Hybrid crates & packaging
Offering the same shipping protection as wood but at a reduced weight and manufacturing cost
A smart, versatile alternative to wooden crates designed to meet your unique needs without breaking the bank.
Why choose hybrid packaging
30% cheaper
Compared to an all-wood solution, hybrid wood-cardboard packaging may be as much as 75% lighter, potentially offering substantial shipping savings, and 30% cheaper to make.
Custom fit & water-resistant
Cardboard layers can be tailored to fit the product’s particular shape for maximum protection, and the outer layer waxed for water-resistance or printed on.
Eco-friendly design
Hybrid packaging is often far gentler on the environment: more packaging can be recycled through established waste streams.
Strong & durable in transit
Combination wood-cardboard delivers excellent in-transit durability and strength.
The perfect balance of strength and cost
Traditional wooden crates can be heavy, expensive, and hard to recycle, while corrugated boxes may lack durability or be costly in small quantities. The solution? A hybrid design.
Our hybrid packaging and crate solutions combine the strength of wood with the lightweight, cost-effective nature of corrugated materials, offering similar in-transit protection as wooden crates but at a fraction of the weight and cost, while meeting carrier limits.
This approach cuts material costs without sacrificing protection, ensures a custom fit for various shipping needs, and provides strength and stackability without excess bulk.
Customization and efficiency
Hybrid packaging offers excellent customization options. Cardboard layers can be tailored to fit a product’s specific shape, ensuring maximum protection. Additionally, the outer layer can be printed on for branding or waxed for water resistance, adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly
Compared to an all-wood solution, hybrid wood-cardboard packaging can be up to 75% lighter, leading to significant savings in shipping costs. Beyond cost efficiency, it is also an environmentally friendly choice, as a larger portion of the materials can be recycled through established waste streams. Despite its lighter weight, hybrid packaging maintains excellent in-transit durability and strength.
OPTIONS
Infinitely versatile design options to optimize cost and performance for rack crates, standard crates, and packs
Use plywood inside a cardboard box to add strength and rigidity to the bottom
Place a corrugated cap on a skid instead of plywood to save weight
Combine a wooden or floater base with a corrugated container or shroud
Substitute crate plywood sheathing with double-wall corrugated to maintain strength while saving on cost
