Brief History

In 1988, the late Mr. Angel Ong, President of East Indies Mercantile Co. Inc., was approached by several Korean business friends with the idea of putting up the very first polyethylene (P.E.) foam plant in the Philippines. Being a 20 year veteran importer of plastic machineries and synthetic resins, Mr. Ong was technically capable of handling the proposed project. Studies were subsequently made to ascertain the product’s advantages, applications, and marketability; however, with Mr. Ong’s untimely death, the project was temporarily kept on hold. Several years later, his younger brothers, Mr. Philip Ong and Mr. David Ong, and Acro Sales’ Mr Joe Tiu, breathed life back to the project. Together with a nephew, Mr. Kenneth Pe and other incorporators, they formed Insulite Manufacturing Corp. in 1995 with the vision of providing Filipino consumers with a cost effective alternative insulation and packaging material. By 2002, the Company has reached new heights in market and plant capacity leadership with the acquisition of state of the art and high quality Korean machineries.

The Company

Insulite Manufacturing Corp. is primarily engaged in the manufacture and marketing of “Airofoam” polyethylene foam for thermal insulation, packaging and filling. Aside from supplying jumbo rolls, the company also provides downstream foam converting such as slitting, die cutting, sealing and heat-welding. It also imports and markets allied materials for roofing insulations like aluminum tapes, tekscrews, rivets, mechanical clips, chicken wires and sealants, and offers installation services. In 2007, Insulite obtained a Philippine Disney license to distribute Disney Home products.

VISION

To manufacture P.E. foam products with consistent high quality that is nevertheless affordable. This will be achieved by investing on new and more efficient machines, and through innovative and environment-friendly production techniques. The company’s customer service driven motto: “Customers are our reason for being.”

THE MEN AND WOMEN

Behind the company’s success is its team of professional, competent and dedicated people. The incorporators provide a combined 50 years of extensive experience in the plastics, aluminum and refrigeration industries. The management team is blessed with youth and vigor, and is enhanced by years of technical and entrepreneurial training. The sterling qualities of the people, the progressive corporate culture and the dynamic training programs make up for this “lean and mean” company.

THE RAW MATERIALS

Raw materials are sourced from various reputable companies worldwide.  P.E. resins are purchased directly from The Polyolefin Company of Singapore and Hanwha Corporation of Korea. Blowing agents are from Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.

THE MACHINES

The machineries are all brand new acquisitions from Korea.  Two extruder lines are equipped with precision instrument, automatic loaders and digital counters to ensure consistent product quality. Monthly production capcity is 300 metric tons.

ASSURANCE ON QUALITY

Quality control systems are continuously being improved to meet the demands of customers in terms of quality and prompt deliveries. ISO prescribed procedures such as in process inspections and control of non conforming products are religiously practiced.