Jsp Specialty Foams LLC history

1951: John Morrisroe invents Ice-Cold Sulfonation (ICS) Technology and applies for a patent.

The new subsidiary was named Nihon Styrene Paper (JSP) and launched its operations at a production plant attached to Nihon Gas Chemical's newly built Hiratsuka Research Laboratory, which opened in 1962.

The company's emphasis on research and development paid off in 1967, when the company launched a new generation of styrene-based packaging material.

In 1971, Japan Gas Chemical merged with another fast-growing chemicals company, Mitsubishi Edogawa Chemcial Co., forming Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company.

1973: Houston, TX – Alkylation technology is introduced

By then, environmental concerns about the use of polystyrene foam had led JSP to form a new company in 1974 for the production of foam recycling machinery.

In 1977, the company launched its Miraboard line of styrene paper created specifically for the food industry.

In 1978, the company launched a new product, called Mirafoam, providing paneling and insulation products for the construction industry.

Japan remained JSP's primary market, however, and in 1980 the company opened a new plant in Hokkaido in order to accommodate rising demand for its polystyrene products.

The company's research and development efforts paid off again in 1982 when JSP launched a new type of foamed polystyrene, dubbed P-Block.

In 1985, JSP launched a United States subsidiary, JSP America Inc., in order to make investments in that market.

By 1986, JSP had launched a wholly owned United States manufacturing subsidiary, J&V Foam Products.

In 1988, the company achieved a first breakthrough with the launch of its Mirawoody Green packaging technology.

In 1989, JSP launched production of two new material brands: L-Block and Caplon.

1995: Air/SO3 sulfation technology introduced

In the United States, the company's fortunes rose after the passage of legislation establishing stricter automotive safety standards, including the use of impact-absorbent padding on the interior side of vehicle doors starting in 1996.

Then, in 1998, the company achieved a significant breakthrough with the launch of its Green Block packaging material.

1999: Peter Morrisroe retires

2000: Paul Morrisroe named Chairman & President

"JSP Set to Cut Back EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) Beads Production by 20%," Asia Africa Intelligence Wire , July 1, 2004.

In January 2005, JSP announced its intention to build a new plant in the Czech Republic in order to produce expanded polypropylene foam in order to meet rising demand for EPP-based bumper cores and automotive interior shock absorption systems.

2006: Expands drying capability in Avenel, New Jersey, facility

2008: Expands alkylation and distillation capacity in Houston, Texas

2011: Launches a World-Class Safety program.

2015: Paul Morrisroe retires as CEO

2016: Acquires Liquid Minerals Group, Inc., to enter the organometallic fuel additives market

2017: Acquires ATRP Solutions, Inc., to expand its proprietary technologies in the oil field chemicals, lubricant additives and paints and coatings markets