At a Glance
Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) powers every Halo® panel – delivering up to 20% better thermal performance than EPS and outperforming XPS long-term.
Cleaner, smarter manufacturing – GPS is made with steam (not blowing agents), using 95% less water and up to 80% lower GWP than XPS.
Performance that lasts – GPS maintains stable R-values for decades, with no shrinkage, fading, or off-gassing.
Sustainability built in – recyclable, non-toxic, and designed with a dramatically smaller environmental footprint for a smarter, future-focused build.
Inside every Halo® panel is a smarter core—GPS.
No, not the navigation system. We mean Graphite Polystyrene—a high-performance, low-impact insulation foam that powers the entire Halo® product line from the inside out.
With GPS, Halo achieves superior thermal performance, long-term stability, and cleaner manufacturing—all in a lightweight rigid insulation panel designed for serious performance.
Why follow, when you can lead with Graphite Powered performance?
Why Graphite Powered Matters
Graphite isn’t just an ingredient—it’s the driver. GPS is packed with millions of graphite particles that reflect heat like tiny mirrors, cutting thermal loss and enhancing R-values.
- Up to 20% better thermal performance than standard EPS
- Stable thermal resistance, traps tiny pockets of air, not gases like XPS.
- Higher long-term R-value than XPS.
Graphite Powered means Halo insulates smarter, performs stronger.
Graphite Powered Manufacturing
GPS delivers serious performance—and it’s crafted with clean, efficient methods:
The Sustainable GPS Manufactoring Process
No HFCs. No off-gassing. Just Graphite Powered clarity.
Performance You Can Count On
At the heart of every Halo panel is Graphite Polystyrene (GPS)—an innovation that pushes performance beyond industry norms. This isn’t just insulation. It’s engineered foresight.
Thermal Efficiency, Amplified
Thanks to its graphite-enhanced core, GPS reflects radiant heat like millions of microscopic mirrors. This means it can achieve superior R-values with thinner profiles—maximizing energy efficiency without sacrificing space. Whether in walls, roofs, or below-grade assemblies, GPS helps you meet higher code requirements with less material.
Stable Over Time
Unlike XPS, which can lose R-value over time due to trapped gases dissipating, GPS remains thermally stable for the long haul. Graphite Powered performance today is performance for decades.
Eco Smart—And Then Some
GPS doesn’t just perform—it does so with radically lower environmental cost. The manufacturing process uses steam instead of chemical blowing agents, which means:
Up to 95% less water
than XPS per square meter at RSI
Zero HFCs or HCFCs
Up to 80% lower Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Non-toxic, recyclable, & made in a clean, closed-loop environment
With GPS, high performance and low environmental impact finally meet.
Next-Level Sustainability
Halo isn’t just a product—it’s a statement. A smarter building choice that aligns with modern environmental values without compromising performance.
Minimal Water Used In The Manufacturing Process
Per their respective environmental product declarations, the production of Neopor GPS requires just 5.7 liters of water per m² @ RSI 1—compared to the incredible 300 liters demanded by a comparable XPS product. That’s sustainability you can measure.
Significantly Lower Emissions
From cradle to site, GPS carries up to 5x lower CO₂ emissions than this XPS counterpart. That means a lower carbon footprint without lowering thermal expectations.
Smaller Footprint, Bigger Impact
Graphite Powered means selecting a product with a cleaner life cycle, reduced environmental burden, and a long-term performance guarantee. It’s not just smart—it’s sustainable to the core.
Visualizing the Footprint
And here are the individual metrics:
Halo with GPS: Higher performance. Lower environmental impact.
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Wrapping It Up
In a world that demands both high performance and low environmental impact, Halo delivers on both fronts. With a GPS core, you’re not just choosing superior thermal insulation—you’re choosing a cleaner, smarter, future-focused solution.
While XPS may still be better known in the marketplace, GPS is rapidly becoming the go-to for builders and architects to care about sustainability and optimum long-term performance.
Graphite Powered isn’t just better insulation—it’s a better way forward.
