If you talk to most traditional wood crate manufacturers and suggest that wood crates are headed toward obsolescence because wood is no longer an ideal packaging material, you are likely to get a very lively response. For some, the suggestion is that wood crates have...
Dan and his buddies decided it was time for another trek to the lake up north for some ice fishing…in a corrugated paper crate. Yes, you read that right. Fishing inside paper. We asked ourselves these three questions before making the first trip out: How well...
A Brief History of Wood Crates Wood-constructed containers have been utilized throughout recorded human history, dating back as far as five thousand years. Wood crates were first formally introduced as shipping containers in the 18th century and are still the...
The Old Standard: a Short History Setting a new standard, you say? Why? The old standard appeared to be working just fine and has been for hundreds of years now. So, is this just change for the sake of change or is there more to this story? We could dive into many of...
The pressure is rising on better shipping practices to meet today’s new realities and challenges; the demand for faster, cheaper, more reliable, and more sustainable packaging requires an innovative solution. The major import-export hubs are jammed, and freight is...
Anyone in HVACR manufacturing or distribution will quickly tell you that the products and parts are delicate and easily damaged if not handled correctly. This reality has led to the belief that wood packaging is often the right option for shipping these products. But...
