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...
Are you looking for a general-purpose mounting and bonding rubber adhesive with a heavy-duty release liner that provides high tack and is easy to peel? Mactac IB1175XTL is a double-coated rubber adhesive with PET carrier designed for general purpose bonding to...
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...
Reticulated Polyether Urethane Foam Worldwide Foam is introducing RET-20, 20 ppi (pores per inch), 1.5lb/ft3, reticulated polyether urethane foam to the US market. The RET-20 uses thermal reticulation (zapped) process to remove cell membranes, which reinforces and...
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...
Tim has been at Worldwide foam since March of 2021. He works as the cost accountant in our accounting department. He enjoys solving different problems and working with the accounting team to improve company processes. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his...
