Certain types of expanded polystyrene can also be used for packaging in the food and pharmaceutical sector. The material that is expanded under high pressure provides a very smooth surface, allowing enhanced presentation of some products.

Cake packaging

Medical crisper

Due to the insulating characteristics of EPS (fire decelerating), this material is frequently used in construction e.g., floors on the ground floor. Obviously, the development of building materials is very specific work and radically different from packaging. However, Van der Heijden Nederland is also active in this market and possesses the KOMO (KIWA) quality mark.