Foam resin

ARCEL(R) is a high-performance, moldable foam resin consisting of 70-percent PS and 30-percent PE that is said to provide exceptional toughness, flexibility and durability in a lightweight foam. The strength and flexibility of ARCEL create a resilient resin able to be molded into numerous complex and intricate forms, the co. says. Its lightweight construction is resistant to puncture, flaking, tearing and breaking. In addition, packaging molded with ARCEL is said to provide superb cushioning and easy handling, while its lightweight properties help lower freight and other packaging costs. ARCEL resin can reduce cube size by as much as 40 percent, lowering the cubic volume of a shipping carton and yielding increased efficiencies throughout the supply chain. Loading additional boxes on every truck, container and pallet enables fewer shipments, resulting in both cost savings and environmental benefits, the co. notes.

Nova Chemicals Corp.,
412/490-4000. www.arcelresins.com