How Custom Crates Help Protect Fragile and Valuable Items
Crates of Las Vegas Journal How Custom Crates Help Protect Fragile and Valuable Items Fragile cargo needs a packing plan that identifies what can be damaged and how. A glass sculpture, framed painting and electronic device can have different weak points even when their overall dimensions are similar. IN THIS GUIDE 01Fit the supports to […]
The Practical Benefits of Custom Crates for Packaging and Transport
Crates of Las Vegas Journal The Practical Benefits of Custom Crates for Packaging and Transport The main benefit of custom crating is the ability to specify packaging around a particular shipment. Instead of adapting the item to an unsuitable container, the design can account for its shape, support needs and intended handling. IN THIS GUIDE […]
Custom Crates for Safer, More Organized Shipping
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Custom Crates for Safer, More Organized Shipping A custom crate is worth considering when an item needs a support system or enclosure that the proposed standard packaging cannot provide. Heavy machinery, irregular artwork and sensitive equipment can each present different packing problems. IN THIS GUIDE 01Tailor protection to the actual […]
Las Vegas Trade Show Crates: Prepare for Setup and Return
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Las Vegas Trade Show Crates: Prepare for Setup and Return A trade show crate should support the whole event cycle: outbound shipping, unloading, setup, empty storage and return packing. Designing for those stages can help an exhibit team work from a consistent plan. IN THIS GUIDE 01Protect high-value display components […]
On-Site Crating: Reduce Extra Moves and Plan the Pickup
Crates of Las Vegas Journal On-Site Crating: Reduce Extra Moves and Plan the Pickup On-site crating can be useful when an item is best packed before it leaves its current location. For a fragile artwork, large fixture or awkward machine, that can remove the need for an unprotected trip to a separate packing facility. IN […]
ISPM 15 Crates: An International Shipping Checklist
Crates of Las Vegas Journal ISPM 15 Crates: An International Shipping Checklist For an international shipment, wood packaging can be an important compliance detail. Where the destination requires ISPM 15, covered wood packaging needs approved treatment and marking. Addressing that requirement early can prevent a packaging problem from surfacing at collection or inspection. IN THIS […]
Custom Crates for Electronics and Antiques in Las Vegas
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Custom Crates for Electronics and Antiques in Las Vegas Electronics and antiques can both be fragile, but they do not necessarily need the same packing materials. A device may have manufacturer transport limits or electrostatic-discharge requirements; an antique may have an unstable finish, loose joints or projecting ornament. IN THIS […]
Commercial Crating in Las Vegas: What to Confirm Before Shipping
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Commercial Crating in Las Vegas: What to Confirm Before Shipping A commercial shipment is easier to coordinate when the packaging scope is clear. The crate provider, business owner, carrier and recipient should know which tasks they are handling and what information they need from one another. IN THIS GUIDE 01Define […]
Eco-Friendly Crating in Las Vegas: Questions Worth Asking
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Eco-Friendly Crating in Las Vegas: Questions Worth Asking The term “eco-friendly” is most useful when it comes with specifics. A crate may use less material, remain in service longer or have components that can be recovered locally. Those are different attributes, and each needs to be considered alongside protection and […]
Fine Art Packaging in Las Vegas: Specifying the Protection
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Fine Art Packaging in Las Vegas: Specifying the Protection “Museum-quality” can sound reassuring, but it does not tell a collector or lender exactly how an artwork will be packed. A useful specification describes the object’s condition, approved materials, supports and handling requirements. IN THIS GUIDE 01Specify the piece and its […]
