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A Look Inside the Crate: Bracing, Padding and Other Protective Measures

A Look Inside the Crate: Bracing, Padding and Other Protective Measures

Sep 23, 2021 | Crating, Packaging, Technology

Ensuring that your items arrive safely at their destination in as-shipped conditions requires multiple layers of protection. The first layer, in many instances, is a strong wood crate. Often this is a custom-built wood crate specifically designed to maximize the...
What Is a Packaging Engineer in the Crating and Shipping Business?

What Is a Packaging Engineer in the Crating and Shipping Business?

Mar 24, 2021 | Packaging, Technology

The role of a “packaging engineer” is specific to the items or industry in need of a packaging solution. In the manufacturing world, packaging engineers help companies design and develop new containers on a mass-production scale to offer their new product to the end...

IT Equipment Shipping Logistics: Tips for Moving Your Valuable Assets

May 6, 2020 | Shipping, Technology

As the world continues to “go digital,” the information technology (IT) equipment and infrastructure that companies use continues to grow in importance. Consequently, it is critical that these items be handled, packaged, crated and shipped with great care. This...

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