Maximize Efficiency with Your Dunnage Selection Matrix
In today’s complex supply chain, choosing the right packaging is a critical decision that impacts everything from product safety to your bottom line. For industries handling high-value or delicate goods—such as automotive, electronics, or medical—a well-crafted packaging strategy is essential for seamless operations and customer satisfaction. The protective materials used to secure and stabilize items […]
Dunnage for Load Safety: Smart Solutions for Secure Shipping
You’ve spent time, resources, and expertise creating high-quality industrial parts and components. But what happens between the production line and the final destination, or even just within your own facility? Too often, valuable goods arrive scratched, bent, or broken. The cost of damaged products goes far beyond the immediate replacement. It means expensive rework, scrapped […]
Finding the Perfect Foam Packaging Material: A How-To Guide
When it comes to protecting your products during transport or storage, choosing the right packaging material is crucial. Foam packaging offers a versatile and effective solution to keep items safe from damage, but with various types available, selecting the perfect one can be a daunting task. This guide aims to demystify the process, providing you […]
What Is Dunnage?
Dunnage is a common term used by automotive and industrial packaging technicians. Depending on who you talk to, an entire container could be considered “dunnage”. But, at Universal, we primarily use the term to describe interior packaging components such as: boards, blocks, planks, metal or plastic bracing used in supporting and securing packages for shipping […]