Wooden Cases and Crates

No. Everything we build is custom made, because no two products travel the same way. A standard box either wastes timber and freight space or doesn’t protect the item properly. Building to your exact dimensions protects your goods better and often costs less to ship. One of our defence customers cut its shipping costs by more than a third.

A crate is an open timber frame, with gaps between the boards, that holds and protects an item while letting air through and keeping weight down. A case is fully enclosed, with solid sides and a lid, so it protects against weather, dust and prying eyes. Crates suit heavy, robust items. Cases suit anything fragile, high-value or travelling a long way.

Yes. Any case or crate made from solid timber must be heat treated and ISPM 15 stamped before it leaves Australia, or it can be refused, treated or destroyed at the border. We build ISPM 15 certified cases and crates as standard for export, using certified export-grade materials. Packaging made entirely from processed wood, such as plywood, is exempt.

Yes. Kit-form cases and crates arrive flat-packed and are assembled at your site when you need them. That keeps freight costs down, saves warehouse space and makes it easier to hold stock for regular shipments. It’s a smart option for businesses packing on site or shipping on a recurring schedule.

Yes. For heavy machinery, plant and oversized equipment, we work with certified structural engineers to design cases and crates that carry the load safely. Heavy builds get reinforced bases designed for forklift or crane lifting, and every one is built around the item’s weight and lifting points.

It depends on the size and weight of the item, how fragile it is, where it’s going and how many you need. Heavy or high-value items need more timber, internal bracing and sometimes corrosion protection, all of which add cost. Kit-form crates can reduce freight. Send us the item’s dimensions and weight and we’ll quote it.

Every case is built around the item it carries. Internal blocking and bracing stop the load shifting in transit, cushioning protects fragile parts, and moisture barriers and corrosion protection packaging guard against condensation and rust on long sea voyages. The goal is simple: the item arrives in the same condition it left.

Yes. Our mobile packaging service brings the team and materials to you, so plant and equipment can be crated, braced and protected where it stands, without being moved twice. We handle the design, ISPM 15 compliance and corrosion protection for export. It suits large, heavy or one-off items.

Yes. We can stencil your company name, logo, handling instructions or part numbers straight onto cases and crates, in the wording and paint colour you choose. Branded cases look professional when they arrive at your customer’s door, and clear markings help freight handlers get it right.