With all the options for Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) on the market today, you might ask, “Why Benchmark?” Here’s why; as a Midwestern manufacturer, we believe that building strong relationships with our customers is why we continue to meet all their ICF needs. We manufacture an ICF block that is ideal for any building specification, […]
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Benchmark Foam EPS used for sculpture on display at Chicago Navy pier Winterfest For the past four years, Kim McComb and Mike Dillon have been creating an EPS expanded polystyrene sculpture for “Winterfest” at the Navy pier in Chicago. This past February, their sculpture of choice was that of a spunky rabbit, “Charlie Cottontail”. “Winterfest […]
When Signs West of Austin, Texas designed for, then landed a project calling for a 20’ high illuminated sign to replace outdated existing signage, they quickly realized that a traditional masonry structure was cost prohibitive for the end customer. Looking for a more affordable medium that would still fulfill the design with style and durability, […]
Benchmark Foam boasts an array of options when it comes to protecting your assets with the right packaging material. From our high quality expanded polystyrene (EPS), to the soft, yet resilient expanded polyethylene (EPE) to heavy-duty expanded polypropylene (EPP), we can meet almost any specification. Also available from Benchmark Foam are multi-functional products including flexible […]
On-Time Guarantee from Benchmark Foam delivers as promised Benchmark Foam prides itself on having the industry’s only On Time Delivery Guarantee, which plays a key factor for customers with strict schedules. Recently, a customer ordered a half truckload of sub slab expanded polystyrene (EPS) that needed to be delivered within a few days. To keep […]
A recent Signs By Benchmark (a division of Benchmark Foam) collaboration with Sign Source of Ada, Oklahoma resulted in a beautiful version of our Signs By Benchmark Standard Model #2 cellular plastic monument sign. Standing 76″ high x 116″ wide x 22″ deep, the double sided monument is elevated to provide greater visibility above parked vehicles. Matching Signs […]
Working with Indigo Signworks of Grand Forks, N.D., the Signs By Benchmark (a divison of Benchmark Foam) team put their experience and skills to work creating a custom 3D interior sign destined for installation in the Ralph Engelstad Arena of Grand Forks, N.D. Based on the end customer’s logo, the body of the sign is a huge, 108″ […]
Fabricator stays on schedule with quick response from Benchmark Foam When an innovative customer found value in an everyday product from Benchmark Foam, it turned into a time saver for everyone involved. MCF Products of Tea, S.D. is an expanded polystyrene (EPS) fabricator that makes pre-based shapes and starter strips for exterior insulation finishing systems […]
Protect From Severe Weather Strikes With a Benchmark Foam Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Emergency Safe Room Government agencies and homeowners alike are beginning to act on safety concerns that arise during tornado activity. Some governing bodies have passed legislation that require certain new public buildings include a Safe Room to keep patrons protected when severe […]
If you’re looking to add a unique decorative finish to your next project, see what expanded polystyrene (EPS) Architectural Shapes by Benchmark Foam can do. Paired with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), a popular exterior wall cladding system, Architectural Shapes give customers the versatility to include almost any design into the building exterior. Easily […]