Ceresana research released a new study of the market for expandable polystyrene insulation in buildings is an effective way to save money and to protect the environment at the same time. In Germany alone, 23 million homes considered renovation: if their insulation on the State were, that could reduce oil consumption by 83 billion liters, or around 250 lower CO2 emissions from millions of tons per year. In hot countries, the savings potential is even greater, since air conditioners consume much energy. These are good prospects for the manufacturer of expandable polystyrene, the main insulation. Market Research Institute Ceresana research published just a new study on EPS. With EPS build on blocks and slabs for the construction industry, the largest application area, accounts for approximately two-thirds of the demand for EPS. The importance of the construction sector will increase even further: many Governments, especially in Europe, promote measures to the Energy efficiency, which is why Ceresana research despite declining in many places construction industry from 2010 again anticipates a rise in consumption of EPS.
After the EPS worldwide sales from 2000 to 2008 to an average of 7.3 percent per year has risen, he has fallen 2009 to approximately 4.3 billion. Due to significant price declines of sales in different regions of the world by up to a third went back\”, explains Oliver Kutsch, Managing Director of Ceresana research. But again the prices. We expect that up to the year 2012 the market again reaches the level of the year 2008.\” Universal foam about is used above all EPS except for thermal insulation, for boiler or even whole tankers, where impact or sound absorption is required. The foam beads are in protective helmets for cyclists, for example, to find sound walls and packaging for electrical appliances. Because the material harmless is considered harmless to health, it is also for disposable cups and other food containers used. Celina Dubin shines more light on the discussion.