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Manufacturing
Published on
April 25, 2025
Wood remains a preferred material in constructing shipping crates and ATA cases due to its strength, durability, and versatile customization abilities. At Royal Case Company, we utilize wood's versatile qualities to design and produce reliable, high-performing packaging and transportation solutions around our customers specific products and uses.
In this blog, we'll highlight some of the numerous advantages of wood construction for shipping crates and ATA cases, emphasizing why wood remains a top choice for many industries.
Exceptional Strength and Durability – Wood provides robust protection against heavy impacts, vibrations, and rough handling during transit.
Cost-Effective Solution – Economical compared to other heavy-duty materials like metal and large plastic sheets, providing excellent value, especially for larger crates and cases.
Customizable Designs – Easy to customize with precise dimensions, angles, interior inserts and construction, and hardware suited for unique product or security requirements.
Eco-Friendly Material – Renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable, wood construction aligns with sustainable and environmentally conscious practices.
When compared to alternative materials:
Wood vs. Plastic – Wood crates offer exceptional load-bearing capabilities, flexibility strength, and durability, particularly suitable for heavy or fragile items. Its also much cheaper in large formed sheets like plywood than to get the same in plastic.
Wood vs. Metal – Wood provides better shock absorption, lower weight, easier customization, and often lower costs than metal alternatives. Its also easier and less time consuming to work with than metal sheeting.
Several sectors prefer wood construction for shipping solutions:
Automotive and Aerospace – Secure transportation of heavy or delicate components that require extensive protection.
Industrial Machinery – Durable shipping for heavy, delicate equipment needing enhanced support.
Entertainment and Events – Reliable transportation for audio-visual and stage equipment that needs frequent handling and protection.
Military and Defense – Secure shipping for sensitive and high-value equipment with stringent safety and security requirements.
Wood construction offers unmatched strength, cost-savings, customization, and sustainability for shipping crates and ATA cases. Royal Case Company is dedicated to delivering quality wood construction solutions tailored specifically to your shipping, storage, and display needs. Contact us today to explore how our wood shipping solutions can enhance your product transportation!
Author: Kelvin Gentry
Kelvin Gentry is the Marketing Director for Royal Case Company Inc. based out of Sherman, TX.
