- In August 2024, Nouryon introduced a sustainable, cellulose-based alternative to traditional EPS foam. This biobased material, derived from cellulose instead of fossil fuels, offers significant environmental benefits and is recyclable as paper. It aims to replace foam-molded EPS in various applications, aligning with growing environmental concerns and regulatory pressures
- In August 2018, Atlas Roofing acquired ACH Foam Technologies, a prominent manufacturer of molded polystyrene solutions with production facilities throughout North America. This acquisition will broaden Atlas’s product offerings and reinforce its market position in North America
- In January 2018, BEWiSynbra finalized the acquisition of Ruukin EPS, a Finnish producer of insulation materials. This acquisition enhances the company’s geographical presence in Finland and allows it to offer EPS insulation and packaging solutions, similar to its offerings across the rest of the Nordic region
- In October 2016, Atlas Roofing reconstructed its EPS production facility in Perryville, Missouri, after it was severely damaged by a fire that destroyed nearly 85% of the facility in December 2016
