At Express Packing, we like to think outside the box – or crate. Our innovative approach to crating is more than just a simple practice of putting an item in a wooden container. With the assistance of specialized software and an expert team, we design crates that meticulously match the asset’s needs according to the mode of transportation.
Customized Design for a Perfect Fit
Once the specifications and container are provided, the item is expertly positioned within the crate, and then packaged, blocked, and braced to ensure it is secured throughout its journey. This proven approach has enabled us to help deliver countless shipments thoughtfully and securely to happy customers all over the world.
Trust Your Precious Items with Express Packing
Whether it’s fragile, sensitive, oversized, heavy, or one-of-a-kind, Express Packing knows how to engineer effective crates and packaging for a successful shipment by air, land, or sea. Our 62,000 square foot facility is ready to meet your demands, with the highest quality materials to guarantee the safe shipment of your items around the globe.
Customized Crates for All Industries
1. Military/Government
Interpretation of packaging requirement codes (prc)
Specialization in various military packing standards
2. Dangerous Goods Packing
Knowledgeable staff trained in UN regulations
Manufacturing and certifying UN4D plywood boxes
3. Appliance Pallets
Precise manufacturing for appliances such as furnaces, refrigerators, ovens, and more
4. Oversize/Overweight Machinery Packing
Expertise in handling machinery in excess of 200,000 pounds
5. Custom Crating – Big or Small
Tailor-made packaging solutions for any application, from individual fragile items to bulk heavy machinery
6. Preservation Techniques
Options including vacuum-sealed bags, desiccant units, and various wraps
7. Cushioning/Dunnage
Wide range of cushioning solutions from bubble wraps to high-density foam
8. Onsite Crating
Dedicated crews are available for onsite packing, allowing for efficient work with minimal disruption at your location
Getting the Job Done
At Express Packing, we understand the importance of your assets and provide you with customized crating and packaging solutions for items of every shape, size, and value. Our wood crating and packaging solutions are perfect for unique, heavy, high-value, and fragile items, and we have no size or weight restrictions.
From antique furniture to industrial machinery, from government to private sectors, our varied services ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery. Your items deserve thoughtful attention to detail, and our experienced crating company stands ready to help with your specific crating requirements.
Choosing Express Packing is choosing innovation, quality, and a tailor-made solution for your packaging needs. Contact us today and let us help you ship your products safely and securely, no matter where in the world they need to go.
Are you aware of the multitude of packing options available to protect your valuable assets during transportation? From fragile items to heavy machinery, to dangerous goods, the range of packing challenges can be diverse and demanding. That’s where Express Packing comes in. With over 50 years of experience, we specialize in providing expert solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you require a single crate for an oversized fragile item or thousands of boxes to ship automotive parts, we’ve got you covered. With a reputation for excellence, we design and build custom packaging for all applications, ensuring customer satisfaction.
The Art of Packing
Packing is an art, but it’s also a science. Ensuring the safe arrival of your items in their original condition requires a multi-layered approach to protection. At Express Packing, we understand the importance of each layer and employ expert strategies to safeguard your assets. So where do we start?
Inspection and Protection
First, we conduct thorough inspections of every asset and develop tailored crating and packaging strategies. Whether it’s a heavy-duty crate with extensive blocking and bracing or a corrugated container with suitable inner packaging, we recommend the level of protection required to ensure your assets arrive safely.
Blocking and Bracing
One crucial aspect of packing is blocking and bracing. This technique prevents large or heavy items from shifting or moving within their container during transport. Simply filling the space around an item with loose material is insufficient. To provide effective protection, we employ wood blocks or cradles that create a sturdy framework, immobilizing the item securely. Our skilled professionals use strategic blocking and bracing techniques to secure items of any shape or size, from industrial equipment to delicate artwork.
Great Crates
When it comes to packaging, Express Packing takes customization to the next level. We understand that each product requires its own unique packaging solution, taking into account factors such as the type of equipment, mode of transportation, and destination.
Our expertise lies in building crates that exceed industry standards, ensuring the safe transportation of your goods. Whether you need a heavy-duty wood box for ocean freight, a light-duty wood box for air freight, slat crating for domestic shipments, skidding for specialized handling, or even reusable and knockdown wood boxes for convenience, Express Packing can do it. Our custom-built crates provide the ultimate protection and peace of mind for your valuable items.
Automotive Parts Packing
At Express Packing, we have a dedicated automotive parts packing operation designed to meet the specific needs of this industry. We understand the delicate nature of plastic and metal parts and take extra measures to ensure their safe transportation.
For plastic parts, we utilize specific dunnage that provides optimal protection during transit, preventing any marring, scratching, or denting. Our expert team takes great care to protect all class “A” surfaces. Metal parts are preserved using techniques such as VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) methods, vacuum-sealed bagging, or the application of a temporary spray that can be easily removed upon arrival.
We offer flexible services to accommodate your needs. You can either choose to have us build the crate for you, or we can handle the complete packing process. With our convenient pickup and delivery services, we ensure your material reaches us safely. Additionally, we provide loading and unloading services at our dock, followed by meticulous packing and preservation of your parts. To give you peace of mind, we document the entire packing process with detailed photographs from start to finish.
Preservation Packing
When it comes to preserving your goods, Express Packing offers a wide range of techniques to ensure their longevity and protection.
We utilize vacuum-sealed bags made from durable 6 mil plastic, adhering to MIL-B-121 specifications. Our desiccant solutions come in multi-bag units, effectively controlling moisture and humidity levels. Additionally, we employ various wraps made from VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) materials to safeguard your products against corrosion and other environmental factors.
Cushioning/Dunnage
Express Packing understands the importance of proper cushioning and dunnage to prevent damage during transit. We carefully select the most cost-effective dunnage options based on the specific equipment being packed.
Our cushioning solutions include bubble and foam wraps, foam-in-place technology for custom-fit protection, high-density foam for added impact resistance, die-cut foam tailored to your product’s shape, as well as corrugated build-ups, paper wraps, and plastic wraps.
Military and Dangerous Goods Packing
With extensive experience in military packing, Express Packing is well-versed in all aspects, including preservation, dunnage, and unit containers. We specialize in meeting the rigorous standards of PPP-B-601, PPP-B-621, and MIL-C-104 wood boxes, ensuring the safe transport of military equipment and supplies.
Additionally, we have trained staff who possess in-depth knowledge of building crates that adhere to UN regulations for packing dangerous goods. While we don’t handle the packing of dangerous goods materials directly, we manufacture and certify UN4D plywood boxes to meet your specific shipping requirements. You can rely on Express Packing to provide the necessary crates and materials for you to pack your dangerous goods securely.
Here to Help
At Express Packing, we combine our expertise, industry knowledge, and attention to detail to offer superior packing solutions for a wide range of needs. Trust us to handle your diverse packing challenges with the utmost care, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
Need a quote? Contact us for a customized estimate.
Land or “ground” shipping can be made by train or by truck. In air and sea shipments, ground transport is required to take the cargo from its place of origin to the airport or seaport and then to its destination because it is not always possible to establish a production facility near ports due to the limited coastlines of countries. Ground transport is typically more affordable than air, but more expensive than sea, especially in developing countries, where inland infrastructure may not be efficient.
Did you know that there is technically a difference between wood crates and wood boxes? The inner frame of a wood crate will continue to stand if the outer parts are removed (the sheathing). A wood box will not. have an inner structure once the sheathing is removed.
Cargo is transported by air in specialized cargo aircraft and in the luggage compartments of passenger aircraft. Air freight is typically the fastest mode for long-distance freight transport, but it is also the most expensive.
