--- title: News | Foam Industries (3) 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. (3) --- - [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), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [Void Fill vs. Custom Foam Packaging: Pros and Cons](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/void-fill-vs.-custom-foam-packaging-pros-and-cons) by Foam Industries Every company wants to get their products from point A to point B without damage and by using the most cost-effective options possible. Void-fill like packing peanuts and crumpled paper is often the ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/void-fill-vs.-custom-foam-packaging-pros-and-cons) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [What is the Difference Between EVA Foam and Polyurethane Foam?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-the-difference-between-eva-foam-and-polyurethane-foam) by Foam Industries Not all foam is created equal. If you’ve spent any time researching packaging options, shopping for protective gear, or even browsing craft materials, you’ve probably seen EVA foam and polyurethane ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-the-difference-between-eva-foam-and-polyurethane-foam) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [FastAF Packaging: Delivering Bespoke Foam Solutions Quickly](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/fast-af-packaging) by Foam Industries When you have a part or product to ship, you’re not just trying to get it from Point A to Point B. You’re trying to make sure it arrives undamaged and is easy to unbox. Being fabricated under your ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/fast-af-packaging) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [XLPE vs PE vs EPE Foam: Which One is Better?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/xlpe-vs-pe-vs-epe-foam-which-one-is-better) by Foam Industries When choosing a foam for your packaging application, we often get the question: Which one is the best? “Best” is subjective, of course, and it also depends on your specific application. Today, our ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/xlpe-vs-pe-vs-epe-foam-which-one-is-better) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [The Role of Foam in Supporting Durable and Eye-Catching Store Fixtures](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/the-role-of-foam-in-supporting-durable-and-eye-catching-store-fixtures) by Foam Industries Getting fixtures sent to the appropriate retailers in one piece is crucial. With custom fixtures and display pieces often being heavy and fragile, it’s easy for components to break or get damaged ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/the-role-of-foam-in-supporting-durable-and-eye-catching-store-fixtures) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [5 Ways Foam Packaging Can Reduce Fixture Shipping Costs](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/5-ways-foam-packaging-can-reduce-fixture-shipping-costs) by Foam Industries Imagine this: you’re an OEM of bespoke retail fixtures and displays. You’ve just completed a run of beautifully crafted custom displays for a client - they’re new, they’re shiny, and they’re ready to ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/5-ways-foam-packaging-can-reduce-fixture-shipping-costs) ![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), [Company News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/company-news) ## [Did You Know Foam Industries Does This, Too?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/did-you-know-foam-industries-does-this-too) by Foam Industries At Foam Industries, we do a lotta stuff. And often, it’s a lotta random stuff that we don’t think to highlight. So today, we’re going to round up some of the neat, random, cool, etc. projects we’ve ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/did-you-know-foam-industries-does-this-too) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Why Foam is the Ideal Material for Shipping Fully Assembled Fixtures](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-foam-is-the-ideal-material-for-shipping-fully-assembled-fixtures) by Foam Industries If you’re a fixture and display manufacturer, then you already know: trying to find an out-of-the-box packaging solution is just not a possibility. You have unique product with unique needs. ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/why-foam-is-the-ideal-material-for-shipping-fully-assembled-fixtures) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Is Packaging Foam a Good Insulator?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/is-packaging-foam-a-good-insulator) by Foam Industries Ensuring your products go from point A to point B with no damage is more challenging than it sounds. Especially because the modern shipping experience is not a direct point A to point B trip - your ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/is-packaging-foam-a-good-insulator) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Don’t Get Ghosted: How to Spot a Packaging Supplier You Can Count On](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-spot-a-packaging-supplier-you-can-count-on) by Foam Industries Ever been ghosted by a packaging supplier? When you meet, they promise durability and cost savings. But when you actually start a relationship, they’re slow to respond, provide inferior service and ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-spot-a-packaging-supplier-you-can-count-on) [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Case Study](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-study) ## [Case Study: Cutting Waste & Timelines for a Fixture Manufacturer](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/case-study-cutting-waste-timelines-for-a-fixture-manufacturer) by Foam Industries A manufacturer needed a packaging solution that wouldn’t break the bank - or their products. As a manufacturer of retail displays and fixtures, this organization faced unique challenges when shipping ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/case-study-cutting-waste-timelines-for-a-fixture-manufacturer) [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) ## [Custom Packaging for Retail Displays](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/custom-packaging-for-retail-displays) by Foam Industries For manufacturers of fixtures and displays for retail, you have unique considerations. Your displays are typically shipped fully assembled or with minimal assembly, which means two things: the ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/custom-packaging-for-retail-displays) [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) ## [Foam Applications for Fixture Companies](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-applications-for-fixture-companies) by Foam Industries Suppliers of retail fixtures know: physically getting a display to a store is easier said than done. Whether it’s a wall fixture, rack, display setup or showcase they all have one thing in common: ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-applications-for-fixture-companies) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Company News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/company-news) ## [Goodbye 2024: Another Foam-Tastic Year](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/goodbye-2024-another-foam-tastic-year) by Foam Industries 2024 is over and for Foam Industries, it was a foam-tastic year. We made a lot of moves this past year. Before we look ahead to 2025, we want to take a second to look back at what we achieved this ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/goodbye-2024-another-foam-tastic-year) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [5 Foam Packaging Ideas to Make Your Product POP](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/5-foam-packaging-ideas-to-make-your-product-pop) by Foam Industries Foam is a great way to ensure your package arrives safely – but it’s also a great way to create a positive unboxing experience. During the design process, there are a few ways to add a little pizzazz ... 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