Foam Products Corporation

What Foam Products Corporation does

Foam Products Corporation (FPC), headquartered at 2525 Adie Road in St. Louis, Missouri, is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of commercial and industrial foam insulation and packaging products. Founded in 1964, the company operates with a workforce in the 11-50 range and sells foam raw materials (DuPont Styrofoam-branded and unbranded polystyrene, polyethylene, polyurethane, PVC, Whisper acoustic foam, and specialty foam variants) alongside a comprehensive in-house fabrication capability stack that includes custom cutting, die cutting, hot wire cutting, CNC profiling, laminating, CNC routing, and composite foam production. It also resells Pelican protective cases as a bundled complement to its foam-inset work.

The company's revenue mechanics are built on three streams: one-time sales of standard foam raw materials sold in sheets, billets, and rolls at multiple densities; custom fabrication services priced per job based on specifications (professional services revenue); and application-specific foam products such as insulation panels, tapered roofing foam, refrigeration panels, geofoam fill material, gymnastic pads, gasket foam, filtration foam, and buoyancy billets. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, consistent with B2B contract manufacturing. Customer segments span packaging, construction and insulation, general manufacturing, athletics and recreation, and industrial/specialty applications — a horizontal segmentation approach.

Go-to-market is direct-to-customer via a toll-free sales line (800-824-2211) and a website with SEO-optimized state-specific landing pages targeting all 50 US states, indicating national distribution from the single St. Louis facility. FPC positions itself on the basis of 60+ years operating history, broad material-and-process one-stop-shop capability, just-in-time delivery tied to customer production schedules, and a quality assurance program. Key strategic relationships are the DuPont-authorized Styrofoam distribution partnership and the Pelican case reseller relationship. No public revenue, headcount trend, funding events, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

Foam Products Corporation

Legal name

Foam Products Corporation

Website

https://fpcfoam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foam Products Corporation is a St. Louis-based, privately held manufacturer and distributor (founded 1964) of commercial and industrial foam insulation and packaging products, offering custom fabrication across multiple foam chemistries to customers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Foam Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Polymer Foams & Cellular Materials (PU Foams, EPS/XPS, Structural Foams) (IMAEANAL), Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD), Polyethylene (PE) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAE)

Keywords

• Foam insulation products
• Custom foam fabrication
• Industrial foam manufacturing
• Foam packaging solutions
• Polystyrene foam distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Standard Foam Products: Sale of standard foam products including DuPont Styrofoam, polystyrene foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam, PVC foam, and specialty foams for packaging, insulation, and industrial applications. Products sold in various densities and forms including sheets, billets, and custom shapes.
2. Custom Foam Fabrication Services: Custom foam fabrication services including custom cut foam, die cutting, hot wire cutting, CNC profiling, laminating, and CNC routing. Revenue generated from processing fees and custom manufacturing services for customer-specified foam products.
3. Application-Specific Foam Products: Sale of application-specific foam products including insulation panels, refrigeration panels, geofoam fill material, gymnastic pads, gasket foam, filtration foam, and buoyancy billets. Products designed and fabricated for specific end-use applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Foam Products Corporation manufactures, fabricates, and distributes commercial and industrial foam insulation and packaging products, including polystyrene, polyethylene, polyurethane, PVC, DuPont Styrofoam, and specialty foams. It provides custom cutting, die cutting, hot wire cutting, CNC profiling, laminating, CNC routing, and composite foam production services, plus JIT delivery and quality assurance for customers across the U.S.

Product overview

Foam Products Corporation is a fabricator and distributor of commercial and industrial foam insulation and packaging products. The company offers a broad portfolio of foam raw materials (DuPont Styrofoam™, Polystyrene Foam, Polyethylene Foam, Polyurethane Foam, PVC Foam, Whisper Foam, and Specialty Foam) paired with comprehensive manufacturing capabilities (Custom Cut Foam, Die Cutting, Hot Wire Cutting, CNC Profiling, Laminating, CNC Routing, Composites, Prototyping, Testing, JIT Delivery, and Quality Assurance). These raw materials are transformed into application-specific solutions including Foam Packaging, Cushion Packaging, Insulation Foam, Tapered Roofing Insulation, Laminated Panels, Refrigeration Panels, Geofoam, Rolled Goods, Gymnastic Pads, Gasket Foam, Filtration Foam, Construction Foam, and Buoyancy Billets. The company also resells Pelican Cases. With over 60 years of experience, Foam Products Corporation serves customers nationwide across all commercial and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DuPont Styrofoam Brand of extruded polystyrene foam insulation and building products manufactured by DuPont, distributed by Foam Products Corporation for construction and insulation applications.
• Polystyrene Foam Polystyrene foam products including Expanded-Bead Board, Extruded XPS Foam, and EPS Foam in various densities (1#, 1.5#, 2#, 2.5#) for packaging, insulation, and construction applications.
• Polyethylene Foam Polyethylene foam available in Extruded, Expanded, and Crosslink variants, used for cushioning, packaging, and insulation applications.
• Polyurethane Foam Polyurethane foam products including Rigid Urethane Foam and Flexible Urethane Foam for insulation, packaging, and custom applications.
• PVC Foam PVC-based foam product for various industrial and commercial applications.
• Whisper Foam Specialized foam product for acoustic and noise reduction applications.
• Specialty Foam Specialty foams including Cornice Foam, Display Foam, Foam Columns, Geofoam, and Medical Face Shield Foam for niche applications.
• Custom Cut Foam Custom cutting service to produce foam pieces to specific customer dimensions and specifications.
• Foam Die Cutting Precision die cutting service for high-volume foam product fabrication.
• Foam Hot Wire Cutting Hot wire cutting service for shaping foam products with precision.
• Foam CNC Profiling Computer numerical control profiling service for precise foam shaping and contouring.
• Foam Laminating Laminating service to bond foam layers or combine foam with other materials.
• CNC Routing Foam CNC routing service for machining foam products with precision and consistency.
• Foam Composites Fabrication of composite foam materials combining multiple foam types or foam with other materials.
• Foam Product Prototyping Prototype development service for new foam product designs and custom applications.
• Foam Product Testing Quality testing service to ensure foam products meet specifications and performance standards.
• JIT Foam Delivery Just-in-time delivery service to meet tight production schedules and reduce inventory costs.
• Foam Products Quality Assurance Comprehensive quality assurance program ensuring all foam products meet rigorous standards.
• Pelican Cases Resale of Pelican protective cases, often paired with custom foam inserts.
• Foam Packaging Custom foam packaging solution for protecting products during shipping and handling.
• Cushion Packaging Foam Cushioning foam products for protective packaging applications.
• Insulation Foam Foam insulation products for construction, roofing, and temperature control applications.
• Tapered Roofing Foam Insulation Specially designed foam insulation panels with tapered profiles for roofing applications.
• Laminated Foam Panels Multi-layer foam panels with lamination for enhanced performance.
• Foam Insulated Refrigeration Panels Insulated foam panels for refrigeration and cold storage applications.
• Geofoam Fill Material Lightweight geofoam materials for construction fill, road embankments, and soil replacement applications.
• Foam Rolled Goods Foam products available in roll form for various applications.
• Foam Gymnastic Pads Cushioned foam pads for gymnastics and athletic training facilities.
• Gasket Foam Foam products cut and shaped for gasket sealing applications.
• Filtration Foam Foam products designed for filtration applications.
• Construction Foam Foam products for various construction applications including insulation and structural uses.
• Foam Extruded Buoyancy Billets Extruded foam billets providing buoyancy for marine and floating applications.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DuPontcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoam Products Corporation is an authorized distributor of DuPont Styrofoam products, offering DuPont Styrofoam as part of their foam product portfolio. The partnership allows FPC to provide brand-recognized insulation and construction foam products to their commercial and industrial customers.
• PelicancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoam Products Corporation is a distributor of Pelican Cases, offering protective carrying cases to complement their foam packaging products. This partnership enables FPC to provide complete packaging and protection solutions including both foam inserts and protective case shells.
• AtlasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlas is listed as a partner of Foam Products Corporation, likely representing a foam materials or manufacturing supply relationship.
• Future FoamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuture Foam is listed as a partner, suggesting a relationship in foam materials supply or industry collaboration.
• ARP Link DirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARP Link Direct is listed as a partner, indicating a distribution or supply relationship in the foam industry.
• Worldwide FoamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide Foam is listed as a partner, suggesting a collaborative relationship in foam distribution or manufacturing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pregis: Major US manufacturer of protective packaging including foam-based cushioning, custom-cut foam inserts, and automated packaging systems. Closest comparable by product mix (custom foam, packaging) and customer base (industrial plus e-commerce shippers).
• Wisconsin Foam Products: US custom foam fabricator specializing in foam cushioning, packaging, and CNC-cut foam components. Closely comparable to FPC in service offering (custom fabrication, packaging) and target customer profile.
• UFP Technologies: Designer and custom fabricator of engineered foam, plastic, and fiber-based components for medical, automotive, and industrial packaging. Direct comparable in custom foam converting for specialty applications and similar mid-market customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Public global packaging company whose portfolio includes foam-in-place, polyethylene foam, and protective packaging products. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping foam cushioning solutions, but operates at much larger scale and across many packaging categories.
• FXI (formerly Foamex International): Large US manufacturer of polyurethane and specialty foams serving bedding, furniture, and industrial markets. Comparable in raw foam manufacturing, broader in scale and end-market scope than FPC.
• Carpenter Co. Privately held, large-scale US polyurethane and consumer foam producer with converting capabilities. Comparable as a vertically integrated foam producer; FPC is a much smaller custom fabricator/distributor in the same value chain.
• Sonoco Products: Large global packaging company with protective packaging and foam-adjacent solutions. Comparable on the packaging end-market side though broader in scope and much larger in scale than FPC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/productsfoam
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoamProductsCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foam-products

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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