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  • EPS Goes Into The Hereafter

    The uses of expanded polystyrene are virtually endless, literally!  Can you guess what the EPS image isused for?  Well, it certainly gives packaging a whole new meaning.  Any guesses?                        ANSWER: Headrest This headrest, made of expanded polystyrene, it is commonly used by coroners, medical field and undertakers as a headrest.  This EPS solution is durable, lightweight and affordable.  Do you have materials or products that require support ...

    Posted at April 24, 2012 | By : | Categories : Uses of Foam | 0 Comment

  • EPS Archery Blocks

    Expanded polystyrene (EPS) has literally thousands of uses.  But did you know that it is an excellent material for archery blocks?  At ICA, one of our customers just re-ordered a block to replace one he bought 10 years ago. In our conversation he said it would have lasted even longer if he would have protected it from the outdoor elements, simply by putting a cover over it.   He boasts that EPS archery blocks are best archery blocks ...

    Posted at March 9, 2012 | By : | Categories : Uses of Foam | 0 Comment

  • EPS Verses XPS

    The battle began, EPS verses XPS, and the test results are in.  Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is the winner!  This was clearly  shown in an independent, third-party test.  Expanded polystyrene (EPS) maintains its R-value even after long-term exposure in northern climates.  Extruded polystyrene (XPS) was shown to have lost R-value over time.  In this 15 year side by side dual EPS outperforms XPS in both R-value retention and decreased water absorption.  XPS insulation was reduced by ...

    Posted at February 10, 2012 | By : | Categories : News | 0 Comment

  • Geofoam and The Palisades Mall

    The Palisades Mall in West Nyack, NY was Insulation Corporation of America's first geofoam project in 1997.  Geofoam was the engineering  solution for wet and unstable soil conditions.  Geofoam, is an EPS product that had been used abroad for many years.  In 1997  it  was a relatively new application for construction in the United States.  ICA recognized the value of geofoam applications, and was in the forefront working  with the founding director of the Geofoam Research Center, (GRC), Dr. Dawit Negussey at Syracuse ...

    Posted at February 3, 2012 | By : | Categories : Uses of Foam | 0 Comment

  • EPS Creative Creations

      Insulation Corporation of America's customer is getting creative with our foam!  A Pennsylvania artist, Rick Willens, uses EPS  billets and carves these amazing formations.  He has been making creations for the Philadelphia's Mummers Parade for years.  This year's creation is top secret, but be sure to ...

    Posted at December 23, 2011 | By : | Categories : Uses of Foam | 0 Comment

  • ICA WISHES YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

    Image source: Free Ditigal Photo   INSULATION CORPORATION OF AMERICA WISHES YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE,  HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!   Holiday Hours:   Friday, December 23th - 8am - noon

    Posted at December 16, 2011 | By : | Categories : News | 0 Comment

  • Insulation Corporation Of America Welcomes New Addition

    Weighing in at 17,000 pounds our 10th truck was delivered on December 2, 2011.  She is a beauty!  It is a  home away for home for one of our drivers.   ICA has it's  own fleet of trucks and ICA employed courteous drivers to provide our customers with predictable and reliable service.   In addition to hauling our own EPS products we accept freight from a variety ...

    Posted at December 6, 2011 | By : | Categories : News | 0 Comment