The Ribécourt facility is located about 60 miles (100 kilometers) northeast of Paris. The facility is located in 10-acre site and manufactures expandable polystyrene (EPS).

The expandable polystyrene facility began operations in 1967 with significant expansion in 1976, 1982 and 1988. The site became part of INEOS Styrenics on October 1, 2005.

The site is capable of undertaking all kinds of product performance evaluations through the use of the application laboratory, which is well equipped with different expansion technologies and molding machines.

Expandable Polystyrene Production

Ribécourt has the capacity to manufacture over 200 millions pounds (90 kilotonnes) of EPS plastic resins per year, including packaging, fire resistant grades and high performance grade such as gray EPS (EPS Silver Polymers).

The plant is capable of producing more than one type of EPS simultaneously through the use of 2 fully automated finishing lines. Styrene feedstock is transported to the site via rail and is used in the manufacture of expandable polystyrene resins. Other feedstocks include pentane and various nucleating agents and product coatings.

End Use Products

Ribécourt has been a consistent high-quality source of block and package grade EPS. Expandable polystyrene is shipped to customers by truck in Octabins carrying one metric ton. It is used to manufacture end products such as insulation board and protective packaging.

About 100 employees work in manufacturing, administration and the laboratory at the Ribécourt site.

The Ribécourt site is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS registered.