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The True Cost of Shipping Failures in Medical Tech

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Why Air Gaps in Packaging Lead to Damage

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What to Do When You Inherit a Packaging Spec That Doesn’t Work

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 ...

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 ...

Tips for Creating 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 ...

PE vs PP Foam: Which is Better For Protective Packaging?

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 ...

What Is a Cushioning Curve? Designing Better Foam Packaging

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 ...