Why Custom Packaging Is Essential for Regular and High-Value Items

Laminations' SURECrate in action

Every product, whether it’s an everyday item or a high-value asset, faces risks during shipping and handling. The right packaging protects against damage, reduces shipping costs and minimizes waste.

Custom, engineered solutions ensure a precise fit, helping prevent costly returns and negative customer experiences. Today’s companies need custom packaging that balances protection, efficiency and sustainability while elevating the unboxing experience.

The Value of Right-Sized, Engineered Protection

Custom packaging is tailored to fit your product’s exact dimensions, whether it’s a standard item or a high-value, fragile component. Off-the-shelf packaging often leaves too much empty space, leading to higher dimensional weight and increased risk of product movement and damage in transit. By procuring right-sized solutions, you can reduce the need for filler materials.

This engineered protection can minimize the chance of costly returns, replacements and customer dissatisfaction. For both regular and premium products, tailored packaging helps every shipment arrive safely, efficiently and with less waste.

Elevating Unboxing and Brand Perception

Tailored packaging enhances the customer experience. Products are more likely to arrive safely in perfect condition. Custom-fit packaging solutions create a memorable unboxing moment, reinforce your brand’s quality and minimize excess waste.

Branded, right-sized packaging shows care and attention to detail, making customers feel valued and more likely to trust or recommend your business. Sustainable, efficient packaging also aligns with modern customer expectations for environmental responsibility. Every delivery feels intentional and professional.

Solutions for Every Risk Profile: VBoard®, EBoard®, SURECrate® and More

Great Northern Laminations® offers a range of engineered packaging solutions to match any product’s risk profile.

  • For strong, lightweight edge and corner protection during transitVBoard and EBoard are ideal choices to prevent crushing and impact damage.
  • For custom-fit paperboard crate protectionSURECrate offers protection for irregular or delicate products, while UCrate® offers similar protection for unique shipping needs.
  • To keep products safe from environmental hazards, advanced coatings like HydroShield® and ScuffShield® add moisture and abrasion resistance.

All of Laminations’ solutions can be ISTA-tested to ensure your packaging meets rigorous standards for real-world shipping conditions and brand requirements. With customized options, you can balance efficiency, protection and brand presentation for any shipment.

Contact Laminations for Custom Packaging

Laminations combines decades of experience with innovative engineering to deliver packaging solutions tailored to your exact needs. Our products are designed for exceptional protection, efficiency and sustainability. With our advanced coatings and ISTA-tested assurance, you can trust your packaging to perform in real-world conditions.

When you partner with our expert team, you get reliable, right-sized packaging that protects your products, minimizes costs and preserves your reputation — every time. To get started with custom solutions to fit your needs, connect with our team today for a custom packaging assessment.

Contact Great Northern Laminations to Get Started Today

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If you’re looking to work with us directly, we can help you find the most effective shipping solutions for your operation. Contact Us today to learn more.

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