most Australian climate zones, but some areas need a little more. That’s where Expol Black thermal floor insulation comes into play. Expol Bla..... Read More
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 soil stresses and decreases the amount of concrete re..... Read More
Foamex takes another step towards sustainability as a member of StyroCycle for expanded polystyrene recycling
Foamex, the leading provider of expanded and extruded polystyrene building products, is thrilled to announce its partnership with EPSA’s (Expanded Polystyrene Australia) new expanded polystyrene recycling initiative, StyroCycle, where expanded polystyrene (EPS) is recycled and used to manufactur..... Read More
Why you should choose extruded polystyrene (XPS) underneath hydronic heating systems
Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is a type of rigid foam insulation material commonly used in construction and other applications. XPS is characterized by its closed-cell structure, which makes it resistant to moisture absorption and provides high thermal resistance. The properties of extruded..... Read More
Foamex supports Moomba Birdman Rally competitor raising funds for melanoma research
When Peter Mansell approached Foamex to supply polystyrene sheets for his Moomba Birdman Rally craft, we were happy to help him in his fundraising quest. Peter participated in the iconic rally to raise money for the Morgan Mansell Fund which was established to carry on his daughter Morgan’s missi..... Read More
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