On September 6, 2010 the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce named Benchmark Foam Inc. Business of the Week. Operating in Watertown SD since the company was formed in 1988, Benchmark Foam manufactures products from expanded polystyrene (EPS) and other specialty plastics. Some products are commercial and residential insulation, custom molded packaging, roofing insulation, insulated concrete forms (ICF), Geofoam and […]
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A new standard among home buyers is green living. A key element in green living is energy efficiency within several areas of the home. Homeowners are deciding it’s a better investment to buy or build an energy efficient home than spend the money on utility bills. One component of an energy efficient home is Insulated […]
In early 2010, Signs By Benchmark, a division of Benchmark Foam Inc., collaborated with Persona Inc., to create a unique sign that was installed in Dayton, Ohio. Standing 80′ tall, the 25′ high X 20′ wide sign magestically advertises a new Residence Inn by Marriott. When Persona Inc. personnel realized that their customer’s design called for components not easily […]
In early June 2010, Benchmark Foam Inc. revealed a new in-floor heat product that simplifies radiant tube placement while completely defeating flotation, displacement and uneven heat problems. In the past, tube installation was a costly, time-consuming, laborious chore. New Benchmark Foam Thermo-Snap™ (patent pending) changes all of that. Fabricated with 6" on-center pathways, this new product allows the installer […]
Benchmark Foam recently supplied expanded polystyrene (EPS) for a major South Dakota road construction project. Manufactured as Voids, a product used in the fabrication of building materials (or to fill cavities in existing materials), the EPS was molded to densities and dimensions specified by the customer. Shipments were scheduled to accommodate the customer’s production needs, […]
Benchmark Foam recently opened the doors of its new 64,000-square-foot Watertown S.D. plant to a steady stream of visitors. Customers, friends, neighbors and invited guests were treated to personal tours of the building that houses offices and all production processes: Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) * Commercial & Residential Insulation Geofoam * Roofing Insulation * 100% recycled […]
Signs By Benchmark (a division of Benchmark Foam Inc.) personnel will showcase their custom signage and architectural accent products at the upcoming 2010 International Sign Association (ISA) Expo in Orlando, Florida. Scheduled for April 8 through 10, the event will be hosted by the Orange County Convention Center. Stop by booth #2572 to experience first-hand the beauty and […]
Stop by the Benchmark Foam or Signs By Benchmark booths at the following shows to see how our products can meet your needs: January 2010 Shows: Jan. 26 & 27: 2010 North Dakota Retail Lumbermen’s Convention, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Fargo N.D. Benchmark Foam Sales Representative Mike Dylla will attend. Featured Benchmark Foam products: Benchmark Insulated Concrete […]
On January 11 & 12, Benchmark Foam Sales Representatives Corey Mennenga and Mike Dylla will attend the 2010 Northwestern Building Products EXPO in Hinckley, MN. Hosted by the Grand Casino Hinckley Conference Center, the EXPO will feature products that include Benchmark Foam’s line of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulations, including Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). Stop […]
On November 20, 2009, Benchmark Foam opened the doors of its new 64,000-square-foot Watertown S.D. plant to a steady stream of guests. Chamber of Commerce dignitaries and Benchmark Foam President Tom Devine officiated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the return of the entire Benchmark team to one facility after nearly a year in temporary quarters. […]