Maaseik, Belgium, December 04, 2014 -- The EUMEPS White Book 2014: technical information on properties of EPS. A huge collection of European data, experience and knowledge of EPS insulation products.

The 2014 update of the EUMEPS White Book has been published. EUMEPS has been publishing this EPS White Book since 2003. In this document, all data is collected on how to describe the performance of EPS insulation; a huge collection of European data, experience and knowledge of EPS products. The goal of the White Book is to make this information available to producers, designers and users of EPS.

The new version of the White Book contains updates on:
- the implementation of the Construction Products Regulations per 01/07/2013, including introduction of new terminology
- Revision of EPS standards and adding new EPS standards
- Changing (combining) the structure of the EPS standards
- Introduction of speaking classes in EN 13163:2012
- Explanation of the Annex for Determination of Reaction to fire of raw materials.

The White Book is published in electronic format only and can be found on the EUMEPS website www.eumeps.org (/documents/whitebook).

About EUMEPS:
EUMEPS is the 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. 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 has 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, with over 55,000 people 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:
Edmar Meuwissen
EUMEPS
Weertersteenweg 158
B-3680 Maaseik, Belgium
+31681431728
[email protected]
http://www.eumeps.org