--- title: News | Foam Industries (2) description: Foam Industries is a custom protective packaging company specializing in foam – with additional wood and plastic fabrication services. Our custom foam fabrication services are ideal for any type of packaging, display, or support service needed – from design to finished product. (2) --- - [About Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.foam-industries.com/careers) - [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/sustainability) - [Contact Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/contact-us) - [763.503.9265](tel:7635039265) [![logo](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=250&height=112&name=logo.png) ![logo](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=250&height=112&name=logo.png)](https://www.foam-industries.com) [![logo](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=250&height=112&name=logo.png)](https://www.foam-industries.com) - Materials - [Polyethylene (PE) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyethylene-pe-foam) - [Polyurethane (PU) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyurethane-pu-foam) - [XLPE Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/xlpe-foam) - [Other Foams](https://www.foam-industries.com/other-foams) - [Plastics](https://www.foam-industries.com/plastic-fabrication) - [Wood](https://www.foam-industries.com/wood-fabrication) - [Capabilities](https://www.foam-industries.com/capabilities) - Industries - [Industrial](https://www.foam-industries.com/industrial) - [Medical](https://www.foam-industries.com/medical) - [Automotive](https://www.foam-industries.com/automotive) - [Aerospace & Military](https://www.foam-industries.com/aerospace-military) - [Branding & Marketing](https://www.foam-industries.com/branding-and-marketing) - [Fixtures & Displays](https://www.foam-industries.com/fixtures-and-displays) - [Success Stories](https://www.foam-industries.com/success-stories) - Resources - [Technical Documents](https://www.foam-industries.com/technical-documents) - [Gallery](https://www.foam-industries.com/gallery) - [News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news) - [About Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.foam-industries.com/careers) - [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/sustainability) - [Contact Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/contact-us) - [763.503.9265](tel:7635039265) - Materials - [Polyethylene (PE) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyethylene-pe-foam) - [Polyurethane (PU) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyurethane-pu-foam) - [XLPE Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/xlpe-foam) - [Other Foams](https://www.foam-industries.com/other-foams) - [Plastics](https://www.foam-industries.com/plastic-fabrication) - [Wood](https://www.foam-industries.com/wood-fabrication) - [Capabilities](https://www.foam-industries.com/capabilities) - Industries - [Industrial](https://www.foam-industries.com/industrial) - [Medical](https://www.foam-industries.com/medical) - [Automotive](https://www.foam-industries.com/automotive) - [Aerospace & Military](https://www.foam-industries.com/aerospace-military) - [Branding & Marketing](https://www.foam-industries.com/branding-and-marketing) - [Fixtures & Displays](https://www.foam-industries.com/fixtures-and-displays) - [Success Stories](https://www.foam-industries.com/success-stories) - Resources - [Technical Documents](https://www.foam-industries.com/technical-documents) - [Gallery](https://www.foam-industries.com/gallery) - [News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news) - [About Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.foam-industries.com/careers) - [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/sustainability) - [Contact Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/contact-us) - [763.503.9265](tel:7635039265) [Get a Quote](https://www.foam-industries.com/get-a-quote) # The News Stay in the know about all the relevant things that are important to the specific industry you need foam or packaging for. [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [What Kind of Foam is Used for Packaging?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-kind-of-foam-is-used-for-packaging) by Foam Industries If you’re trying to figure out what type of foam to use for packaging, you’re probably dealing with a real problem. Maybe products are getting damaged in transit. Maybe your current packaging is ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-kind-of-foam-is-used-for-packaging) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Case Inserts](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-inserts) ## [Why Air Gaps in Packaging Lead to Damage](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-air-gaps-in-packaging-lead-to-damage) by Foam Industries You’ve probably had this experience before: You open a package and immediately notice how much empty space is inside. It feels off. Whether it’s a bag of chips, a container of detergent pods, or a ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-air-gaps-in-packaging-lead-to-damage) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/sustainability) ## [Reducing Waste in Multi-Store Fixture Installations](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/reducing-waste-in-multi-store-fixture-installations) by Foam Industries Retail fixture rollouts are rarely simple. Displays are often shipped to dozens or hundreds of locations. Each unit must arrive intact, install quickly, and look perfect on the sales floor. At the ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/reducing-waste-in-multi-store-fixture-installations) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Choosing the Right Packaging Partner for Retail Fixtures](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/choosing-the-right-packaging-partner-for-retail-fixtures) by Foam Industries Retail fixture and display manufacturers deal with challenges that most other organizations never encouter. Displays are large, oddly shaped, and finished with materials that scratch easily. They ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/choosing-the-right-packaging-partner-for-retail-fixtures) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [How to Prepare for Environmental Regulations](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/fewer-materials-better-protection-how-to-prepare-for-environmental-regulations) by Foam Industries Environmental packaging regulations are here – and they’re reshaping design, manufacturing, and disposal. For procurement leaders, this shift creates a new layer of responsibility. It’s no longer ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/fewer-materials-better-protection-how-to-prepare-for-environmental-regulations) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [What to Do When You Inherit a Packaging Spec That Doesn’t Work](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-fix-inherited-packaging-spec) by Foam Industries You didn’t design the packaging. You didn’t pick the materials. But now the damage reports and uncomfortable internal emails all land on your desk. Inheriting a packaging spec is common. Inheriting ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-fix-inherited-packaging-spec) ![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) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Industry News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/industry-news) ## [Packaging Trends in 2026](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/packaging-trends-in-2026) by Foam Industries As 2025 comes to a close, packaging decisions are more critical than ever. Rising costs, stricter regulations, growing sustainability expectations, and faster fulfillment demands are all colliding at ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/packaging-trends-in-2026) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [Tips for Creating a Better PR Box](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-create-a-better-pr-box) by Foam Industries A good PR box does more than just ship a product from A to B. It creates a moment. The structure, pacing, and materials guide how someone feels before they even touch what’s inside. When everything ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-create-a-better-pr-box) [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) ## [PE vs PP Foam: Which is Better For Protective Packaging?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/which-is-better-pe-vs-pp-foam) by Foam Industries When you’re choosing foam for a case insert or a custom-packaged product, the decision usually comes down to two materials: polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). Both protect parts from shock and ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/which-is-better-pe-vs-pp-foam) [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) ## [What Is a Cushioning Curve? Designing Better Foam Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-a-cushioning-curve) by Foam Industries When you’re designing protective foam packaging, every inch matters. The goal is simple: use just enough foam to protect your product without wasting material and adding unnecessary cost. That ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-a-cushioning-curve) [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 Much Does My Foam Part Weigh?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-much-does-my-foam-part-weigh) by Foam Industries When planning production for a new product, one of the first questions that comes up is: how much will it weigh once it’s packaged? Shipping costs depend heavily on weight…but if your foam packaging ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-much-does-my-foam-part-weigh) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Industry News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/industry-news) ## [Extended Producer Responsibility Coming to MN: What to Know](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/extended-producer-responsibility-in-minnesota) by Foam Industries Packaging rules in Minnesota are about to change in a big way. A new law built on Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) is designed to incentivize sustainable packaging by shifting responsibility ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/extended-producer-responsibility-in-minnesota) [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) ## [What is Foam Lamination?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-foam-lamination) by Foam Industries Foam is tough, but lamination makes it tougher — and better looking. By adding an extra layer, lamination reinforces foam’s natural strength while opening the door to more design possibilities. The ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-foam-lamination) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Data-Driven Protection: Why Foam is the Science-Backed Choice](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/data-driven-protection-why-foam-is-the-science-backed-choice) by Foam Industries When it comes to protecting products in transit, guesswork isn’t enough. Foam packaging isn’t just another option: it’s science-backed, data-driven protection. Unlike other packaging materials like ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/data-driven-protection-why-foam-is-the-science-backed-choice) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [What is the White Foam in Packaging Called?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-the-white-foam-in-packaging-called) by Foam Industries Let it be known that there is no question too basic for us to answer. You’ve asked, we’re here to answer: “What’s that white foam in my package called?” Here at Foam Industries, we know all the ... 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