Packaging for the automotive sector

It is estimated there are over 30,000 parts in each car, and many of those parts will arrive at production lines from third party, specialist manufacturers. Indeed, many of those parts will arrive in corrugated packaging.

With everything from batteries to bumpers, bonnets, bolts and more, our teams work with manufacturers to assist in ensuring those vital parts arrive protected and safe, helping time specific production lines keep operating.

Across the supply chain

Whether you are an OEM, Tier I or Tier II supplier, sourcing the correct packaging is critical to supply chain success. Everything from the smallest electrical component to large parts such as bonnets and seats, the transit packaging must protect the product but also understand the mechanics of how the product is stored and utilised on assembly lines.

How we support the industry

Particularly with the advent of the EV, the industry has evolved in recent years as technologies have changed. However, we have continued to provide solutions for the industry from global freight solutions right through to shelf ready and luxury gift packaging for high end brands.

No matter the product, no matter the brand, our solutions are tailored to suit each individual requirement.

Our experience in the sector means we understand how vital it is to provide flexible and agile solutions truly fit for purpose that support our customers and their production and supply challenges.

We ascertain important factors such as:

• The weight of the product – understanding this allows us to create the correct design and utilise the most suitable board grade
• How fragile the parts are – this is where bespoke fittings and dividers come into play with great success
• How the parts are used in the supply chain – are they shipped just in the UK or across global channels. What is the storage time like and how are they stored/stacked both in warehouses and production facilities/assembly lines?
• How are the products packed and unpacked? Is speed of the essence or is product protection more important? This will depend upon the type and value of the product.

Proven track record

Because our teams are so experienced and thorough in their design and packaging specification, we have a superb reputation in all areas of the automotive sector.

Some of the companies that we currently support include:

*A leading manufacturer of door pillars for cars, vans etc
* One of the world’s leading luxury car brands with packaging for its very expensive bonnets and bumpers
* A global manufacturer of heavy plant machinery radiators and filtrations systems that are shipped across the world from a UK manufacturing site
* A stock and serve solution for a leading global vehicle components manufacturer

These examples are by no means exhaustive, but they do show how versatile we are, and why as a business we are ideally placed to support all sectors of the automotive industry in protecting their products with clever and innovative corrugated packaging solutions.