Smart crating: new terminology for an old concept
Everyone has heard the expression “the world is getting smarter”. With the accelerating smart technology that includes mobile devices, wearable computing products and a variety of scanning technology, devices are able to hold or convey much more information faster. RFID technology allows [...]
According to an April 30th article in Bloomberg, lumber prices have risen at the faster rate in 2 decades. The supply and demand issues that have been written about in previous posts continue to play a [...]
Custom Wood Crating and Custom Wooden Packaging
What makes Packnet excel in custom wood containers and custom wood crates? Packet has been providing wood packaging solutions to a variety of industries for over 2 decades. Our experience and knowledge of wood products enables us to design, engineer [...]
Is the housing recovery starting to lose steam?
There is some very interesting news coming out regarding the housing market. Depending on who you listen to, there is wild optimism or some strong concern regarding whether current housing growth will continue. The housing market is a major factor in the [...]
Mobile packing services for custom manufacturers
If you are a custom machine fabricator or manufacturer of any product that’s fragile, large or high value, you likely could use Packnet’s mobile packaging service. Many of our customers are designers and manufacturers of high value automated machines and equipment. They may also [...]
Packnet is upgrading its capability with new equipment
Packnet is continuing to expand it capabilities. We are bringing in 2 new pieces of equipment that will expand our capacity and upgrade our capability.
A second CNC router is set to arrive shortly; it is very similar to the router that [...]
Custom double & triple wall corrugated & foam package kits
One Packnet service that seems to be gaining in popularity is pre- assembled corrugated & foam packaging kits. These kits normally consist of corrugated cartons combined with custom fabricated foam inserts and optional wood pallets. Various types of foam inserts [...]
If oil production is up, why is there a plastic shortage?
An article posted on NBC news on March 25th discusses the boom in new oil and natural gas being produced in the US. This energy boom is creating jobs and making US less dependent on foreign oil. Just a [...]
Custom packaging requires a large variety of wood products
Something as simple as wood is really not that simple when it comes to figuring out pricing. Wood is used in construction, furniture making, ship building, packaging/crating, poles and ties. Construction uses includes studs, framing lumber, boards, particle board, plywood and [...]
Packnet has a variety of capabilities as well as custom and standard product offerings for industrial packaging solutions. Products include custom foam, custom wood crates, corrugated plastic, wood pallets, corrosion protection products, handling indicators, hard cases and much more. [...]
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