--- title: News | Packaging description: Packaging | The latest news and updates from Foam Industries. 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[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) [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) [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) ![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), [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) [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) [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 ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/how-to-choose-packaging-for-fragile-high-value-medical-devices) [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) [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) [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 ... 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