Extruded Polystyrene Sheets Plant

Sector

Manufacturing

Location

Capital Investment

2,527,000 OMR

Internal Rate of Return

15.6%

Payback Period

6 Years

Implementation Duration

1.3 Years

Source

Ministry of Commerce, industry and Investment Promotion

Description

This opportunity is a new plant for Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is a type of insulation material with fine, closed cells, containing a mixture of air and refrigerant gas. Popularly known by its Dow trademark Styrofoam, it has a high R-value, good moisture resistance, and high structural strength compared to other rigid insulation materials. Both extruded polystyrene and the other common type of polystyrene foam, expanded polystyrene (EPS), are used extensively as thermal insulation in industrial, commercial, and residential construction.