Two sites, including a large shopping centre in the south-east of England, have been able to recycle extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation removed from existing roofs. Thanks to advice from Polyfoam XPS, the sites were put in contact with a leading polystyrene recycling company, who can recycle XPS even when it is contaminated with other materials. … Read more
Polyfoam XPS is proud to have supported the achievement of an important milestone at the £35 million Highlight leisure development. Currently under construction and sited within Hartlepool’s marina, Highlight now has a completed roof – just months after a ceremony marked the erection of the building’s structural steel frame. Working closely with trusted roof waterproofing … Read more
In any good double act, success depends on the interaction between both partners. Even when one plays more of a leading role, it doesn’t mean they could be successful by themselves. The less-heralded of the two is still making an essential contribution, and the quality of the overall performance relies on how they play off … Read more
Polyfoam XPS, the Hartlepool-based manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, is once again exhibiting at Futurebuild. Having first exhibited in 2023, the company is pleased to be returning to the event and sharing its latest developments with the sustainability-conscious audience. The 2025 edition of Futurebuild takes place from March 4th to 6th at ExCel in … Read more
Polyfoam XPS, the Hartlepool-based manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, has a new production line to help meet rising demand for the company’s products. Significant financial investment, coupled with over two years of planning, installation and commissioning, means the factory will now have two lines producing thermal insulation for the construction industry and other specialist … Read more
Polyfoam XPS, the Hartlepool-based manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, is exhibiting at UK Construction Week for the first time. The Birmingham event takes place from October 3rd to 5th at the NEC. Located in the ‘Build’ area of the show, members of the Polyfoam XPS team will be available on the stand across all … Read more
A new product range from Polyfoam XPS is designed to make it easier for homeowners to achieve better levels of insulation in extension and retrofit projects. Polyfoam Handyboard provides extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation boards for use by a range of installers – from experienced DIYers to professional building contractors. Offered in smaller board sizes than … Read more
ISO 50001 is an international standard that sets out requirements for businesses looking to implement an energy management system. To achieve full certification, an organisation’s efforts are formally assessed, and the system subsequently audited. Accreditation is a form of third-party certification, showing that the assessed system meets a widely-accepted and independent benchmark. At the time […]
ISO 45001 is an international standard that sets out requirements for businesses looking to implement an occupational health and safety (OHS) management system. Organisations’ efforts are formally assessed, and subject to ongoing audit. Accreditation is form of third-party certification, showing that the company meets a widely-accepted and independent benchmark. At the time of writing, the […]
ISO 9001 is an international standard that sets out requirements for businesses looking to implement a quality management system, and have their efforts recognised through formal assessment. It is a form of third-party certification that shows a company meets a widely-accepted independent benchmark. At the time of writing, the current version of the standard is […]
