Benchmark Foam has been producing its expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam blocks for a Department of Transportation (DOT) project in Sioux City, Iowa. The project calls for geofoam to be used in a bridge replacement as a super-lightweight fill material, which is a common use of geofoam as an alternative to other fills such as black […]
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While designing a new community welcome sign for the City of Belle Plaine, MN, CD Products, Inc. of Waconia, MN called on local elements that would make the new sign look right at home. Using Signs By Benchmark’s Standard Model #2 as basic design, CD Products used the colors of the Belle Plaine city logo […]
Fitted enclosure keeps ammunition product in place during transport This spring, Benchmark Foam was approached by an ammunition manufacturer that was looking for proper packaging material for its sensitive products. To limit the product movement during transport, the design required multiple layers to protect the different size and shape of pieces with a full surround […]
Continuous insulation construction strategy paying off New construction homes almost always aim to improve comfort and energy efficiency. While some tout the importance of high performing appliances, Benchmark Foam believes true comfort and energy efficiency begins at ground level. Designing a home with adequate insulation for its environment plays a key role in saving homeowners […]
When Signs West of Austin, Texas contracted to provide an architectural monument that would boldly display the end customer’s character, they gave Signs By Benchmark a quick call. Signs West provided its design calling for EIFS stone columns, corbels, a textured sign face and stucco to match that of an existing building. The team at […]
Benchmark Foam offers design help for custom packaging needs As a manufacturer, we often assist small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs alike to help create a custom, budget-friendly packaging product to protect their new merchandise, design or device. Benchmark Foam has a cost-effective packaging solution that meets needs while providing savings – even on small orders. […]
Foam strips fit like plug to save heat in steel frame building Having the industry’s only On Time Guarantee is something Benchmark Foam often boasts, sharing stories from customer’s experience with its dependability and quick response. However, one portion of that guarantee is usually overlooked – “no matter how large or small, your order will […]
Forming the footings for concrete slab stoops outside of commercial and residential entrances often take crews several hours over the course of multiple days. Between setting the forms, pouring the concrete and backfilling with dirt, the process quickly becomes time-consuming in an industry where time is everything. Instead of the extra time and labor, try […]
With the popularity of maintenance-free decks and porches on the rise, make sure Lite-Deck® systems from Benchmark Foam are on your list. Lite-Deck® systems are lightweight, stay in place forms made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) which provide structural strength and quality insulation in one step for site-cast or precast concrete decking and other applications. Lite-Deck® […]
True to Benchmark Foam’s ever-changing product mantra, comes the addition of 100% recycled eps360® in the form of flute fill insulation. Flute Fill can be used in roofing insulation systems, Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS) and others. Maintaining the same physical properties of virgin, non-recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS), eps360® is the green alternative for environmentally […]