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Construction Polystyrene is mainly used in the building industry for the production of foamed insulation boards (XPS = extruded foamed boards). Such boards have nothing to see with expandable PS board, which are moulded (EPS boards). Available with following processing techniques: Foam Extrusion Consumer Packaging This market represents the biggest consumption of polystyrene in western countries. This market has a constant worldwide growth, due to the development of eastern countries and Asia, where alimentation habits tend to change as well as the standard of living is going up (increase demand for packed food). Available with following processing techniques: Extrusion Sheets, Extrusion Sheets & Thermoforming, Extrusion Thermoforming, Foam Extrusion Thermoforming, OPS Consumer Products This is one of the most important markets for polystyrene. Polystyrene is very present in our every day life : TV sets, CD and DVD boxes, toys, household appliances, etc… Technical characteristics of PS make it very suitable for all those applications. Available with following processing techniques: Extrusion Sheets & Thermoforming, Injection Molding Disposables This fast growing market, thanks to our way of life, the development of takeaway food, needs materials that are cost effective, light and that can be recycled... polystyrene is one of them. Available with following processing techniques: Extrusion Thermoforming, Foam Extrusion Thermoforming, Injection Molding Industrial Packaging The Direct Gassing process can be used for the production of small foamed shapes, that are useful to protect or to support fragile pieces during manipulation and transportation. Small foamed shapes are produced from crystal polystyrene. Available with following processing techniques: Extrusion Sheets & Thermoforming, Foam Extrusion Industrial Products Polystyrene is used for various industrial items like industrial sheets for shower stalls, door lights or envelope frames. What is most appreciated is, above all, the low cost of polystyrene that enables the products to be competitive on those markets. Available with following processing techniques: Extrusion Sheets