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[Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Case Inserts](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-inserts) ## [How to Plan an Influencer Kit That Actually Gets Opened](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-plan-an-influencer-kit-that-actually-gets-opened) by Foam Industries Influencers can receive a lot of influencer kits. How do you make yours worth opening, and make the experience memorable once they do? A great-looking exterior can get attention, but the experience ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-plan-an-influencer-kit-that-actually-gets-opened) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Case Inserts](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-inserts) ## [Why Consistency Matters in Protective Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-consistency-matters-in-protective-packaging) by Foam Industries Protective packaging must, of course, protect your product during shipping. But it also needs to provide that protection consistently, no matter who is packaging the box. When the same product ships ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-consistency-matters-in-protective-packaging) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Case Inserts](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-inserts) ## [Why Modular Foam Inserts Make Tradeshow Logistics Easier](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-modular-foam-inserts-make-tradeshow-logistics-easier) by Foam Industries Fixed packaging case inserts work well when the same products and displays travel in the same configuration year over year, tradeshow after tradeshow. But they can present a new problem: ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-modular-foam-inserts-make-tradeshow-logistics-easier) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [Choosing a Packaging Partner, Not Just a Packaging Supplier](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/choosing-a-packaging-partner-not-just-a-packaging-supplier) by Foam Industries There’s a big difference between getting the packaging you ordered and getting the packaging you actually need. Packaging suppliers can get the job done, but a true packaging partner does more than ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/choosing-a-packaging-partner-not-just-a-packaging-supplier) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Case Inserts](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-inserts) ## [Custom Foam Inserts for Tradeshow Product Demonstrations](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/custom-foam-inserts-for-tradeshow-product-demonstrations) by Foam Industries Tradeshow product demos create a packaging challenge that standard outbound shipping doesn’t fully account for. The product needs to arrive safely, but the packaging also needs to work throughout the ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/custom-foam-inserts-for-tradeshow-product-demonstrations) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Case Inserts](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-inserts) ## [How to Protect Tradeshow Displays During Shipping](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-protect-tradeshow-displays-during-shipping) by Foam Industries Tradeshow displays often require a significant investment to put together and contain a mix of components with differing packaging needs. If you need to get your trade show displays from point A to ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-protect-tradeshow-displays-during-shipping) ![Untitled-28](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-28.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Untitled-28.jpg) ### Get a Sample Sometimes, you just need to get a feel for something. Foam, plastic, and wood samples available on request. [Get a Sample](https://www.foam-industries.com/get-a-sample) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [How Protective Packaging Improves Reverse Logistics](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-protective-packaging-improves-reverse-logistics) by Foam Industries There is one frustration that both suppliers and customers share: damaged products. On the customer side, it’s incredibly frustrating to receive a damaged product and the hassle of having to ship it ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-protective-packaging-improves-reverse-logistics) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [5 Questions to Ask Before Committing to a New Packaging Supplier](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/5-questions-to-ask-before-committing-to-a-new-packaging-supplier) by Foam Industries Most purchasing teams start looking for a new packaging supplier because something changed. Maybe lead times slipped, communication became inconsistent, pricing changed, or the supplier stopped being ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/5-questions-to-ask-before-committing-to-a-new-packaging-supplier) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Custom Foam Inserts vs. Foam-in-Place for Sensitive Medical Equipment](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/custom-foam-inserts-vs.-foam-in-place-for-sensitive-medical-equipment) by Foam Industries Medical products require more than just basic cushioning to make it to their destination. When you’re shipping sensitive products, the right packaging must protect valuable equipment, avoid ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/custom-foam-inserts-vs.-foam-in-place-for-sensitive-medical-equipment) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [The True Cost of Shipping Failures in Medical Tech](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/the-true-cost-of-shipping-failures-in-medical-tech) by Foam Industries Medical devices are often expensive, fragile, and need to perform flawlessly when they arrive. As a result, most manufacturers understand that shipping damage is a problem worth avoiding. What is ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/the-true-cost-of-shipping-failures-in-medical-tech) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [How to Validate Packaging for Sensitive Medical Devices](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-validate-packaging-for-sensitive-medical-devices) by Foam Industries Medical devices cannot rely on assumptions when it comes to shipping protection. A packaging system that looks protective is not always one that performs consistently under real-world shipping ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-validate-packaging-for-sensitive-medical-devices) [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/sustainability) ## [The Hidden Sustainability Tradeoffs of Choosing Paper Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/the-hidden-sustainability-tradeoffs-of-choosing-paper-packaging) by Foam Industries Paper packaging is a go-to choice for many companies pursuing sustainability initiatives. It's recyclable, familiar, and widely viewed as the environmentally responsible option. But does that ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/the-hidden-sustainability-tradeoffs-of-choosing-paper-packaging) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Packaging Challenges for Wearable Medical Devices](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/packaging-challenges-for-wearable-medical-devices) by Foam Industries Wearable medical devices are small, complex, and made of delicate components. As a result, they are highly sensitive to bumps and jostles during shipping and can easily be damaged if the proper ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/packaging-challenges-for-wearable-medical-devices) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/sustainability) ## [Sustainable Packaging Myths Debunked](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/sustainable-packaging-myths-debunked) by Foam Industries Many companies are reevaluating their packaging decisions in an effort to become more sustainable. Often, that conversation quickly turns into choosing recyclable paper materials over foam or ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/sustainable-packaging-myths-debunked) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [How to Choose Packaging for Fragile, High-Value Medical Devices](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-choose-packaging-for-fragile-high-value-medical-devices) by Foam Industries Medical devices feature both delicate components and expensive parts, which make shipping and delivery a high-stakes endeavor. With the right shipping material, medical devices arrive on time and ... 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