Latest News & Updates
Discover the latest product news and industry updates from Worldwide Foam.
Sept 2021 Product Spotlight: GP-100
GP-100 is a privately branded, acrylic-based pressure-sensitive adhesive from Worldwide Foam. This general-purpose product consists of a 0.5mil mylar carrier, coated on both sides with 1.5mil of acrylic adhesive. GP-100 uses a 74# densified kraft release liner, which...
September 2021 Newsletter- Inventory Changes
Inventory Changes Worldwide Foam is making some temporary changes to its product lineup and processes over the next few months due to the continued strain on global supply chains. We have closely examined our product line so that we can continue to provide the optimum...
Kristy McLane- Midwest Region Business Development Rep
We are pleased to announce that Kristy McLane has taken over the role of Business Development Representative for the Midwest Region. This includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and...
August 2021 Product Spotlight: Mactac IB1175XTL
Are you looking for a general-purpose mounting and bonding 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...
August 2021 Newsletter- PSA update
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Update Worldwide Foam is expanding our Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) program to include additional service locations, improved pricing, and a wider selection of products! Worldwide Foam can now laminate adhesives to our materials in our...
July 2021 Product Spotlight: Zotefoams that can Take a Punch
The Zotefoams Plastazote HD series is a closed-cell, crosslinked PE block foam manufactured using unique autoclave processes. The HD30 and HD110 are engineered to offer superior impact absorption, high weight-to-performance ratio, and rigidity. HD grade materials show...
July 2021 Newsletter- XP-70R
XP-70R Single-stage XLPE is one of our longest-tenured product lines, and exclusive to Worldwide Foam. The great cost-to-performance ratio and toughness of this material make it a popular option for industrial racking and heavy-duty packaging applications. In 2021, we...
Pallet Return Program
With the ever-increasing production costs, we are constantly seeking ways to help our customers cut down costs. We are rolling out pallet return service at our Elkhart Indiana, Atlanta Georgia, and Ontario California plants. You will receive a $12.50 credit per usable...
Matt Gray- Assistant Plant Manager
Matt has been with Worldwide Foam since September 2020, starting as a plant worker at our Elkhart plant and recently been promoted to Assistant Plant Manager. Matt's favorite part of working at Worldwide Foam is being with his coworkers. When not at work, he enjoys...
June 2021 Product Spotlight: Sulfur Free EPDMs
For many years, EPDM has been widely used in gasketing applications where it's exposed to harsh outdoor elements for an extended period of time. EPDM is selected for these applications due to its physical properties to resist heat and UV exposure. However, most EPDMs...
June 2021 Newsletter- Spooling
Custom Spooling Are your customers constantly asking you for fewer changeovers on their automated production lines? Our Wurtland, Kentucky facility operates a state-of-the-art level winding production line, which transforms our master rolls of materials into...
Gregg Gleason- Plant Manager Wurtland, KY
Gregg has worked at Worldwide Foam for 2 1/2 years and has been with Jacobs & Thompson for 5 1/2 years. Gregg was initially hired by Riley Brand in Jan. 2016 to serve as the Plant Manager for the first US location of Jacobs & Thompson. Gregg continues to serve...
