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Oct 2022 Newsletter: XLPE Inventory Stabilizes

Oct 2022 Newsletter: XLPE Inventory Stabilizes

XLPE Inventory Stabilizes After almost 2 years of tight supply, the crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) inventory levels across all our locations are starting to show signs of stabilization. Most of the popular grade 2lb and 4lb XLPEs and EVAs are back in stock for...
Sept 2022 Newsletter: Hot Air Laminator

Sept 2022 Newsletter: Hot Air Laminator

Hot Air Laminator In Elkhart Facility We have recently added a new hot air laminator in our Elkhart facility. This new laminator was designed to bond low-density crosslinked polyethylene rolls together, using heated air, evenly distributed between foam layers. This...
August 2022 Newsletter: Thin Gauge Materials

August 2022 Newsletter: Thin Gauge Materials

One of the more noticeable post-pandemic trends in foam has been a shift to thinner gauge materials, especially for traditional BSR applications (Buzz, Squeak and Rattle).  Now more than ever, OEMs and Tier suppliers are looking at ways to offset cost increases, while...