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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 ...
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Geofoam Builds Wall In New Jersey
Insulation Corporation of America supplied the geofoam for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority project. Ferreira Construction & Crisdel Group constructed the wall of precast concrete and geofoam. The design was needed to limit the amount of soil pressure on the adjacent electrical tower. Lightweight geofoam and fill were used to stabilize the precast wall. Beyond the limits of the precast wall section ...
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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 ...
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PennDOT’s Geofoam Road Project
Insulation Corporation of America (ICA) supplies the geofoam blocks for a road reconstruction project. Geofoam blocks were used as a soil substitute for stability and cost effectiveness. This was the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's first statewide geofoam project. Watch the video slideshow of PennDOT's, Joseph B. Fay Company and ICA's geofoam installation located on Pearce Mill Road, Cranberry Township, PA. For more information on GEOFOAM, download the free PDF the EPS ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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Tom Higgins Turns 80!
Insulation of Corporation celebrates two milestones in 2011. Tom Higgins, CEO celebrated his 80th birthday and 30 years in the EPS industry. Tom founded ICA in 1981 after being in the steel erection business for 30 years. Although Tom was new to the EPS business, Tom's commitment to success has never failed him. The business has grown over the years. After two ...
