--- title: M-Line Blog | Packaging News & Industry Trends | Nick Mihacevich (3) description: With more than 33 years of experience, my role as VP of Sales and principal at M-LINE, Inc. allows me to combine my skills and desire to solve challenges every day. Over the years, I have seen the packaging industry grow and am grateful to have had the opportunity to grow with it. I am also proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Packaging Distributors of America. 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Over the years, I have seen the packaging industry grow and am grateful to have had the opportunity to grow with it. I am also proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Packaging Distributors of America. [![](https://blog.m-line.com/hubfs/blog-foam-packaging.jpg)](https://blog.m-line.com/a-guide-to-choosing-foam-packaging) ## [A Guide to Choosing Foam Packaging](https://blog.m-line.com/a-guide-to-choosing-foam-packaging) January 27, 2021 Foam can be an excellent option for protecting products in transit, and for creating a perfect custom fit within a plastic case, box or crate. 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