Packing & Case Making

At WELL we are fully versed in all aspects of export packing and case making. There is no 'one size fits all' approach to packing, typically we custom design and then build only after all relevant criteria has been taken into consideration.

Amongst other things, we take into account the destination climate, shelf life of the product, transportation method, storage conditions and also the precise location of the opening and unpacking the item, which can be especially relevant if working in remote areas without good access to tools and equipment. A key focus of ours is to manufacture reusable wooden cases which are built using screws, not nails or staples, which can then be collapsed into a convenient storage size for reuse at a later date.  This also underlines our commitment to appropriate environmental sensitivity. 

In addition, we ensure that wood packaging material (WPM) used by WELL not only for countries which are signatories to the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM), is fully FSC accredited (Heat Treated to ISPM 15) and carry all necessary markings and certifications.

Particular care is given to the preparation of supporting documentation such as packing lists, because the accuracy of these documents can eliminate the need for intermediate inventory checking. For example goods which may be required to go to an offshore installation are very often received and checked by a materials controller, then repacked and despatched to the rig. WELL eliminate this requirement by packing, documenting and labeling to such a finite standard that intermediate checks are not necessary.

 

When packing dangerous goods, we take great care to analyse the transport options for the intended destination to ascertain the various options available. Thus, for example where there are limited cargo aircraft only options available for a particular destination, wherever possible it makes sense, to pack in reduced quantities to meet the criteria for loading on a passenger aircraft. This may slightly increase your packing costs but which will be offset with lower freight rates and a significantly reduced transit time.

Typical Packing Products include: