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Move complex, business-critical equipment

Whether you’re moving a single piece of equipment or an entire production line, our trusted team of engineers can support every step of your move, from rigging to end-to-end relocation support across the globe.

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Custom Wooden Crates and Export Packing

Custom wooden crates and packing solutions for high-technology equipment.

When shipping sensitive, high-value and business-critical equipment, you want peace of mind that it’s securely packed, meets industry requirements and won’t be damaged during transit. 

Our service covers all aspects of crating and packing - from custom crate manufacture and export packing to freighting (if required) - to help high-technology equipment manufacturers and end users protect high-value capital equipment from damage and environmental factors during transit.

  • Consultative design service
  • SEMI and MPAS packing standards
  • On-site packing worldwide
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Crate Manufacture and Export Packing

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Crate Manufacturing

Bespoke crate manufacturing for OEMs and end users moving high-technology equipment.

Consultative design process, including CAD

A range of full timber, ply batten and skeletal crates

ISPM 15 & BS1133 compliant

MPAS-certified

Internal fixings include integral ramps, inserts, bracing blocks

Machine & anti-vibration bases

Export packing DIY kits: including internal bracing timbers, foil moisture barrier bags, screws, tilt and shockwatch indicators and crate markings

Delivery or collection across South England and South Wales
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It’s not just knowing how to pack things in the correct way – IES clearly place a huge importance on customer service."
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Export Packing

Our experts are on hand to support you with packing sensitive capital equipment for safe transit and/or storage.

Packing on-site or at our Bristol HQ

SEMI packing standard

Preparation for packing - including an IPA wipedown if required

Protective wrapping in industrial stretch/bubble wrap 

Lining with heat-sealed foil vacuum bags with desiccant to protect against moisture and corrosion 

Made-to-measure crate bases

Movement isolation using timber bracing and blocking, nylon/steel banding, steel mounting brackets, foam lining and inserts and more

Shockwatch and tiltwatch labels, if required

GPS monitoring devices to track cargo location and condition in real time

Application of crate labelling and shipping markings

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Support Services

We also offer the following if required as part of your project.

  • Freighting forwarding by air, sea or land (we are a member of the BIFA, FIATA and DfT)
  • Customs clearance
  • Export documentation
  • Temperature-controlled storage at our facility
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Custom wooden crates and export packing for high-technology equipment

Whether you’re shipping a single piece of equipment or an entire production line, our expert crate manufacture and export packing services enable you to secure and protect sensitive equipment in transit.

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Trusted by Rolls Royce, SPTS Technologies, Oxford Instruments and more

We have extensive experience working with some of the most prestigious high-technology microelectronic, pharmaceutical and automotive manufacturers across the UK and beyond. 
Custom crate manufacture
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How we created 133 bespoke ply-batten crates in 16 different sizes to ship fragile, high-value equipment for rehearsal studio provider, Pirate Studios.

 

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How we helped plasterwork manufacturers and installers, Hayles and Howe, to crate and pack a mass shipment for its journey from Bristol to Dubai.

 

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Our Unique Crating and Export Packing Capabilities

MPAS and SEMI packing standards

Our crate designers are accredited to military-grade and semiconductor standards.

Deep expertise in packing complex equipment

Decades of experience packing extremely complex, high-value capital equipment.

Select from predefined specifications

We survey your equipment and create a set of predefined crate specifications that you can quickly re-order whenever you need.

Flexible Designs

We accommodate each unique requirement - whether you need vibration protection, transit brackets, reinforced bases, lockdown of equipment or something else.

DfT-regulated agent

We are a DfT-regulated agent and fully qualified to handle and transport secure cargo, if required.

Excellent Service

A flexible and collaborative team that appreciates plans can change and always finds solutions to client problems.

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