As a professional mover, it goes without saying that you are already aware of the process of keeping fragile and high-value things safe. However, are you applying the best techniques and using materials that reduce claims, speed up handling and create improved customer satisfaction? At Trafalgar Cases, we provide a full range of durable, high-quality wooden packaging and removal containers designed to make removals smoother and more secure.

Here are some critical insights that can help make the process more efficient:

Think Beyond Standard Packaging – Custom Solutions Save Time & Money

When using a standard one-size-fits-all packaging solution, they tend to occupy a lot of space during shipment, involve a lot of handling and therefore have an increased risk of damage. Instead, consider:

• Custom-made wooden packaging makes sure each item fits snugly, cutting down on unnecessary padding and saving time when loading.
• Use ISPM 15 shipping crates for international removals, minimising costly customs delays.
• Specialised wooden packaging for high-value items such as artwork, antiques or fragile equipment.

A Guide on How to Improve Handling & Reduce Breakages

Even when using sturdy wooden packaging, how you pack and load makes a difference. Following these steps will ensure a smoother and safer process:

1. Use the Right Container: Choose a custom wooden container that is ideal for the item’s size and fragility. The tighter the fit, the less it shifts, which prevents damage.
2. Utilise Custom-Fit Foam Inserts: Use shock-absorbing foam inserts designed to lock fragile items in place, preventing movement and providing shock protection.
3. Add Internal Support: For irregularly shaped or multi-piece items, consider strapping or dividing them to enhance structural integrity and minimise internal movement.
4. Stack Strategically: Distribute weight evenly and reduce the risk for crushing by putting heavier, sturdier items on the bottom and lighter, more delicate pieces on top.
5. Fill Empty Spaces: Packing materials such as bubble wrap, corrugated inserts, or foam in empty areas can prevent movement and absorb impact.
6. Seal Appropriately and Clearly Mark: All packaging should be securely closed and, based on how you want it positioned during transport, clearly marked as “Fragile” or “This Side Up”

Speed Up Loading & Unloading with the Right Packaging

• Stackable wooden crates that maximise truck space without compromising stability.
• Reusable removal containers that save costs over time and reduce environmental impact.
• Pre-fitted internal supports to speed up the packing process and reduce the need for additional bracing on-site.

Why You Should Choose Trafalgar Cases for Your Packaging

We appreciate that removal companies require consistent, quality packing to fit the demands of the industry. That’s because our wooden crates and bespoke wooden packaging is made for efficiency, protection and reusability. From moving furniture to office equipment or sensitive industrial materials, we have a perfect solution to provide a damage-free move for you. Read more about our versatile packaging solutions here. 

Call Trafalgar Cases for specialist packaging solutions for professional removals. Get those clients’ valuable possessions packed correctly and delivered safe and sound!

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