Name

FMI-EPS

Legal name

FMI-EPS, llc

Website

https://fmi-eps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EPS Insulation and Foam Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD)

Keywords

• Expanded polystyrene products
• EPS insulation manufacturing
• Rigid foam insulation
• Protective packaging solutions
• Geotechnical foam blocks

Headquarters

HQ city

Post Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPS Packaging Products: Sale of custom and fabricated EPS packaging solutions including shape molded parts, fabricated packaging, insulated containers, box liners, corner protectors, inserts, end caps, and custom molded packaging. Primarily one-time product transactions with pricing based on volume, materials, and specifications.
2. EPS Flotation Products: Sale of EPS flotation blocks for docks, marinas, and floating structures. Products can be encapsulated in concrete, polyethylene, or impact-resistant coatings. Revenue from custom fabrication to specifications.
3. EPS Geofoam Blocks: Sale of EPS geofoam blocks for highway, embankment, and infrastructure projects. Meets ASTM D6817 requirements for DOT-approved applications. Pricing based on project specifications and volume.
4. EPS Insulation Products: Full line of EPS insulation products for roofing, foundation, siding, cavity wall, slab, and construction applications. Includes R+ branded products with facers and specialty configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FMI-EPS manufactures and fabricates Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) products on a custom, quote-based order basis. Its portfolio covers building insulation, commercial roofing systems, geotechnical fill blocks, marine flotation blocks, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF), OEM foam parts, and protective packaging under the FORMPak brand. The company operates two Idaho manufacturing facilities and sells primarily to contractors, distributors, and industrial customers across the western United States.

Product overview

FMI-EPS is a quality manufacturing solutions company specializing in Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) products. Their portfolio comprises a unified platform of EPS-based insulation, packaging, and construction solutions organized across multiple product categories: (1) Insulation products including Unfaced EPS Insulation, R+ EPS product line (Foundation, Cavity Wall, Below Grade, Slab), Graphite Insulation GPS, Nailbase Insulation, Fanfold Insulation, Tapered Roofing Systems, Flute Filler, and Recovery Board; (2) Geofoam Blocks for geotechnical fill; (3) Floatation Blocks for marine applications; (4) ICF (Insulating Concrete Form) products including Stronghold ICF, Bracing, Form-A-Drain, Litedeck, Platon Waterproofing, and Concrete Block-Outs; (5) OEM products for RVs, trailers, spas, and garage doors; (6) Packaging solutions under the FORMPak brand including Insulated Containers, Custom Molded Packaging, Corner Protectors, End Caps, Inserts, Box Liners, and Fabricated Packaging; and (7) a Recycle Program for sustainability. The company operates two manufacturing locations in Idaho (Post Falls and Jerome) and has over 30 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FORMPak: Custom EPS packaging solutions brand delivering cost-effective, durable packaging for shipping and handling protection.
• R+

Products and services

• Unfaced EPS Insulation Lightweight, resilient closed-cell rigid EPS insulation with a 50-year proven performance record, used for roofing, foundations, siding, cold storage, and manufactured housing applications.
• EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) EPS used in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems for architectural facades and wall assemblies.
• R+ EPS Below Grade Insulation Below-grade EPS insulation for foundation and subterranean applications.
• R+ EPS Foundation Perimeter Insulation (FPI) Foundation and underslab insulation with durable poly facers, available in R-5, R-10, and R-15, designed for basements and commercial slabs with superior moisture resistance.
• R+ EPS Cavity Wall Insulation Cavity-wall insulation for CMU, steel stud, and wood-framed construction with reflective facer boosting R-values; prevents up to 70% of heat loss.
• EZ Floor Radiant Floor Panels Engineered EPS panels that hold PEX tubing in place for radiant floor heating, compatible with 1/2", 5/8", or 3/4" PEX on 2" centers, reducing installation time by up to two-thirds versus traditional stapling.
• EPS Shapes Custom EPS shapes fabricated via CNC hot wire or CAD-based equipment in densities 1.0-2.8 lb/ft³ for construction, packaging, signage, props, and specialty applications.
• T&G Insulation Tongue-and-groove EPS insulation panels for floor and wall applications.
• Graphite Insulation GPS Graphite-enhanced EPS insulation providing enhanced thermal performance.
• Insulated Wall Panels Composite EPS wall panels for thermal envelope solutions.
• Water Heater Pads EPS pads designed to support and insulate water heaters.
• EPS Contour Siding Backer EPS contour siding backer providing R-3.85 per inch, supporting vinyl, aluminum, and fiber cement siding with moisture resistance and code compliance.
• R+ EPS Slab Insulation Slab-on-grade insulation meeting IECC requirements with pre-cut tack strips and snap-board scoring for faster installation; outperforms XPS after 15 years.
• EPS Tapered Roofing Systems Custom-designed tapered EPS insulation for flat roofs that creates positive drainage while providing thermal performance, available in 4'x4' and 4'x8' panels.
• Flute Filler EPS insulation for leveling metal roof decks and filling roof flute voids, available in profile-cut or square-cut configurations.
• R+ EPS Fanfold Insulation Lightweight fanfold insulation with multi-ply polymer facers for siding, roofing, and re-cover projects, providing R-value of 3.85-4.76 per inch.
• R+ EPS Roofing Recovery Board (RRB) Moisture-resistant EPS recovery board for re-covering existing roofs, protecting single-ply membranes, with 20-year R-value warranty available; UL 790 classified.
• Holey Board Insulation Perforated EPS insulation board for roofing applications.
• Nailbase Insulation Composite roof insulation panel combining EPS insulation laminated to OSB or plywood sheathing (7/16" to 5/8"), available in 4'x8' sheets from 1.5" to 8" thickness with R-values up to R-38.
• EPS Geofoam Blocks Lightweight EPS geotechnical fill blocks at 1/100th the weight of soil, meeting ASTM D6817, for roadway embankments, slope stabilization, retaining wall backfill, and foundation applications.
• EPS Flotation Blocks EPS flotation blocks providing 60-62 lbs. buoyancy per cubic foot, meeting ASTM C578, for docks, marinas, and floating structures; large billets (36" x 48" x 192") can support over 11,500 lbs per block.
• Encapsulated Float Billet EPS flotation block encapsulated in concrete, polyethylene, or impact-resistant coatings for enhanced durability in marine environments.
• Floatation EPS Rounds Round EPS flotation products for marine applications.
• Concrete Floats EPS products for concrete floating applications in marine environments.
• Stronghold ICF (Insulating Concrete Forms) Insulating Concrete Form system using EPS for walls in residential, commercial, and institutional construction.
• Form-A-Drain EPS formwork for foundation drainage applications.
• Litedeck EPS-based deck and flooring system.
• Platon Waterproofing Waterproofing membrane products used with EPS in foundation applications.
• EPS Concrete Block-Outs EPS block-outs for poured-in-place, tilt-up, and precast concrete systems that reduce concrete volume, framing, labor, and overall structure weight.
• RV & Trailer Insulation EPS insulation solutions for recreational vehicles and trailers.
• Spa Covers Custom EPS foam covers for spas and hot tubs.
• Garage Door Insulation EPS insulation kits for garage doors.
• EPS Recycle Program EPS recycling program diverting material from landfills; scrap is reground for new products, loose fill packaging cubes, or concrete block insulation.
• EPS Insulated Shipping Containers Custom EPS shipping containers for pharmaceuticals, biologics, fresh food, seafood, and meal kits, providing lightweight, durable thermal insulation for temperature-sensitive products.
• Custom Molded Packaging (FORMPak) Custom-molded EPS packaging for specific product shapes and protection requirements using FORMPak state-of-the-art shape molding equipment and custom molds for high-volume repetitive orders.
• Fabricated Packaging (FORMPak) CNC and computerized hotwire-cut EPS packaging fabricated from customer drawings, ideal for short runs, prototypes, or designs without tooling costs.
• Box Liners EPS liners for shipping boxes providing thermal protection.
• Corner Protectors EPS corner protectors for shipping to prevent damage to package edges.
• Inserts Custom EPS inserts for packaging applications.
• End Caps EPS end caps for protecting tube-shaped products during shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• EPS maintains stable R-value over entire product life with no thermal drift
• +6 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pregis LLC: National protective packaging manufacturer with significant EPS, EPE, and polyurethane foam product lines including custom molded and fabricated packaging. Directly comparable to FMI-EPS's FORMPak packaging business at larger scale.
• AFM Corporation (R-Control): Manufacturer of EPS building products including R-Control SIPs, insulation, and geofoam. Overlaps with FMI-EPS's insulation and structural EPS offerings, particularly for commercial and residential building envelope applications.
• Atlas Molded Products (Atlas EPS): A leading North American manufacturer of expanded polystyrene insulation, geofoam, and protective packaging products. Direct competitor across FMI-EPS's insulation, geofoam, and packaging lines with national distribution and significantly larger scale.
• Benchmark Foam Inc. Regional EPS manufacturer producing insulation, geofoam, flotation, ICF, and packaging products across the Midwest and Western US. Closely comparable to FMI-EPS in product breadth and customer segments including DOT, marine, and construction.
• Foam Fabricators Inc. Custom foam fabricator producing EPS, EPP, and polyurethane molded protective packaging across multiple US facilities. Comparable to FMI-EPS in FORMPak-style custom molded and CNC-cut protective packaging solutions.
• Insulfoam (Carlisle Construction Materials): One of the largest US manufacturers of EPS insulation and geofoam, offering roofing, wall, below-grade, and infrastructure products. Backed by Carlisle, Insulfoam competes head-on with FMI-EPS in roofing, geofoam, and foundation insulation.
• Perma-R Products Inc. Midwestern EPS manufacturer producing insulation, geofoam, and custom-molded products for construction, marine, and packaging end markets. Comparable scale and product mix to FMI-EPS.
• Polar Industries Inc. EPS insulation manufacturer producing rigid foam board for construction, roofing, and below-grade applications. Direct competitor to FMI-EPS's R+ insulation and nailbase product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Owens Corning: Major building materials manufacturer offering insulation, roofing, and composites. While EPS is not its primary chemistry, Owens Corning competes across FMI-EPS's insulation, roofing, and sheathing product categories with national scale.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Parent company of Insulfoam and a broad roofing/construction products conglomerate with national distribution. Competes with FMI-EPS as an incumbent with much greater resources and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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