Automotive Packaging

A modern vehicle comprises thousands of individual components. Each must be transported from suppliers to OEM manufacturers, arriving safely, without damage, and at the precise time to prevent costly assembly line delays.

Everything from the smallest switch to a car bonnet must have adequate automotive packaging that protects it in transit. The same applies to agricultural vehicles, too.

As a result, as much as 40 per cent of all industrial and transit packaging used globally houses automotive parts, components, and assemblies.

The automotive supply chain is well-established and highly efficient, utilising a range of returnable vehicle packaging. Popular solutions include Euro containers, Correx® totes, a range of dunnage options, stillages, pallet packs and more.

However, with increasing vehicle technology, specialist requirements for protecting these components are growing. As a result, ESD-safe automotive packaging solutions that protect these items from electrostatic discharge are increasingly vital.

Besides this, with the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) accelerating, there are increased requirements for the safe transportation of lithium batteries (and hydrogen fuel cells).

The ongoing popularity of motorsports also calls for a range of specialist packaging, with foam inserts, tool control, and protective cases vital in protecting high-value tools and equipment.

Is your automotive packaging cost-effective? Is it easy to use? Does it last over numerous trips and uses? Do you get it when you need it? Does it protect your components or products from breakages and surface damage during handling and transit?

If the answer to any of these questions is no, or even “I don’t know”, GWP Group can make a significant, tangible difference to your operations.

GWP Group has over 30 years of experience manufacturing and supplying successful automotive packaging. We are an established, trusted supplier to well-known global brands and smaller companies alike.

For over a decade, we have worked with companies such as Honda to supply their corrugated packaging. We are the largest independent converter of Correx® material in the UK. We are the market leader (over 85% market share) in anti-static packaging. And we are one of the few companies in the UK that can calculate the exact level of cushioning performance provided by our foam inserts.

At GWP, we take a different approach from the majority of automotive packaging companies. The essence of this is working closely with your business to design and manufacture a completely bespoke automotive packaging solution that provides you with a wealth of benefits.

You’ll work alongside our experienced and knowledgeable design team, have a customer satisfaction manager allocated specifically to your business, and get your packaging manufactured in a clean, modern, well-equipped production facility.

This approach allows us to focus on producing genuinely cost-effective automotive packaging for your business. Our aim will always be to reduce your spending through outstanding products that last longer, enhance your productivity, improve your efficiency, and are cost-optimised before manufacture.

We also understand that the automotive and supporting supply chain industries work to extremely tight deadlines. As such, we keep a material stock holding and can ensure lead times that fit your manufacturing schedule. You can also benefit from our fully managed inventory service.

So whether you are looking to source totes, bins, multi- or single-trip corrugated packaging, high-performance foam, or any handling or automotive packaging product, we can help.