Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

OVERVIEW

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting polystyrene resins into foam products.

Example Activities:
Coolers or ice chests, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
Dinnerware, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
Expanded polystyrene products, manufacturing
Foam polystyrene products, manufacturing
Food containers, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
Ice chests or coolers, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
Insulation and cushioning, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
Polystyrene foam packaging, manufacturing
Profile shapes, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
Sheet (i.e., board), polystyrene foam insulation, manufacturing
Shipping pads and shaped cushioning, polystyrene foam, manufacturing
Thermal insulation, polystyrene foam, manufacturing

The information on the number, size and location of establishments can be used to assess the existing level of competition within the industry in your province/territory.
The table below shows the breakdown between employer and non-employer or indeterminate establishments for each province and territory as well as at the national level. For this industry, 5 of establishments are non-employers or indeterminate and 11 have one or more employees.