This is the age of customization and the moving industry is no exception. Almost all of the
packing and moving
companies provide customized packing with the help of custom-sized
packing boxes to accommodate any of the customers' belongings. They use the
most innovative protection techniques to make sure that the priceless
possessions of their customers stay in original condition till they are
delivered at the new location, howsoever far it might be. These companies
work with the customers to develop, design and construct crating and other
structures that meet their exact specifications.
Specialized PackingThere are specialized
packing supplies
in the form of cartons for very specific needs like golf club cartons,
bicycle cartons, clock boxes and crates. There are ultimate specialty
carton, which is a crate for extremely fragile pieces like marble and glass.
Further,
art and antiques
are packed in “build-to-suit” boxes customized to the art, needs,
and budget. This includes a wide variety of items- from portraits to
sculptures, glass table tops to trophies and chandeliers to antiques. The
customized service by moving companies include all- crating, transporting,
storing and in some cases showcasing too, as in case of
trade show relocations.
Corrugated Boxes
With the
freight forwarding market
demanding customized packing materials, corrugated boxes are now widely used
in the transport packaging world. These boxes are available from standard
box sizes and styles to all customizable sizes. It is one of the only
packaging materials that can be cut and folded to various shapes and sizes.
Due to its many qualities- extreme durability, versatility, lightweight and
low cost- corrugated material is used for custom-manufactured shipping
containers, packaging and point-of-purchase displays. It has become the
favorite packing material as it offers innumerable possible combinations of
board types, weight, adhesives, treatment and coatings, including flame
retardant and static control protection. It can even be designed to contain
granular or loose bulk products and even hazardous materials as well as
liquids and fresh foods, with the addition of removable plastic or waxed
liners which serve as moisture barriers. So, whether a customers needs a
flame retardant packaging for his
office/
commercial goods or climate controlled packing for storing, corrugated
boxes have become the popular choice for all.
Packaging Indicators
Many customers, especially during
corporate
relocations and
warehousing,
demand some or the other types of indicators to be placed on the packed
boxes. These may include shock, tilt, moisture, temperature and other
indicators. It is also important to have these indicators during long
distance
international relocation
for ensuring perfect handling and transportation, so necessary for zero
defect delivery. Based on the customers' requirements, the moving companies
can even use indicators on boxes that instantly react on rough handling or
environmental circumstances considerably reducing mishandling. The presence
of the indicating labels makes the attendants aware and more observant. For
example, shock indicators are used to prevent damage due to rough handling.
Tilt indicators prevent tilting of the packaging. Moisture indicators point
out the % relative humidity inside a packaging during transport or storage
and temperature indicators indicate the maximum or minimum temperature to
which a product has been exposed.
