Midwest Manufacturing in June: Are Your Crating Solutions Ready for the Rush?
Summer doesn’t slow down the Midwest, it speeds things up. June marks the start of peak shipping season for manufacturers, OEMs, and suppliers across Indiana and the region.
Production ramps up, orders increase, and the pressure to move equipment and parts quickly, and safely, hits an all-time high. If your crating solution isn’t ready for that, you’re going to feel it.
The Summer Rush Is Real
From automotive suppliers to industrial equipment manufacturers, summer brings a surge in outbound shipments. Whether it’s domestic freight heading across the country or international orders that require ISPM-15 certified packaging, the margin for error shrinks when volume goes up. A damaged shipment in June doesn’t just cost money. It costs time you don’t have.
What “Ready” Actually Looks Like
Being ready for the summer rush means more than having boxes on hand. It means having a crating partner who can:
- Build custom wood crates engineered to your exact product dimensions
- Turn around orders without putting your production schedule at risk
- Handle oversized, overweight, or regulated cargo without breaking a sweat
- Keep you compliant for international shipments with ISPM-15 certified materials
We’ve been doing this for over 50 years. We know what summer looks like for Midwest manufacturers and we know how to keep your shipments moving.
Don’t Wait Until You’re in a Bind
The best time to nail down your crating solution is before the rush, not during it. Our team is ready to help you get ahead of it. Request a quote today, and let’s make sure your summer shipping season goes exactly as planned.


