Custom Industrial Crating
Protection Beyond Pallets
Custom wood crates for domestic and export shipments. Designed for heavy, high-value, or irregularly shaped loads. Engineered to handle over-the-road freight, intermodal shipping, and international transport — providing protection that pallets alone cannot offer.
UWP builds to customer-provided dimensions and load specifications. Standard sizes are also available for common industrial applications. ISPM-15 heat treating available for export crates.
Applications
What We Crate
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Heavy machinery and industrial equipment
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Automotive parts and assemblies
Construction Types
Crate Styles Available
Select the construction type based on your protection, ventilation, and handling requirements.
Lighter Weight
Open-Sided Crates
Slatted panel construction allows ventilation and visual inspection without unpacking. Lighter weight than fully closed crates. For loads that don't require full enclosure.
Maximum Protection
Closed Crates
Full panel enclosure on all six sides. Maximum protection from damage, dust, and contamination. Standard for high-value and sensitive shipments.
Integrated Base
Skid-Mounted Crates
Crate built on an integrated wood skid base for direct forklift handling. Eliminates the need for a separate pallet. Common for heavy machinery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wooden Crate FAQs
What kinds of wooden crates does UWP build?
UWP builds custom wood crates for heavy industrial shipments, including machinery, automotive components, and military or defense cargo. Crates are engineered to each load's weight, dimensions, and fragility, from open-slat designs to fully enclosed, export-ready boxes.
Are wooden crates export-compliant?
Yes. UWP can build crates from ISPM-15 heat-treated lumber and apply the IPPC stamp, making them compliant for international shipping. This is essential for machinery and equipment exports that must clear customs without phytosanitary delays.
Can crates be engineered for heavy or fragile loads?
Yes. Each crate is designed around your cargo's weight and fragility, with appropriate lumber grades, bracing, skids, and cushioning. Share your item dimensions, weight, and destination on a quote request and UWP will engineer a crate to protect it in transit.
Need Custom Wooden Crates?
Tell us your dimensions, weight, and destination. We'll quote it.