Most people take foam and polystyrene packaging products for
granted, without realising the myriad applications foam has.
Nor do they realise how environmentally friendly such products
can be these days.
Most people come into contact with foam when it is used to pack
their latest electronic purchase. But what they might not realise
is that this versatile product is also used in cars, air-conditioning
units and even as a building product for houses and roads.
For over 40 years, Thai Foam Group has been Thailand’s leading
producer of foam and foam products.
Specialising in the manufacture of a comprehensive range
of foam goods, Thai Foam Group supplies many of the world’s
best known companies. Employing over 800 highly-skilled workers
at six state-of-the-art factories all over Thailand, the group
turns out a wide range of foam goods. Foam is used for packaging
and insulation, as well as in many other products that are
both exported and used in the domestic market. As such, Thai
Foam Group not only contributes to the Thai economy but helps
to enhance the country’s reputation as a centre for high-quality
manufactured goods.
The group’s products are made from several kinds of foam,
including:
• Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
• Expandable Polyethylene (EPE)
• Expandable Polypropylene (EPP)
• Expandable Polyethylene/Polystyrene
Co Polymer (PIOCELAN)
These foams are used in a variety of products, including:
Packaging
As it is approximately 98 per cent air, foam makes an ideal
packaging product. It can be moulded into a variety of shapes
and designs and is an excellent shock absorber.
Food containers
As well as being clean and hygienic, foam is also a great
insulator and, as a result, is the perfect material for packaging
food products.
Thai Foam Group uses no hazardous substances in any of its
products, so customers are assured that their food is packed
in the safest possible materials.
The group provides packing foam to the fast food industry
and makes heat-resistant containers for instant meals.
Construction materials
Foam is used in many aspects of construction. It is an excellent
insulator and is often used in housing to keep rooms cool
or warm. It is also used as a foundation in engineering or
building projects on soft ground.
Car parts
The Thai Foam Group helps to ensure the safety of drivers
throughout the region by providing bumper cores (EPP or PIOCELAN
moulded) and side-door safety cushions to some of the biggest
names in motoring.
Home electronic parts and
other products
Among the many other products that use foam, and which are
manufactured by Thai Foam Group, are parts for electronic
machinery, such as refrigerators and air-conditioning units.
The group also manufactures safety helmets for motorcyclists,
which can be treated so that they are waterproof and heat-resistant.
Decades of success
Thai Foam Group is one of Thailand’s most successful businesses
because it is constantly striving to improve its products
and services for customers. In line with its pursuit of excellence,
the group last year attained ISO 9001:2000 certification from
TUV.
