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If you ship your products, parts or equipment internationally, then it is crucial that your export packaging is correctly specified.
Well-designed export packaging protects your goods from shock, impact, vibration, poor handling, and even dust and moisture ingress. It should also allow for quick and efficient packing, safe storage, and easy handling and manoeuvrability.
At GWP, we have over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing successful export packaging for industry-specific requirements. Our designers analyse your products before engineering a suitable solution utilising a broad range of materials and techniques. As such, your packaging is genuinely sustainable and cost-effective.
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Benefits of custom export packaging
By sourcing your export packaging from us, you benefit from:
FAQs
What is export packaging?
Export packaging is used to protect your goods during international shipping. Widely used options include heavy-duty cardboard boxes, timber crates, pallet boxes and composite packaging (that uses a combination of materials). Effective export packaging ensures that your products arrive at their destination in optimal condition.
What materials does export packaging use?
Export packaging uses various materials. Options include timber crates and cases, heavy-duty corrugated cardboard, and specialist products such as GRP cases. Additional inserts, including foam fittings and VCI bags for metal products, are also commonplace.
Why is export packaging important?
xport packaging is vital in protecting goods shipped overseas. Products transported internationally face possible damage from mishandling and various environmental factors (moisture, dust, excessive temperatures, etc.). Packs must also meet specific regulatory requirements.
Are there specific guidelines for packaging for export?
There are specific guidelines for export packaging, although these can differ depending on the mode of transport (such as ATA, ADR, IMO, etc.). Additionally, most export packaging utilises wooden pallets for ease of movement and storage, and these must be ISPM 15 heat-treated.
Is export packaging suitable for shipping within the UK?
Export packaging is inherently durable, tough, and hard-wearing, designed to protect its contents throughout the supply chain. These properties also mean that heavy-duty packaging of this type is also suitable for shipping bulky, heavy or expensive items within the UK.
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Why work with GWP Packaging?
At GWP, we understand the challenges of exporting heavy, bulky, fragile or expensive items. This is why, over our thirty-plus years, we have worked with a vast array of companies in the aerospace, medical, electronics and other industrial sectors to create successful export packaging.
Our approach is to comprehensively analyse your requirements and design a custom pack that provides the optimal level of protection, reducing your long-term costs and environmental impact.
A team of packaging experts can create composite packaging that incorporates corrugated cardboard, timber, foam, Correx® and a vast range of other specialist materials. The extent of these options also means you can rely on genuinely impartial advice on the best solution for your specific application.
Besides this in-depth design service and ongoing support, we manufacture your export packaging in-house. Doing so allows us complete control over the quality. We can also offer sampling and testing services, ensuring your export packaging is just right before committing to full production runs.
So, if you require any form of export packaging, please speak with one of our friendly advisors for a free quote or further information.
What our customers say:
We knew that GWP had assisted a number of similar organisations, so when we required packaging, we decided to reach out to them. GWP immediately indicated that they could help, and we took delivery of the boxes very quickly. They are absolutely perfect for safely packing the items we ship across the globe and maximising the available space in our shipping containers.
Hannah Pearce | Communications Manager | MMN
What our customers say:
When we approached GWP to help us with a project to improve and rationalise our door panel packaging, I was very pleased at the response. It was really helpful that we could visit the designers on site to discuss the designs, make any changes and get samples the same day which we could test. The new packs have worked well in tests and will provide benefits not only to us but our end customer, all in all a win – win situation.
Jeremy Alsop | Engineer | Honda
What our customers say:
Great company to work with, very helpful and friendly. We needed a custom box designed and GWP produced the initial sample prototypes within 2 weeks from our initial meeting. Production volume order arrived to spec and ahead of schedule. Will use again.
Jamie Jones | Google Review
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