About Intco Recycling

INTCO is the only company in the world that both reclaims Styrofoam waste and uses it to manufacture new products. We invented GreenMax compactors to give businesses and municipalities an affordable and clean way to compress Styrofoam into widely used EPS block.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Why You Need A Foam Crusher

A foam crusher is an essential machine in the EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) recycling process. It is specifically designed to shred large, bulky blocks of foam into small, loose flakes, making subsequent processing much easier and more efficient. Why Use a Foam Crusher? Foam waste, especially EPS, takes up a massive amount of space. Simply discarding it isn't eco-friendly—and transporting it without preprocessing is costly and inefficient. That’s where foam crushers come in. 

Key Benefits of a Foam Crusher 
  • Volume Reduction: Breaks down large foam pieces into smaller flakes, drastically reducing storage and transportation space. 
  • Efficient Preprocessing: Prepares foam waste for further processing, such as densifying, pelletizing, or remolding. 
  •  Improved Workflow: Enables smoother operations in recycling lines by providing consistently sized material for the next stage.
One of the most widely used foam crushing machines is the GREENMAX foam crusher. Designed for high performance and durability, these crushers efficiently process clean EPS waste into compact, uniform flakes. 
Whether you're looking to cut costs, reduce landfill use, or optimize your recycling process, a foam crusher like GREENMAX is a smart first step.