Feb 5, 2018 | Crating, Packaging
This was certainly unique. A 14′ long, 700-pound Native American sculpture and matching “feasting bowl” needed to be shipped back to the original sculptor in Washington State. The first challenge was picking them up. It was a long day traveling out...
Dec 12, 2017 | About, Crating, Packaging, Shipping
Why is it that when we are asked to “Just strap it to a pallet”, we try to offer a higher level of packing? Take a look at the photo below. This item originated elsewhere but made a pit stop at our facility to get repacked when the “strap it to a...
Sep 12, 2017 | Crating, Packaging
As nice as it is to open a package containing your new purchase assembled and ready to use, sometimes that isn’t the best way to get it to you safely. For example, the four end tables shown are topped with a heavy piece of marble. The best way to ensure they...
Jun 17, 2017 | Crating, Shipping
Art collecting may seem like a hobby reserved for Manhattanites with private jets and a taste for caviar, but there is a growing trend in the accessibility of the art world. The development of online sellers means anyone with a desire for high-quality art can start a...
May 12, 2017 | Crating, Packaging
Just because something is crated, doesn’t mean it is packed right. In the example below, we were contracted to re-crate an Alpha Romeo engine going to Europe. The original crate, packed with spare tires might work to get it around the corner, but maybe not for a...