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.