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Custom wooden crates, steel-reinforced skids, and foam-lined enclosures for marble slabs, curtain wall glass, and structural steel. Zero damage. Every shipment.
Spec Sheet Reference
Damage Scenarios & Engineering Solutions
Natural Stone
Italian Calacatta Marble — Miami High-Rise
A procurement manager in Miami receives 22 slabs of Calacatta Gold from Carrara. Three arrive cracked at the corner. Replacement lead time: 14 weeks. Project delay cost: $340,000.
Failure Mode
Corner fracture from inadequate edge blocking
Stone Slab Crate · Type SS-4000
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crate Type | Custom lumber A-frame, DF-Larch Gr.1 |
| Foam Liner | Closed-cell PE, 2.0 PCF, 3" wall |
| Vapor Barrier | 6-mil poly + silica desiccant packs |
| Max Capacity | 4,000 lb per slab crate |
| Drop Rating | ISTA 3E — 30" drop, 6 faces |
| Tilt Indicator | Included — 5° / 80° trigger |
Curtain Wall Glass
Glass Curtain Wall Lites — Chicago Fabricator
A logistics coordinator at a curtain wall shop has had three IGU shipments arrive with shattered lites. Each broken unit costs $2,800 to replace plus four weeks of re-fabrication.
Failure Mode
Vibration fracture and edge chip from rigid contact
Curtain Wall Lite Crate · Type CW-IGU
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel-reinforced lumber, welded corner gussets |
| Lite Support | Rubber-cushioned A-frame saddles |
| Edge Protection | 1.5" PE foam edge guards, full perimeter |
| Max Panel Size | 12' × 20' single lite |
| Crush Rating | 8,000 lb stacking load |
| Vibration Damping | Anti-vibration pad system, 3-layer |
Structural Steel
Rolled Steel Sections — Port of Houston Export
An export compliance officer at a steel distributor needs to ship W-sections to a project in Riyadh. A customs hold due to non-ISPM-15 lumber costs $18,000/day in demurrage.
Failure Mode
Customs hold — non-compliant packing lumber
Steel Skid System · Type SK-HVY
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Skid Material | ISPM-15 HT-stamped DF lumber, 4×6 runners |
| Banding | 1-1/4" × 0.035" galvanized steel strap |
| Rust Protection | VCI poly wrap + desiccant packs |
| Max Load | 48,000 lb per skid system |
| Compliance Docs | ISPM-15 cert + fumigation certificate |
| Blocking | Welded steel stops, anti-shift rated |
ISPM-15 Compliance Checklist & Crush-Test Data
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All lumber treated to ≥56°C core temp for 30 min. IPPC logo stamped.
Country code, producer code, HT/MB indicator on each face of every piece.
Issued by USDA APHIS for export shipments. Accompanies the bill of lading.
No bark permitted. Max 3cm² residual bark per 1m² surface area.
Methyl bromide fumigation accepted where HT is unavailable. MB mark required.
Kiln treatment records kept minimum 3 years. Available on request.
Full data package includes 47-page spec guide, ISPM-15 audit forms, and material-specific crating drawings.
Download Full Spec GuideBuilt for Every Material Class
A-frame lumber crates with closed-cell polyethylene foam, vapor barrier, silica desiccant, and tilt indicators for marble, granite, and travertine slabs up to 4,000 lb.
Steel-reinforced A-frame crates with rubber saddles and anti-vibration pads for IGUs and spandrel panels up to 12×20 ft.
ISPM-15 stamped heavy skids with galvanized steel banding, VCI wrap, and welded anti-shift stops for W-sections, HSS, and plate.
Custom engineered crates for ACM panels, precast concrete, and fiber cement assemblies. Includes edge protection, moisture management, and jobsite-ready strapping for crane-lift unloading.
Download the Packaging Spec Guide
47 pages of engineering data — crating drawings, crush-test reports, ISPM-15 audit forms, ISTA 3E compliance records, and material-specific packaging specifications.