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Feb 2022 Newsletter: WF Recycling Programs
Recycle programs Worldwide Foam is devoted to not only being the leading material supplier in the industry, but becoming more environmentally aware and socially responsible. In 2021, we developed the XLPE foam recycling and pallet return programs that are designed to...
Jan 2022 Newsletter: The One Where WF Pivots
Using Substitution Materials to Avoid Delay During Supply Shortage The global supply chain issues are no secret and at Worldwide Foam, we are constantly evaluating and adjusting our supply model to maximize material availability. Our PIVOTS: XLPE LINEUP CHANGES: we...
Dec 2021 Newsletter: what a year
What A Year! We would like to thank all our customers for their support throughout 2021. This year had many unique layers and challenges for sure, but we banded together and made it work. We really appreciated having in-person contact again with our customers and...
Nov 2021 Newsletter: EVA & 2 lb Materials
Delayed production due to hurricane IDA and inadequacy of global shipping has led to rapidly escalating ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) prices, as well as shortages in production inventories. EVA foams will be in relatively short supply for the foreseeable future leading to...
Oct 2021 Newsletter: Schmitz Recycling Program
In the effort to help you run your business more efficiently, and provide a more eco-friendly solution for XLPE foam scraps, we teamed up with Schmitz Foam Products, who has over 30 years’ experience in recycling. For those with a large volume of foam scraps, Schmitz...
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...
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 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...
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...
Freight Challenges
2021 is proving to be increasingly challenging in terms of managing costs, raw material supply, and logistics. Worldwide Foam continues to make efforts to control these costs, and ensure there is minimum impact on your business. One of the challenges for everyone this...
Micro Cellular Polypropylene
Worldwide Foam is pleased to announce the release of our new MCP product line. MCP is a unique micro-cellular, closed-cell polypropylene foam, and will be offered initially in white and at 2.4lb/ft2 density. This lightweight, rigid material is produced in bun format,...
