What is dunnage? The simplest definition is that dunnage is a piece of wood used for blocking, bracing or support. It is not viewed as an integral part of the wood packaging system. Dunnage requires a separate stamp DUN_HT on at least two sides of each piece. For international shipments,...
To our valued customers and partners,It is with great pleasure and pride that our group here at Packnet Ltd. announces the recent acquisition of the company by a subsidiary of Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Universal Forest Products, Inc. effective November 25, 2014.UFP has purchased an 80 percent interest of Packnet's assets....
Packaging, crating and shipping to your customer once your project is completed is often an afterthought rather than a proactive effort. Many are surprised at the issues that come up when shipping a product. Packnet has blogged on many of the issues that can suddenly turn a great project into...
Many times a special packaging solution needs to be created for ESD sensitive products. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is a phenomenon that most of us experience just about every day. One example is walking on a carpet in stocking feet. Sometimes this causes a charge to be built up on our...
What is an ion? An ion is a particle such as an atom or a molecule that has a charge; it could be negative or positive. Everyone has heard the expression “opposites attract”, well ions of opposite charges also attract.What is rust? Most metals have iron and have a positive...
Packaging plays a vital role in the protection and preservation of products during shipping, handling and storage. Companies and organizations are now searching for more environmentally friendly methods to package and ship product.The internet is an indirect cause of packaging waste. Thanks to ecommerce, products are being boxed up for...
Packnet uses corrugated plastic for many of its custom packaging and reusable solutions. This material is ideal for custom and standard containers as well as a number of other applications including construction, medical, industrial, manufacturing and signage.Plastic can be thermoformed, molded or extruded. Most corrugated plastics are made out of...