Custom crating for manufacturers in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts jared@sureexpress.com 800-335-9996 207-797-3096
Sure Express Worldwide Custom Crating and Packaging

Crates built to spec

Crates built to your spec, delivered empty

Your team packs and ships. We build the crates and skids to your drawing or dimensions and deliver them to your dock.

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Large custom crate with a framed front and internal supports, built in our shop

When to use it

This is the right service when

  • You ship the same product again and again.
  • Your team packs in-house.
  • You have a company or customer packaging specification.
  • You need crates and skids delivered on a schedule.
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Long narrow crate with V-notch cradles and foam end pads
V-notch cradles
Reusable crate with plywood corner plates and pin hinges
Reusable crate

Scope

What we build

  • Crates to your drawing, specification or dimensions.
  • Fully assembled or knock-down.
  • Skids and heavy-duty skid bases.
  • Reusable crates with latch closures and hinged panels.
  • Custom interiors: slotted racks, cut-out cradles, dividers and saddle supports.
  • ISPM 15 certified lumber for export.
  • ASTM, Mil Spec and company standards.
  • On-demand delivery: we store your crates and deliver when you call.

How it works

From quote to crate

  1. Send the drawing or dimensions

    Include quantity, weight of the product and whether it exports.

  2. We quote the order

    One-time builds and repeat orders.

  3. We build

    Built in our shop in Scarborough, Maine.

  4. We deliver

    Delivered empty to your dock, ready to pack.

“I spoke to you this morning to ask if I could have the 5 skids I ordered a day earlier than scheduled, and you made and delivered them in just a few hours. That is outstanding service.”
Thomas R. Messer

Three ways to work with us

Crating services for manufacturers

Service area
Large custom crate with a framed front and internal supports, built in our shop
Delivered empty

Crates built to spec

We build crates and skids to your drawing or dimensions and deliver them to your dock. Your team packs and ships.

Crates to spec
Sure Express Worldwide trucks
At our shop

Pickup and crating

We pick the machine up at your dock, crate it at our shop in Scarborough, Maine, and ship it from there.

Pickup and crating
Large crate packed, marked and labeled on a plant floor
At your plant

On-site crating

Our crew brings the materials and crates the machine where it sits. For equipment that cannot travel uncrated.

On-site crating

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Send us the job details

Every job is quoted on the specifics. Send dimensions, weight and location, plus a photo, drawing or packaging specification if you have one.

Quote request

Or call 800-335-9996.