Epsilyte manufactures engineered expandable polystyrene (EPS) resin for North American customers in construction, packaging, foodservice, medical, automotive casting and safety applications. Its product portfolio includes high‑R‑value insulation, fire‑retardant, recycled‑content and biodegradable grades, with domestic production and technical support to ensure fast delivery, consistent quality, and sustainable performance.
Funding
$52M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Manufacturers and builders require lightweight, insulating, and impact‑absorbing materials that can be molded into precise shapes, yet traditional EPS suppliers often face long lead times, inconsistent quality, and limited sustainable options.
Solution
Epsilyte supplies engineered expandable polystyrene (EPS) resin across North America, offering a portfolio that includes high‑R‑value insulation, fire‑retardant grades, recycled‑content formulations, biodegradable beads, and specialty grades for safety, packaging, metal casting, and foodservice. The company operates three domestic production sites with regional distribution, ensuring fast shipping and consistent supply. Technical support teams provide formulation guidance, molding optimization, and regulatory expertise to match specific application requirements. Sustainability is integrated through high recycled content, proprietary biodegradable technology, and extensive recycling programs, helping customers meet environmental targets without sacrificing performance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers and molders in construction, protective packaging, foodservice, medical cold‑chain, automotive casting, and safety equipment sectors that require high‑performance, sustainable EPS resin.
Features
- Multiple product lines (EVRgreen®, POLYSOURCE®, DuraLyte®, Lost Foam, Modified‑Grade, Recycled‑Content) tailored for insulation, impact protection, fire resistance, and precision casting
- High‑R‑value and graphite‑enhanced formulations for energy‑efficient building applications
- Biodegradable EPS that degrades >90% in four years under landfill conditions (ASTM D5511)
- ≥50% post‑consumer recycled content in dedicated EPS grades with certified SCS verification
- Flame‑retardant additive options meeting building code fire‑safety standards
- Precision‑moldable lost‑foam EPS with uniform density for complex metal‑casting geometries
- Domestic manufacturing in Illinois, Ohio, and Quebec delivering rapid lead times and reduced freight risk
- Dedicated technical service for product selection, molding process support, and regulatory compliance