Polyfoam XPS has launched a new email newsletter to share information about construction products and standards, and to highlight useful resources for designers and specifiers. ‘The Build-Up’ arrives in email inboxes on the last Friday of every month, and is free to subscribe to. Each issue is also subsequently published in our News & Blog […]
A new white paper from Polyfoam XPS is helping designers and specifiers of inverted roofs to understand how systems perform and are certified. “Getting the right thickness of insulation in an inverted roof means taking account of several factors relating to moisture exposure and rainfall,” said Rob Firman, Technical and Specification Manager at Polyfoam XPS. […]
After careful consideration, and in light of the rapidly changing market conditions, we at Polyfoam XPS have taken the decision to temporarily reduce the level of our operations. From Friday 3rd April we will be reducing our operation and staff levels within our warehouse, offices and sales team. We endeavour to continue to do our […]
Polyfoam XPS, a leading manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS), has launched its first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module on flooring. Aimed at architects and specifiers, the CPD seminars will provide expert advice on the key differences between rigid insulation types for flooring and the impact these can have on a building’s thermal and load bearing […]
Polyfoam XPS has achieved the newly launched ISO 45001 international standards for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The manufacturer of extruded polystyrene has been approved and certified to the standard following an external audit from Bureau Veritas Certification. The achievement reflects the robust systems that are in place at the Polyfoam XPS headquarters in […]
Polyfoam XPS, a leading manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS), has renewed its partnership with NBS to host its growing range of insulation products in the NBS National BIM Library. A total of seven Polyfoam XPS products can be found on the site, including three grades of Polyfoam Floorboard, providing thermal insulation for loadbearing floors, two […]
Ravatherm UK, the Polyfoam XPS insulation manufacturer, has been acquired by a private investor. The deal means that from 1st October 2018, the Hartlepool-based business will operate under a new name – Polyfoam XPS. The company’s manufacturing plant will continue to run as normal with no employees affected by the change. All products will also remain […]
In response to customer demand Polyfoam™ XPS, extruded insulation manufacturer, has launched three new floorboard products offering specifiers and contractors a greater choice of thicknesses. Adding to the company’s Floorboard Extra range, the new XPS insulation products are available in a thickness of 60, 125 and 150mm. Speaking about the launch, Stuart Bell, managing director […]
Polyfoam XPS has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of a new Business Development Manager for the West. Philip Hodges joins from distributor SIG and brings more than 30 years’ experience of the construction industry to the Polyfoam™ XPS insulation manufacturer. Throughout his career, Philip has specialised in building materials, working in similar roles […]
Polyfoam XPS, manufacturer of extruded polystyrene insulation, has announced it is supporting the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Awards and Gala Dinner 2018. Polyfoam XPS will sponsor the newly introduced category at the awards for 2018 – the ‘Liquid Roofing Project of the Year in a Buried Application’ which applies to inverted or green […]
