Extremely flexible, resistant, and lightweight; styrene-based materials are used in countless applications which are essential in our everyday life. 

Providing vital performance and sustainability characteristics to products, styrenics polymers are relied on by several industries employing millions of people. In this way, the styrenics polymers generate a significant socio-economic value in Europe, far beyond the direct impact created by the industry itself. 

Find out more about the different industries and daily-life applications that benefit from the unique properties of styrenic polymers.

Packaging

Being chemically inert, durable, and versatile, styrenics are the material of choice for diverse packaging solutions protecting our goods, from…

Construction

Styrenic polymers contribute to the sustainability, energy efficiency, and durability of our buildings. Polystyrene (PS) and Polystyrene foam panels (EPS…

Electronics and Electrical devices

Styrenic polymers provide thermal, electrical, stress resistance, mechanical strength and durability, which make them key components for safe and long-lasting…

Automotive

Styrene-based materials are used in several vehicle components, such as automotive instrument panels, body parts and wheel covers, thanks to…

Household, Leisure & Sports

Some of the most common items we use in our free time are made of styrene-based materials. Styrenic polymers are…

Healthcare

Thanks to their lightweight, impact, chemical and water resistance as well as hygienic qualities, styrenics polymers have been widely used…