Maaseik, Belgium, August 16, 2013 -- EUMEPS, the Association of European Manufacturers of EPS (Expanded polystyrene), has issued a series of 17 Fact sheets. In these Fact Sheets, actual subjects about product properties and applications are addressed shortly and clearly, followed by a one page explanation. The subjects vary from recycling and environmental properties to cost optimality and fire safety, e.g. :

"EPS is durable".

"ETICS made of EPS".

"EPS saves precious fossil resources".

The facts presented are based upon the latest research and knowledge and will be updated constantly.

About EUMEPS:
EUMEPS is a European association of the EPS industry. EUMEPS membership represents over 90% of the European manufacturing industry. The common interest between members is a belief that EPS is the most cost effective packaging and insulation material. EPS packaging is the best protective packaging for valuable and fresh goods combining sustainability and competitiveness in a single packaging solution; Recycling being promoted through the world wide INEPSA network.

For thermal insulation in construction, EPS offers long-term properties such as high insulation value, high compressive strength and moisture resistance. EPS is lightweight, versatile, easy and completely safe to work with, making it the ideal material in a wide range of applications. EPS plays a key role in ensuring safe, comfortable and energy efficient buildings, whilst also contributing strongly to the mitigation of greenhouse gas emission.

EPS comprises about 35 per cent of the total thermal insulation market in Europe and over 55,000 people are employed in the European EPS industry. The role of EUMEPS is to ensure that the advantages of EPS are brought to a larger audience. This is achieved by information sharing to enable an informed dialogue with stakeholders on a national and European level.

Contact:
E. Meuwissen, Secretary G
Eumeps
Weertersteenweg 158,B-3680
Maaseik, Belgium
+32 89 7561131
[email protected]
http://www.eumeps.org/