--- title: News | Foam (3) description: Foam | The latest news and updates from Foam Industries. The leading foam manufacturer in Minneapolis (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) ## [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), [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 Choose the Right Foam for Your Custom Case Insert](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-foam-for-your-custom-case-insert) by Foam Industries Choosing the right foam for your custom case insert is critical to ensure your product arrives intact, without scratches, damages, mold, or anything else unwanted that will create an overall ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-foam-for-your-custom-case-insert) [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) ## [Next-Level Corporate Gifts With Custom Foam Inserts](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/next-level-corporate-gifts-with-custom-foam-inserts) by Foam Industries Next-Level Corporate Gifts with Custom Foam Inserts When it comes to acknowledging your employees, customers and vendors who make your business successful, every little detail counts. Custom foam ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/next-level-corporate-gifts-with-custom-foam-inserts) [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) ## [5 Ways to Improve Sustainability With Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/5-ways-to-improve-sustainability-with-foam) by Foam Industries We hear it all the time from our customers, and their end users: sustainable packaging is huge. Consumers care about the impact of their material waste, and more and more organizations are following ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/5-ways-to-improve-sustainability-with-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) ## [Is Packaging Foam Safe for Electronics?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/is-packaging-foam-safe-for-electronics) by Foam Industries Electronic parts require careful precision when packaging and shipping to avoid damage. Traditional options like void-fill in package-in-package cause too much damage to these delicate products. ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/is-packaging-foam-safe-for-electronics) ![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) ## [Foam Packaging Applications for the Automotive Industry](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-applications-for-the-automotive-industry) by Foam Industries In the fast-paced, complex world of automotive manufacturing and distribution, ensuring safe transport is crucial to save time and money. From delicate sensors and painted accessories to heavy ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-applications-for-the-automotive-industry) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [How to Choose the Right Foam Packaging Type](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-foam-packaging-type) by Foam Industries Choosing the wrong packaging often results in more shifting during transit and less cushion — meaning your products may get damaged along the way. But choosing the right foam packaging results in ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-foam-packaging-type) [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) ## [Foam Packaging Applications for the Medical Industry](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-applications-for-the-medical-industry) by Foam Industries Shipping products, parts, biomaterials or biological materials for the medical industry comes with unique considerations and requirements. In many cases, it’s not enough for something to simply ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-applications-for-the-medical-industry) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/sustainability) ## [Can Packing Foam Be Recycled?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/can-packing-foam-be-recycled) by Foam Industries As companies define their internal sustainability strategy, they also look to their partners to see how their strategies align. As a custom protective packaging company, we often get one question ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/can-packing-foam-be-recycled) [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), [Cold Storage](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/cold-storage) ## [Foam Packaging Applications for Cold Storage](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-applications-for-cold-storage) by Foam Industries Finding a great packaging material for cold storage is essential for keeping items at the proper temperature during delivery. Keeping goods temperature-stable ensures that products arrive safely, ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-applications-for-cold-storage) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Case Study](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-study) ## [Case Study: Making Waves for Lightning Kayaks](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/case-study-making-waves-for-lightning-kayaks) by Foam Industries Lightning Kayaks was in a boatload of trouble. Their premium, 95-pound kayaks needed a safe way to travel from the manufacturer to their stores efficiently and damage-free. At first, they planned on ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/case-study-making-waves-for-lightning-kayaks) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [What is Foam Tensile Strength?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-foam-tensile-strength) by Foam Industries How far can you stretch before you snap? Only you can answer that question — but when it comes to foam, we can answer that question. Tensile strength is one of the most important features to look for ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-foam-tensile-strength) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam) ## [Foam Packaging Profiles 101](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-profiles-101) by Foam Industries Foam packaging guards your products during transit, to ensure they reach their destination unscathed. But how they protect starts with their shape. In this article, we’ll go back to basics to dive ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/foam-packaging-profiles-101) [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) ## [Reducing the Impact of Returns on Your Bottom Line](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/reducing-the-impact-of-returns-on-your-bottom-line) by Foam Industries Where there’s online shopping, there’s nearly instant gratification: and a nearly instant bitter sting of disappointment if that product has to be returned. Returned products can have a large ... 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