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Bespoke Wooden shipping crates | Essex, UK
Acorn Packaging are an independent business based in Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex and have over 40 years’ experience in providing the highest standard of wooden shipping crates. We specialise in manufacturing bespoke wood-based containers and are highly experienced in export packing. Due to our bespoke style of working, we fit the needs and requirements of a diverse range of companies in many different industries.
Who is Acorn Packaging?
Established in 1982, we are a family run business in Essex with over 40 years of experience in the wood-based packaging industry. Here at Acorn Packaging, we are renowned for being a leading manufacturer and distributor in both Essex and the UK for an exclusive range of wooden shipping crates.
We have a longstanding reputation both locally and nationwide for exceeding expectations with our outstanding tailor-made service for wooden shipping crates, export pallets and export packing. We are exceptionally proud that the entirety of our bespoke service is delivered in-house. As our wooden shipping crates are designed, cut, and assembled entirely by us, we can ensure a continuum of our renowned high standard throughout. It also means that you can rest assured that your item is packed as securely as possible, as your wooden shipping crate will be created to order.
Plus, we manage our own transport and offer a FREE local delivery service with no minimum order. Please call our highly experienced team for more details.
Timber and Plywood shipping crates in Essex:
Acorn Packaging are one of the leading manufacturers and distributors in Essex for high-quality timber and plywood shipping crates. As such, we consistently stock large amounts of heat-treated timber and plywood in many different sizes and levels of thickness. Plus, all of our timber and plywood is sourced from legally well-managed Forests, therefore minimising the impact we have on the environment.
What kind of shipping crates can Acorn Packaging provide in Essex?
We take great pride in being a company that you can rely on from start to finish. All our wooden shipping crates that we build in Essex are renowned for being strong, safe and secure and of the highest quality. Plus, all of our wooden packaging for shipping crates is made from heat treated timber making it ISPM15 compliant, ensuring it conforms to the latest IPPC Regulations.
In addition, all shipping crates can be customised to include your corporate branding, logo or key information about your business.
Why choose Acorn Packaging for your shipping crates in Essex?
- OVER 40 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE
- COMPETITIVE PRICES
- FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
- NO MINIMUM ORDER
- BESPOKE MANUFACTURER
- VARIETY OF ISPM15 COMPLIANT WOODEN SHIPPING CRATES
- LONGSTANDING REPUTATION
- LEGALLY SOURCED TIMBER AND PLYWOOD
How much are shipping crates in Essex?
The cost of our shipping crates will vary depending on the height and weight of the item. Please do not hesitate to contact our expert team to discuss further.
Should you use pallets in shipping crates?
Here at Acorn Packaging, we manufacture standard pallets in non-standard sizes as two way entry or four way entry with open slatted decks or solid deck. We can also create bespoke pallets for difficult to ship items. Plus, we can also provide Presswood Pallets, which are environmentally friendly, high water resistant and competitively priced.
If you’re unsure as to whether you require pallets in your shipping crates, please call us today to find out more!
Are you looking to export your shipping crates from Essex?
Here at Acorn packaging, we can talk you through the necessary considerations and requirements for exporting your shipping crate, some of which may determine the design and material needed for packing and creating your shipping crate.
Not only can we create and pack your shipping crate, but we can also provide a full shipping service. Please call our specialist team today to discuss in more detail!
Different Styles of Crates:
Acorn Packaging are one of the leading manufacturers and distributors in Essex for high-quality timber and plywood shipping crates. As such, we consistently stock large amounts of heat-treated timber and plywood in many different sizes and levels of thickness. Plus, all of our timber and plywood is sourced from legally well-managed Forests, therefore minimising the impact we have on the environment.
We can also create timber and plywood shelving and internal fittings for shipping containers in Essex. Or, if you require timber or plywood for any other bespoke packaging, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you!
We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of partitioned shipping crates, with all our recyclable partitioned shipping crates being heavy duty and resistant to moisture.
These are one of our most popular shipping crates in Essex and are constructed from:
- 8mm exterior grade plywood
- 16 X 75 mm battens
- 50 X 75 mm framed base
- Internal fittings can be added based on requirements
Above is based on usual configurations needed but will be altered depending on the weight of the item.
This collapsible shipping crate is a riveted metal edged packing case that is great for storage purposes and makes a small, but very strong box. It is typically used for singular shipments but can be re-used if screwed together.
This strong metal edged shipping crate is ideally used for repeat transportation. It can also be expanded if needed or used for storage, making it good value.
These strong crates are reusable and easy to assemble/dismantle. They can be created in many different sizes to suit various shipping requirements.
