Why Foam Is the Ideal Choice for Protective Packaging
At Advanced PP, we understand that protecting your product during transit is not just a necessity — it’s an essential part of your brand’s reputation. That’s why we provide premium foam protective packaging solutions designed to cushion, support, and shield your goods against impact, shock, and vibration.
📍 Based in Manchester, we serve businesses across the UK with bespoke, high-performance foam packaging engineered to fit your product and logistics needs.
📞 Contact us today on 0161 724 8080
What Makes Foam the Ideal Protective Packaging?
“Why is foam the ideal choice for protective packaging? Foam offers a high level of cushioning protection to products being sent through a postal system.”
Foam packaging provides the perfect combination of protection, weight savings, and cost efficiency. Due to its customizable form and excellent shock absorption properties, it’s the preferred material for fragile and high-value items.
✅ Cushioning Performance
The foam absorbs impact energy, preventing damage during drops, rough handling, or transport vibrations — crucial for electronics, medical devices, instruments, and fragile goods.
✅ Lightweight & Cost-Efficient
Foam materials are incredibly light, minimizing shipping weight while maintaining exceptional protective capabilities. This reduces transportation costs without sacrificing security.
✅ Customisable
We shape foam inserts and trays to fit any item precisely, ensuring minimal movement and maximum stability. This method is perfect for irregularly shaped products or branded unboxing experiences.
✅ Non-Abrasive & Safe
Foam won’t scratch, scuff, or chemically react with your products. It is inert, clean, and suitable for sterile or highly sensitive items.
Types of Foam Packaging We Offer
We use a variety of foam materials to meet your product’s specific protection needs:
🔹 Nomafoam
Flexible and high-density, Nomafoam is excellent for edge and surface protection. It is often used for shipping cases, tool kits, and fragile goods.
🔹 Polyurethane (PU)
Polyurethane packaging is soft and absorbent, ideal for cushioning lighter or sensitive items. It is also great for die-cut inserts or promotional packaging.
🔹 Polystyrene (EPS)
Rigid and cost-effective, EPS foam blocks are best for bulk protective uses like appliance packaging or thermal insulation.
🔹 Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethene packaging is durable, resilient, and moisture-resistant. It is perfect for industrial parts, electronics, or any item needing repeat-use protection.
Depending on your volume and packaging goals, each material can be provided in sheets, cut-to-size blocks, or fully tailored inserts and trays.
Industries We Serve
Our protective foam packaging is used across various sectors, including:
- Electronics – Preventing static and shock damage
- Medical – Packaging for instruments and devices
- Engineering & Automotive – Protective inserts for parts and equipment
- Retail – Premium product presentation and shipping protection
- E-commerce – Damage-free delivery and returns reduction
Whether you ship globally or locally, our packaging solutions are engineered to handle the rigours of the postal and courier networks.
Why Work With Advanced PP?
✔ Over 30 years of industry experience
✔ Full in-house design and manufacturing in Manchester
✔ Eco-friendly materials and minimal waste production
✔ Bespoke packaging tailored to your product
✔ Fast lead times and UK-wide delivery
We take the time to understand your shipping challenges and engineer solutions that reduce costs and product damage — without compromising performance or sustainability.
Client Success Stories
“We ship highly delicate measuring equipment. Advanced PP’s foam packaging has cut our damage rate to zero, and they even helped improve the unboxing experience.”
— Sarah P., Engineering Manager
“From concept to delivery, the service was excellent. They prototyped a perfect fit, and now we use them for all our protective packaging needs.”
— Martin G., Medical Device Manufacturer
Get in Touch Today
Whether you need high-volume foam packaging or a bespoke insert for a premium product, Advanced PP has the materials, expertise, and service to deliver.
📞 Call: 0161 724 8080
🌐 Quotation: www.advanced-pp.co.uk/contact-us
📍 Location: Manchester & surrounding areas
📧 Email: [email protected]