Insulated Shipping Containers
Creative Foam manufactures EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Insulated Shipping Containers in custom sizes, densities, and formats — including fully molded containers or six-piece liner systems — ensuring products remain stable, protected, and temperature-controlled from departure to delivery. Our EPS insulated containers are a dependable solution for cold-chain and temperature-sensitive distribution, offering lightweight strength and reliable thermal performance to help maintain consistent interior temperatures throughout transit.
Known for its moisture resistance, impact absorption, and dimensional stability, EPS helps safeguard contents while meeting strict regulatory and quality requirements across pharmaceutical, food, medical, and specialty shipping logistics — ensuring products arrive just as intended.
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What types of foam products do you manufacture?
Our specialties are expanded polystyrene (EPS), expanded polypropylene (EPP), and graphite polystyrene (GPS), These products have many applications, and can be used in roofing, insulation, landscaping, stabilization, exterior siding, and more.
Do you offer custom foam manufacturing?
We do have the capability to customize our products to your specific needs. In addition, we offer custom packaging, either to ensure your product arrives damage-free, or for your own shipping and packaging needs.
Which types of foam are best for each application?
Most of our applications can be made with multiple foam types, and we’ll guide you to choose the best one for your requirements. Here’s a list of what we manufacture:
- Custom packaging: EPS or EPP
- Insulated shipping containers: EPS or GPS
- Precast: EPS or GPS
- Garage doors and door cores: EPP, EPS, or GPS
- Sheathing: EPS or GPS
- EIFS: EPS or GPS
- Geofoam: EPS
- Roofing: EPS
- OEM: EPP, EPS, or GPS
Which type of foam is the best for my project?
If multiple foam types are able to be used in your project, we’ll discuss the benefits of each product and decide together what will be the best choice for your project.
Are your products sustainable or LEED-certified?
Many of our products can contribute to LEED points, depending on application and use.
What are EPS Insulated Shipping Containers used for?
EPS insulated containers are used to ship perishable, temperature-sensitive products like pharmaceuticals, seafood, and meal kits.
How long can EPS insulated containers maintain temperature?
Depending on wall thickness, density, and coolant type, EPS containers can maintain temperature ranges for 24 to 72+ hours.
Can EPS shipping containers be reused?
Yes, they are reusable under proper handling and storage conditions, especially when paired with cold packs or gel packs.
Are EPS insulated containers available in custom sizes?
Yes, containers can be custom-designed to fit specific dimensions and temperature requirements.
Is EPS safe for shipping food and medical products?
EPS can be FDA-compliant and safe for direct contact with food and pharmaceutical items provided manufacturers follow strict FDA guidelines on how finished EPS products are manufactured.