About Us
Company Profile
Foam Factory, Inc. has grown from humble beginnings as a family owned and financed business more than 30 years ago to become a global presence in the industry, fabricating and distributing a broad range of foam, rubber, sponge and upholstery products. With the uses for foam expanding rapidly, from assisting in commerce and construction to the comforts of home, Foam Factory's ability to combine both manufacturing and retail offers the most customization at the lowest cost. Providing a wide range of products and services to "Foam Your World," we are able to cater to both the personalized request of an individual as well as the larger needs of businesses, allowing you to accomplish your goals.
Through the ingenuity of our customers and team, we always have an eye open for new, practical solutions that our products can provide to the public. With uses ranging from packaging, pillows, bedding, furniture, and flooring, we are committed to finding applications for our products that satisfy your needs at the best possible price.
Located in Southeast Michigan, Foam Factory operates from a facility encompassing nearly 310,000 square feet, allowing us to keep a large amount of inventory on hand to deliver the quickest service while keeping costs low. Also, we are always looking for ways to become more efficient in our solutions to customer needs. Our continued investment in computer-controlled machinery and other technologies provides even more precision and versatility in manufacturing our products. And through the recently redesigned website, Foam Factory makes it even easier to discover new uses for our products and place orders. But most importantly, it allows us serve you better.
We are more than happy to help you find the solution to your needs, no matter what they may be. For more information on how to reach us, visit our Contact Us page.
History
1980
The company starts with a $10,000 investment from the owners' father-in-law, under the name Foam Factory and Upholstering. Offered products and services include upholstery, restaurant furniture, headboards and window treatments. The business is located in Roseville, Michigan with approximately 1,900 square feet of space.
1982
Owners' father-in-law waives the original investment debt out of generosity and the hard work shown by the owners.
1983
Purchase of the company's first foam-cutting band saw allows for precision shaping of open-cell foam.
1986
Foam Factory invests in its first foam "shredder" to make filling commonly used in pillows and cushions. The shredder also nearly eliminates product waste by allowing scraps of high quality foam, too small to be cut into a product, to be repurposed as filling material.
1988
Foam Factory first offers closed-cell foam products to its customers, greatly expanding the applications for which the company manufactures products.
1991
Foam Factory moves from its original Roseville, Michigan location to a newly built facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The new facility is approximately 10,000 square feet in size.
1992
Investments are made in foam fabrication machinery, allowing the company to purchase foam in its large bulk "bun" form, rather than pre-processed sheets, lowering costs.
1993
In March of 1993, Foam Factory, Inc. is incorporated. Foam Factory also invests in non-CNC Machinery capable of mass-producing 2-D shapes, creating manufacturing opportunities for broader-scale commercial products.
1995
Investment in CNC machinery allows for the cutting of 2-D, and now 3-D shapes, quickly and accurately.
1996
As Foam Factory's market share continues to grow, more investments are made toward additional CNC foam fabrication machinery.
1999
Negotiations between the owners are completed and one is bought out. New management focuses on expanding the company's foam product line, fabrication capabilities and service area.
2000
The company website FoamByMail.com is established.
2001
Two adjoining properties are acquired, increasing operating space from approximately 10,000 square feet to a total of approximately 34,000 square feet in Michigan's Sterling Heights area.
2002
Investments are made in CNC machinery for the specific purpose of fabricating polystyrene foam.
2003
As the demand for the company's capabilities and products grow, more space is needed, and Foam Factory moves from Sterling Heights, Michigan to Clinton Township, Michigan. The new facility's nearly 100,000 square feet of space allows for greater purchasing power by providing increased storage space, and additional area for manufacturing.
2007
Major investments are made in foam fabrication machinery, helping Foam Factory fabricate products cheaper and faster than ever before. New capabilities include skiving (slicing) dense and/or closed-cell foams and die cutting services in both high and low volumes. A new waterjet cutting machine offers mid to low volume 2-D production economically, by eliminating the need for die tooling.
2010
An additional property, approximately 1/4 of a mile from the current location is acquired, totaling 20,000 square feet and four acres of land. It is primarily used for increased storage capacity. A horizontal CNC machine is also added, for precision cutting of polyurethane foam.
2011
The company website undergoes a major redesign and is reintroduced, offering more information and easier access and ordering for customers. Additional tooling machinery is also acquired, giving Foam Factory the ability to create the dies for their 3-D profiling products in-house.
2014
After its purchase in late 2011, Foam Factory transitions their offices and manufacturing to a new facility on 23 Mile in Macomb, Michigan. About 10 minutes away from their Clinton Township location, the new facility totals nearly 310,000 square feet of space, more than triple the size of the previous building. With more space to utilize, multiple machinery additions are made to increase production and efficiency.
2017
Another round of major investments is made in foam fabrication machinery, further helping Foam Factory fabricate products cheaper and faster. New machinery includes additional waterjet machines, additional horizontal CNC machines, a large 100HP shredder for recycling foam scrap and an additional skiving (slicing) machine for cutting closed cell foam.
2018
To speed up Foam Factory's packaging processes, major investments are made in packaging machines. Investment triples our packaging capabilities in terms of speed and efficiency.
2021
An investment is made in a Lamination Machine. This will allow Foam Factory to laminate most foam products with an adhesive backing. Furthermore, certain adhesive backings that we use allows for water jet cutting and die cutting.
2022
Foam Factory introduces sheets of open cell and closed cell foam in bulk on pallets. Offering foam sheets and foam on a roll in pallet form allows us to offer the foam at more competitive rates.