News Archive

Archived media coverage for XPSA.

XPSA Supports Montreal Protocol Amendment Accelerating HFC Phase-Out – Roofing Magazine
(November 2, 2016)
The Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association (XPSA), whose members include the major extruded polystyrene foam (XPS) insulation manufacturers in North America, has announced its support for the Montreal Protocol amendment hastening the global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to protect the stratospheric ozone and mitigate the effects of climate change.

XPSA Supports Montreal Protocol Amendment Accelerating HFC Phase-Out – Retrofit Magazine
(November 1, 2016)
The Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association (XPSA), whose members include the major extruded polystyrene foam (XPS) insulation manufacturers in North America, has announced its support for the Montreal Protocol amendment hastening the global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to protect the stratospheric ozone and mitigate the effects of climate change.

High Demand Applications Demand High Performance Insulation – Modern Contractor Solutions
(October 28, 2016)
Certain building projects and conditions require higher insulation performance and long-term resilience. Two applications for which XPS’s superior thermal and moisture resistant attributes are ideal are frost protected shallow foundations and protected membrane roof assemblies.

Energy Efficiency: A Golden Opportunity – Construction Today
(October 12, 2016)
Energy efficient construction is surging due to increased consumer awareness and interest in its direct benefits and building codes and standards across the nation being “tightened markedly.” One stand-out opportunity to improve a structure’s energy is insulation. Non-building professionals may not fully understand the importance of using high-quality insulation, installed properly, for maximum impact.

XPSA Supports Montreal Protocol Amendment Hastening HFC Phase-Out (pdf)
October 21, 2016

XPSA Reaffirms Safety of Flame Retardant in Polystyrene Insulation (pdf)
September 16, 2016

Climate Change and the Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation Industry (pdf)
August 19, 2016

XPSA Public Statement on TSCA (pdf)
June 22, 2016

XPSA Statement on EPA’s Proposal to Add HBCD to the Toxic Release Inventory (pdf)
June 2, 2016

Perkins and Will White Paper Rebuttal (pdf)
April 13, 2016

XPSA Statement on Styrene Prop 65 Listing (pdf)
May 20, 2016

Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association (XPSA) Announces Direct to Deck Licensing Program (pdf)
August 11, 2015

Selecting Polystyrene Foam Where Moisture Exposure Occurs (pdf)
April 1, 2015

U.S. EPA Assesses Three Alternative Flame Retardants For Polystyrene Building Insulation (pdf)
July 9, 2014

California Passes Legislation to Review and Maintain Fire Safety Standards for All Insulation (pdf)
September 12, 2013

AB 127 Threatens Energy Efficiency Goals and Bypasses Green Chemistry Program
June 24, 2013

Energy Efficient Foam Coalition Applauds International Code Council for Rejecting Proposals to Side-Step E-84 Steiner Tunnel Test (pdf)
April 29, 2013

Energy Efficient Foam Coalition Opposes Building Code Proposals that Would Side-Step a Long-Standing Fire Safety Test (pdf)
April 18, 2013

A Balanced EPA Risk Assessment of Flame Retardant Must Weigh Risk vs. Hazard (pdf)
April 16, 2013

Polystyrene Foam Insulation Industry Urges EPA to Pursue Balanced Approach in Chemical Risk Assessment of Flame Retardants (pdf)
April 11, 2013

XPS Industry Perspective on Sustainability and Environmental Awareness (pdf)
December 19, 2012