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Baseball Pitcher’s Mound

Baseball Pitcher’s Mound

  • April 22, 2021
  • Arts & Crafts

This is one of the nicest portable pitcher’s mounds we have seen. Our customer in Peachtree Corners, Georgia purchased both .9 lb and 1.35 lb density expanded polystyrene blocks 10…

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Newsie Theatrical Props

Newsie Theatrical Props

  • April 22, 2021
  • Arts & Crafts

Expanded polystyrene, often referred to as Styrofoam, is used for theatrical props of all shapes and sizes. Everything from walls and architectural features to furniture and miscellaneous props. It can…

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Large Theatrical Sets from Foam Blocks and Sheets

Large Theatrical Sets from Foam Blocks and Sheets

  • April 22, 2021
  • Arts & Crafts

Expanded polystyrene is one of the most commonly used materials for creating complex, realistic looking theatrical props for everything from amateur productions to large budget professional plays and movies. It…

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EPS Custom Storage Racks

EPS Custom Storage Racks

  • April 22, 2021
  • Expanded Polystyrene

When custom storage racks are needed for almost any product, expanded polystyrene is usually going to be the most economical material to use. Custom cut EPS is used for storing…

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Advanced Booth Display for IFS World Conference

Advanced Booth Display for IFS World Conference

  • April 22, 2021
  • Design Trends

This exhibit for the IFS World Conference in Boston, MA in Oct 2019 was created using expanded polystyrene panels. The large EPS panels were shaped using a multi axis CNC…

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Experiential Art Sculpture from EPS Foam Sculpting Blocks

Experiential Art Sculpture from EPS Foam Sculpting Blocks

  • April 22, 2021
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Eight blocks of nominal one pound density expanded polystyrene 24 inch x 48 inch x 96 inch, were used to create this sculpture in Elgin, Illinois. The sculptor, Neal Lucas…

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Large Christmas Ornaments from EPS Foam

Large Christmas Ornaments from EPS Foam

  • April 22, 2021
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To celebrate the holiday season the chef at this country club in Dallas, TX took a variety of EPS balls ranging from 12” to 30” diameter and created what looked…

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Custom Foam Drain Plugs

Custom Foam Drain Plugs

  • April 22, 2021
  • Past Projects

Custom foam drain plugs of recycled polyethylene foam are used to protect refrigerated trailers from pathogens and insects. The trailers transport food products, therefore, must be washed out before loading.…

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Lightweight Marching Band Styrofoam Blocks

Lightweight Marching Band Styrofoam Blocks

  • December 4, 2019
  • Past Projects

Lightweight Marching Band Styrofoam Blocks The half-time theme for the Noblesville High School Band from Noblesville, IN was “Breaking Down the Wall”. To emphasize the theme, each of the band…

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EPS foam prototypes for the aviation and automotive industries

EPS foam prototypes for the aviation and automotive industries

  • October 16, 2019
  • Past Projects

EPS foam prototypes for the aviation and automotive industries Our customer in Monrovia Maryland specializes in producing high tech EPS modeling prototypes for the aviation and automotive industries. Using 2…

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Seven blocks of .9 lb Virgin EPS were used to float this dock in Millen, GA

Seven blocks of .9 lb Virgin EPS were used to float this dock in Millen, GA

  • August 22, 2017
  • Floatation

Seven blocks of .9 lb Virgin EPS were used to float this dock in Millen, GA. The owners had Universal Foam Products cut the blocks to specific sizes so they…

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EPS used create aerodynamic flying machine

EPS used create aerodynamic flying machine

  • June 28, 2017
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1.5 lb density EPS (expanded polystyrene) was used to create this aerodynamic “flying machine” to compete in the Red Bull Flug Tag which always creates an interesting challenge for competitors…

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Storage blocks for boats in winter

Storage blocks for boats in winter

  • June 14, 2017
  • Boat Blocks

EPS blocks are fast becoming the preferred storage blocks for boats in winter storage. The blocks are strong, lightweight and will not scratch the surface of the boat. A variety…

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Foam Christmas Trees

Foam Christmas Trees

  • April 25, 2017
  • Arts & Crafts

40 sheets of 1 lb EPS foam 1” x 48” x 96” were used to create the Christmas trees and snowflakes for this New Year’s Eve gala event held in…

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VBS Theatrical Backdrop

VBS Theatrical Backdrop

  • November 7, 2016
  • Past Projects

Austin Baptist Church used Expanded Polystyrene sheets and blocks to bring their vision to life. The theme was “Journey off the Map” for their Vacation Bible School. Different size sheets…

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EPS for Vacation Bible School

EPS for Vacation Bible School

  • August 17, 2016
  • Past Projects

This United Methodist Church in Seward, PA used 30 panels of .9 lb density EPS 2” x 48” x 96” for an application we had not seen before. Some of…

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EPS was used to create monument

EPS was used to create monument

  • June 27, 2016
  • Past Projects

2 lb Virgin EPS was used to create monument that temporarily supported a 20’ tall Statue of Liberty for the 2011 Governors Ball. The shapes that trim out the basic…

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EPS Foam Pine Trees

EPS Foam Pine Trees

  • April 19, 2016
  • Past Projects

Forty sheets of 1” x 48” x 96” EPS were used to create the setting for this 2015 New Year’s Eve Gala at Squid World in Miami, Florida. The EPS…

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Furniture from Expanded Polystyrene

Furniture from Expanded Polystyrene

  • March 24, 2016
  • Past Projects

Furniture from Expanded Polystyrene 35 sheets of ½” x 48” x 96” expanded polystyrene (EPS) were used to carve this mosaic tile bench in Silver Spring, MD 20904. This is…

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Parade Float Flag

Parade Float Flag

  • March 3, 2016
  • Past Projects

1.5 lb Virgin EPS 8” x 48” x 87” was used to create this American flag for a parade float produced by the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, OH. The…

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Easter Set for Church Play

Easter Set for Church Play

  • January 18, 2016
  • Past Projects

9 lb Virgin EPS sheets 3” x 48” x 96” were used by White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX to create this Easter set for their Church play.…

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EPS foam panel used to create aquaponic garden

EPS foam panel used to create aquaponic garden

  • October 28, 2015
  • Hydroponic Grow Trays

2 lb density EPS foam panels 2” x 36” x 44” were used to create this aquaponic garden in Wilton, New Hampshire. Our customer purchased plain panels and cut the…

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Expanded Polystyrene used for Airplane Wings and Fuselages

Expanded Polystyrene used for Airplane Wings and Fuselages

  • October 18, 2015
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RC airplane enthusiasts use both 1 lb and 2 lb density expanded polystyrene for airplane wings and fuselages. This avid enthusiast in Hummelstown, PA has been making RC planes since…

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EPS foam blocks used to support pontoon boat

EPS foam blocks used to support pontoon boat

  • June 14, 2015
  • Boat Blocks

This marina in Nashotah, WI uses 1.5 lb density EPS cubes 12” x 12” x 12” for their boat storage program. Four EPS blocks easily support this pontoon boat and…

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Floating platform on a private pond in Culpepper, VA

Floating platform on a private pond in Culpepper, VA

  • May 31, 2015
  • Floatation

This floating platform on a private pond in Culpepper, VA was constructed with 6 blocks of .9 lb density EPS Foam 12” x 24” x 48” and pressure treated lumber.…

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2 Foot Custom Cut Styrofoam Egg

2 Foot Custom Cut Styrofoam Egg

  • May 3, 2015
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Laduree participated in “The Faberge’ Big Egg Hunt” that took place in New York City, Easter 2014. Over 200 eggs, 2 foot tall custom cut Styrofoam egg were created by…

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Recycled expanded polystyrene void fill for planters

Recycled expanded polystyrene void fill for planters

  • April 12, 2015
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Recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a density as low as .75 lbs per cubic foot makes excellent void fill for planters. The EPS is light weight, inexpensive and very easy…

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17 Foot Tall Replica of Alamo

17 Foot Tall Replica of Alamo

  • March 31, 2015
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This accomplished artist from Clifton, Texas 76634 designs props and backdrops that are used by a summer camp in Texas. Using 8 foam blocks of 1 lb Virgin EPS foam…

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Dinosaur Head Carved for Tradeshow

Dinosaur Head Carved for Tradeshow

  • March 22, 2015
  • Past Projects

1 lb density EPS is the preferred medium for this this very talented artist in Madison Heights, VA 24572. This particular project, a dinosaur head for a tradeshow, was attached…

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EPS Foam Blocks for Trade Show Booth

EPS Foam Blocks for Trade Show Booth

  • March 9, 2015
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.9 lb. density EPS blocks 24” x 24” x 96” are used to simulate precast concrete blocks for this trade show booth for Kodi Klips, a manufacturer of high quality…

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EPS foam to Universities throughout the country for the concrete canoe

EPS foam to Universities throughout the country for the concrete canoe

  • December 12, 2014
  • Floatation

The National ASCE Concrete Canoe contest is an annual international event where University engineering departments compete to build and race a concrete canoe. Rutgers University participated in the National ASCE…

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Rigid EPS Foam Insulation

Rigid EPS Foam Insulation

  • October 22, 2014
  • Insulation

Rigid EPS Foam Insulation is supplied by Universal Construction Foam Products to The City of Temecula, California. The insulating material was a 1.80lb Virgin EPS Foam and 125 pieces of…

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Foam Insulation for Garages

Foam Insulation for Garages

  • October 22, 2014
  • Insulation

Dixie Pole Buildings is using the EPS Foam Insulation to increase the R-Value in the roofs of their barns, garages and similar buildings. On this project they used pieces 4”…

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EPS Capabilities

EPS Capabilities

  • September 22, 2014
  • Past Projects

The customer had us quote 1LB EPS that was cut to form a secant wall form for a location that had limited space and other site restrictions in Washington DC.…

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EPS Foam Ceiling Tiles

EPS Foam Ceiling Tiles

  • July 9, 2014
  • Construction

1 lb density Expanded polystyrene (EPS) ceiling tiles can be used in certain areas of a building where the sprinkler heads are above the ceiling. Referred to as a “melt…

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EPS foam cylinder to create sculptures

EPS foam cylinder to create sculptures

  • March 20, 2014
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A Washington, DC artist used1 lb density EPS blocks an cylinders to create these sculptures for the MD National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The sculptures are now located in…

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Airplanes out of expanded polystyrene

Airplanes out of expanded polystyrene

  • March 10, 2014
  • Past Projects

The caterer hired by Google for a party held at the USS Hornet Museum on Alameda Island, CA came up with a very creative way to serve the desserts. They…

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Styrofoam balls and panels to create a themed event

Styrofoam balls and panels to create a themed event

  • February 25, 2014
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LML Estate Management located in Fort Wayne, IN 46802 creatively used STYROFOAM™ balls and panels to create a Dr. Seuss themed event. The event was a fundraiser for a local…

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Displays created using EPS foam

Displays created using EPS foam

  • February 21, 2014
  • Past Projects

We have finished quite a few projects using the foam we purchased from you, I have attached a couple of displays we created for clients using your foam, The base…

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EPS Foam Cylinders

EPS Foam Cylinders

  • February 10, 2014
  • Past Projects

Valley Christian School in San Jose California used 2 lb density EPS cylinders to create raised platforms for their solo musicians. This year they went to Indianapolis for the Bands…

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EPS Foam to create shapes and contours

EPS Foam to create shapes and contours

  • February 7, 2014
  • Past Projects

Ink Waves, a large format digital printing company in Durham, NC created this facade of train doors for a local church. They used 1 lb Virgin EPS to create the…

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Realistic vertical crack in the rock wall

Realistic vertical crack in the rock wall

  • February 4, 2014
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When the Doylestown Rock Gym & Adventure Center in Doylestown, PA wanted to create a realistic vertical crack in their rock wall they purchased 8 sheets of .9 lb Virgin…

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Dog Stairs created using EPS Foam

Dog Stairs created using EPS Foam

  • January 30, 2014
  • Past Projects

A customer in Jupiter Florida created these stairs for his girlfriend’s dog. The 8 sets of stairs are made from 1 lb Virgin EPS foam and are 12” x 16”…

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EPS Foam used for letter X and superscript 2

EPS Foam used for letter X and superscript 2

  • January 27, 2014
  • Letters & Numbers

The Rodney Pike Church in Bidwell, OH used 2 lb Virgin EPS foam for their letter X and superscript 2. The X is 36″ tall x 6″ deep. The 2…

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Styrofoam balls were used on twinkle lights

Styrofoam balls were used on twinkle lights

  • December 30, 2013
  • Arts & Crafts

The Sheboygan County Historical Society & Museum used over 800 STYROFOAM™ balls on twinkle lights to create faux gumdrops in the “Christmas” neighborhood as part of a major annual exhibition/event…

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EPS Boat cradles provide safe elevated storage

EPS Boat cradles provide safe elevated storage

  • December 5, 2013
  • Boat Blocks

Four EPS boat blocks of 1.5 lb density EPS (expanded polystyrene) are used to store this 60′ long carbon fiber catamaran. The 36″ x 36″ x36″ EPS boat cradles provide…

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EPS foam in custom precut shapes

EPS foam in custom precut shapes

  • November 5, 2013
  • Past Projects

The U.S Navy uses 1 lb density expanded polystyrene as the base structure for their PETT vessels. The tow targets are pulled behind a remote control boat and used for…

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4 Giant EPS Foam Wheels Measuring 72” in Diameter x 48”

4 Giant EPS Foam Wheels Measuring 72” in Diameter x 48”

  • October 31, 2013
  • Floatation

What do you do when you have a jeep, live by the water and have a little too much free time? This is it. Using 1 lb density EPS Universal…

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EPS Foam Sculpture

EPS Foam Sculpture

  • October 28, 2013
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John Herasymiuk, an incredibly talented sculptor from Bush, Louisiana, uses 1 lb density and 1.5 lb density EPS to create amazing sculptures. This particular sculpture, titled La Siren was created…

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Foam mock-up of a nuclear reactor head assembly

Foam mock-up of a nuclear reactor head assembly

  • October 17, 2013
  • Past Projects

Our client is a prominent OEM for the nuclear energy industry. These foam parts will make up a full scale mock-up of a nuclear reactor head assembly. You can see…

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EPS Blocks to showcase their China at Tradeshows

EPS Blocks to showcase their China at Tradeshows

  • October 10, 2013
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Jay Imports uses 1 lb Virgin EPS blocks to showcase their China and Giftware at tradeshows throughout the country. The white EPS is lightweight, clean and available locally through Universal…

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Styrofoam Blocks used to create a Halloween scene

  • October 7, 2013
  • Arts & Crafts

Very creative customer in Tampa, Florida used STYROFOAM™ Blocks from shipping boxes to create a multi-level Halloween scene for the top of our piano. We covered the STYROFOAM™ with a…

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EPS Boat Blocks

EPS Boat Blocks

  • October 4, 2013
  • Boat Blocks

This luxury catamaran manufacturer located in North Carolina uses 1.5 lb density EPS boat blocks to set the boat hulls on during manufacturing. The EPS blocks easily hold the weight…

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Styrofoam & EPS Foam Sculptures

Styrofoam & EPS Foam Sculptures

  • September 17, 2013
  • Past Projects

John Herasymiuk is a very talented sculptor who uses 1 lb density EPS as one of his mediums for sculpting. The photos below show some of his work including several…

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Virgin EPS foam were used to build floating raft

Virgin EPS foam were used to build floating raft

  • August 30, 2013
  • Floatation

Eight blocks of 1 lb Virgin EPS foam 15” x 24” x 96” were used to build this very creative floating raft party platform in Norman Park, Georgia. Here is…

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EPS Foam to create themed artistic elements for Zoos, Aquariums and Museums

EPS Foam to create themed artistic elements for Zoos, Aquariums and Museums

  • August 28, 2013
  • Past Projects

Edge Concrete hand sculpts 2 lb. Virgin EPS Foam to create themed artistic elements for Zoos, Aquariums and Museums. Their artisans hand sculpt the foam to create the desired shape.…

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EPS Backstop For Archery Range

EPS Backstop For Archery Range

  • August 22, 2013
  • Past Projects

When trying to think of way to make a backstop/target in his backyard for when his son shoot his bow and arrow, Nelson contacted Universal Foam to discuss what product…

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6 feet x 12 feet floating dock using Formex encapsulated floats

6 feet x 12 feet floating dock using Formex encapsulated floats

  • August 19, 2013
  • Floatation

Kevin Bender, a Life Scout in Lionville, Pennsylvania, constructed this floating dock in 6 feet. x 12 feet. sections using Formex encapsulated floats and pressure treated lumber. You can see…

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4 Foot Tall EPS Foam Letters

4 Foot Tall EPS Foam Letters

  • August 16, 2013
  • Letters & Numbers

Living Word Bible Church in Mesa, AZ used 1 lb Virgin EPS foam letters 4 foot tall and 5 inch thick to add emphasis to a sermon. The church’s maintenance…

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Styrofoam used to make custom grow trays for gardening

Styrofoam used to make custom grow trays for gardening

  • August 5, 2013
  • Hydroponic Grow Trays

STYROFOAM™ Brand foam and expanded polystyrene (EPS) are both used to make custom grow trays for hydroponic and aquaponic gardening applications. Besides providing stock molded trays for specific produce production,…

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Styrofoam blocks are used by students at the International Sugar Art Collection

  • July 18, 2013
  • Arts & Crafts

STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam blocks are used by students at the International Sugar Art Collection, a professional pastry techniques school in Norcross, (Atlanta) Georgia to stick individual wires of gumpaste leaves…

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8 foot tall 3D foam letter

8 foot tall 3D foam letter

  • June 27, 2013
  • Letters & Numbers

Ithaca College in NY came up with the idea to use large 3D EPS foam letter as part of the interactive activity for the closing of Senior Week. They wanted…

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EPS foam blocks painted to look like dominos

  • June 24, 2013
  • Past Projects

Magnolia Springs Church ordered 6 each 1 lb EPS foam blocks, 6” x 36” x 78”, that they painted to look like dominos for our “Be The One” sermon series.…

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Foam spheres are used to create solar system for retail display

Foam spheres are used to create solar system for retail display

  • June 17, 2013
  • Past Projects

1 lb density expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam spheres and half spheres are used to create the entire solar system for display in a retail environment. The EPS spheres range in…

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Custom Stand Up Paddleboard made of EPS Foam

Custom Stand Up Paddleboard made of EPS Foam

  • June 7, 2013
  • Floatation

Following are the few pictures of the custom carbon fiber Stand Up Paddleboard made of EPS Foam and sent to Key West for Race which finished it on the 3rd.…

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6 Foot EPS Foam letters to spell MAKE AN IMPACT

6 Foot EPS Foam letters to spell MAKE AN IMPACT

  • June 3, 2013
  • Letters & Numbers

Gateway Church needed 6 foot large EPS foam letters to spell “MAKE AN IMPACT” at a conference they were holding at the church. Since the South Lake, Texas church had…

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EPS Blocks to create economical displays

EPS Blocks to create economical displays

  • May 28, 2013
  • Past Projects

Jay Imports used 1 lb density EPS blocks to create economical displays for their trade show booth in Las Vegas, Nevada. The blocks are inexpensive and shipped from a local…

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EPS Foam Disks

EPS Foam Disks

  • May 24, 2013
  • Past Projects

The Blue Ribbon Foundation purchased .9 lb density EPS foam disks in 10”, 8” and 6” diameter and 2” thick to create very unique centerpieces for an event they held.…

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EPS to Insulate Portable Telecommunication units

EPS to Insulate Portable Telecommunication units

  • May 20, 2013
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Anaheim Precision uses the .9lb Recycled EPS with a silver metallic facer to insulate portable telecommunication units. The silver metallic facer has a very nice aesthetic look as well as…

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Oversize EPS Foam Medallion

Oversize EPS Foam Medallion

  • May 15, 2013
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The EPS foam Medallion is an oversize replica of a Medal presented to longtime supporters and donors of NC State University. The event is produced annually by Creative Visions. They…

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Four foot tall letters made from .9 lb density expanded polystyrene

Four foot tall letters made from .9 lb density expanded polystyrene

  • May 13, 2013
  • Letters & Numbers

Four foot tall letters made from .9 lb density expanded polystyrene (EPS) were used as stage props for the 11th Edition of the Innovation Network, which is a program of…

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Expanded Polystyrene Blocks to Display Art

Expanded Polystyrene Blocks to Display Art

  • May 6, 2013
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When an art gallery in La Jolla, CA wanted a product that was white, with clean lines and inexpensive to display several works of art they chose 2 lb density…

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EPS Foam Lettering

EPS Foam Lettering

  • April 29, 2013
  • Letters & Numbers

National Geographic hosted the first-ever public exploration of the subject of reviving extinct species at TEDxDeExtinction, a daylong event at Grosvenor Auditorium in Washington, DC. Universal Foam provided the 1…

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Ice Cube Props using EPS Foam

Ice Cube Props using EPS Foam

  • April 16, 2013
  • Past Projects

EPS Foam blocks are being used as ice cube props. The two contestants start at center court and have to pick up and put 3 ice cubes in the giant…

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EPS Packaging

EPS Packaging

  • March 18, 2013
  • Coolers & Bottle Shippers

This is EPS packaging Jim’s Famous Sauce. The custom cut expanded polystyrene protects the bottles of sauce from shipping damage. The photos show how they pack their sauces for shipping.…

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Coated EPS Foam to create rocks and landscape

Coated EPS Foam to create rocks and landscape

  • March 14, 2013
  • Past Projects

Each of the following enclosures are hand crafted using coated EPS Foam to create rocks and landscape specifically for animal’s needs. These enclosures are especially suited for housing reptiles because…

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Styrofoam Block Carving

Styrofoam Block Carving

  • December 26, 2012
  • Past Projects

When Lands’ End needed a model for their 2012 children’s catalog they contacted Sturm’s Special Effects. Sturm’s sculptor Kelly “The Kid” started out with a concept sketch from their Art…

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Virgin EPS Foam

Virgin EPS Foam

  • December 5, 2012
  • Letters & Numbers

Virgin EPS Foam Letters. Proforma, the top supplier of print and promotional products in North America used 1lb Virgin EPS foam lettering to showcase their booth at the DMA “Direct…

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Retail Window Display Ideas

Retail Window Display Ideas

  • November 30, 2012
  • Past Projects

Using STYROFOAM™ or EPS Foam blocks for retail window display is a great idea. One of our client used EPS Foam blocks in a window display in the Jeffrey Atlanta…

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Styrofoam Discs

Styrofoam Discs

  • November 12, 2012
  • Arts & Crafts

All of the items are attached to picks and inserted into the STYROFOAM™ disc for stability. Without them the items would not maintain their position. Sales Person Kevin Baker E-Mail…

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EPS Lightweight Fill

EPS Lightweight Fill

  • November 6, 2012
  • Construction

Expanded polystyrene or EPS is often used by commercial landscaping companies as lightweight void fill in planters for both live and artificial plants. The photos below show an application where…

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EPS Blocks used for Floatation in Commercial Pond Aeration

EPS Blocks used for Floatation in Commercial Pond Aeration

  • November 5, 2012
  • Floatation

EPS blocks used for floatation in commercial pond aeration. Reliant Water Technologies encapsulates a block of 2 lb density EPS foam into the top inside of their aerator unit. The…

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Large EPS Blocks

Large EPS Blocks

  • October 28, 2012
  • Construction

At a Texas wind farm, large EPS blocks are used to support 30 meter long fiberglass blades prior to installation. The blades are lowered on to the foam blocks, workers…

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Floating Docks for Lakes and Ponds

Floating Docks for Lakes and Ponds

  • July 25, 2012
  • Floatation

This is on a 3 acre pond in Baltimore County, Maryland. The project went well. The online calculator did exactly the amount of free boarding desired. Kevin Baker E-Mail Kevin…

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Styrofoam Cross and Heart

Styrofoam Cross and Heart

  • July 23, 2012
  • Arts & Crafts

When Creations by Jon of St. Cloud Florida needed STYROFOAM™ Brand foam for a long lasting memorial, they came to Universal Foam Products for STYROFOAM™ hearts and crosses. Here is…

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Styrofoam and EPS Floatations

Styrofoam and EPS Floatations

  • July 8, 2012
  • Floatation

STYROFOAM™ Floatations STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam floatation billets are available in sizes of 7” x 20” x 48”, 7” x 48” x 96” and 10” x 20” x 96”. A cubic…

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4 Inch Styrofoam Balls in Bulk

  • June 13, 2012
  • Past Projects

4” Styrofoam balls and larger sizes are used for a multitude of different craft projects. They can be used for decorations. The balls can be used to create snowmen for…

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3 Inch Styrofoam Balls in Bulk

  • June 9, 2012
  • Past Projects

3” STYROFOAM™ balls are often used to create Christmas tree ornaments. The balls can be painted or coated with glitter or fabric coverings. Since they are light weight they can…

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Polystyrene or Styrofoam Beads

Polystyrene or Styrofoam Beads

  • June 9, 2012
  • Past Projects

Polystyrene beads are often mistakenly referred to as STYROFOAM™ beads. The puffing of EPS resin, creating the puffed polystyrene beads is the first step in producing EPS (expanded polystyrene) blocks.…

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EPS Foam for Surfboards

EPS Foam for Surfboards

  • June 8, 2012
  • Past Projects

Ondine Board Co was created to offer riders unique hand shaped boards. Crafted with passion utilizing nontoxic and sustainable materials. Our boards are built from EPS foam, purchased from Universal…

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Foam for Boat Seats

Foam for Boat Seats

  • May 31, 2012
  • Past Projects

  Polyethylene is the material commonly used for boat seats. A 1 lb to 1.5 lb density polyethylene provides a comfortable cushion as well as personal floatation in case of…

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EPS Foam Blocks for Church Project

EPS Foam Blocks for Church Project

  • May 23, 2012
  • Past Projects

Bill Markey of St Stanislau Koska Roman Catholic Church in Pleasant Valley, NY contacted us to get some EPS to create a back drop for children’s programs at the church.…

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EPS Tapered Insulation

EPS Tapered Insulation

  • May 23, 2012
  • Construction

When Graham Builders of McLean, Virginia needed to taper a garage floor, they contacted Universal Foam Products to provide tapered EPS for the project. The garage had three sections, all…

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EPS Geofoam Void Fill

EPS Geofoam Void Fill

  • May 15, 2012
  • Construction

When M Natal Contractor’s needed EPS geofoam for an addition at the Folgers Coffee plant in New Orleans we contacted Universal Foam Products. Universal put together a very competitive price…

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EPS Geofoam for Swimming Pool

EPS Geofoam for Swimming Pool

  • May 11, 2012
  • Construction

This pool project, the Hyatt Place on Delray Beach in Pineapple Grove Florida called for EPS geofoam as light weight void fill under the concrete pool. After reviewing the prints…

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Ethafoam® and Polyethylene

Ethafoam® and Polyethylene

  • May 10, 2012
  • Ethafoam

Polyethylene is a closed cell foam material with a wide range of applications in industry. Ethafoam® is a registered trademark for a line of polyethylene foam manufactured by Sealed Air…

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Styrofoam Letters, Numbers and Shapes

Styrofoam Letters, Numbers and Shapes

  • May 10, 2012
  • Letters & Numbers

Both STYROFOAM™ Brand foam and EPS (expanded polystyrene) can be used to create large letters, numbers and shapes for any occasion. In the past we have created huge letters and…

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Parade float ideas for church, school or business

Parade float ideas for church, school or business

  • May 7, 2012
  • Parade Floats

The Days of ’47 Parade is an annual parade presented by The Days of ’47, Inc. The three-hour event is held in Salt Lake City starting at 9:00 a.m. MDT…

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Foam Board Insulation

Foam Board Insulation

  • May 3, 2012
  • Construction

There are three different types of foam board insulation commonly used in the construction industry. Some are used interchangeably and others are only used for specific applications. The three different…

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High Density Foam Blocks

  • May 2, 2012
  • Past Projects

Anna Neimark an Assistant Professor at the USC School of Architecture ordered .9 lb density EPS foam from Universal Foam for her architectural project. The project started out with Anna…

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