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4 Things Your Trade Show Shipping Crate Needs

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Organizing and hosting a trade show can be exciting and exhausting at the same time. But did you know that you can alleviate some of that exhaustion if you just start (and end) on the right foot? The best way to start and end your trade show run with a bang is to choose the right shipping crate. Not only will the right trade show shipping crate offer immediate benefits such as quick identification, easy opening and closing, and optimal protection for your booth, but it will continue to work for you year after year.

Wood Crates: 5 Key Steps to Prepare Your Product to Ship

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Before your product ever goes into a wood crate, there’s some important preparation that can make all the difference once it’s in transit.

Wooden Shipping Crates: Cheaper is not better

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:45:00 GMT

No matter what your business may be, there will come a time when a customer will object to prices and request it to be lowered.

While the idea of getting a trimmed-down price can seem appealing, pulling critical materials out of the external package or internal cushioning can lead to a damaged product, which in the end will cost the business much more in replacement costs and unsatisfied customers.

Having a clear understanding of what goes into the design and protection factors of a wooden shipping crate helps you see the value and benefits associated with the cost.

4 Things Your Trade Show Boxes Need

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Organizing and hosting a trade show can be exciting and exhausting all at once. But did you know that you can alleviate some of that exhaustion if you just start (and end) on the right foot? The best way to start and end your trade show run with a bang is to choose the right shipping crate. Not only will the right trade show boxes offer immediate benefits such as quick identification, easy open and close, and optimal protection for your booth, it will continue to work for you year after year.

Get started on the right foot by downloading the Valley Box Packaging Buyer's guide "4 Things Your Trade Show Crates Need"

Valley Box 🏒 San Diego Gulls HOCKEY Games 🎟️

alicia@valleybox.com (Alicia Guillette) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:07:00 GMT

Valley Box is proud to offer six complimentary tickets to San Diego Gulls games as part of our employee appreciation program. As season ticket holders, we're excited to share this thrilling experience with our team.

Why You Shouldn't Be Buying Off-The-Shelf Wooden Crates

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:45:00 GMT

Savvy business owners understand why buying off-the-shelf or one-size-fits-all wooden crates is rarely a good idea. Although the convenience of buying supplies from an online site may sound alluring, you'll likely end up paying dearly for what boils down to a trivial amount of time saved.

Protect Your Trade Show Boxes From Theft During Transit

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

When heading to a trade show, it’s important to not only be sure your crate is protected from damage during transit but also that it’s safe from unwanted access. The planning and execution of the event is enough stress. No one wants to worry that their crate's contents are being pilfered without their knowledge.

Reusable Crates Every Manufacturer Needs

alicia@valleybox.com (Alicia Guillette) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Distinguishing your type of manufacturing process can really help guide you to know the best time to start considering your reusable crates design.

Design challenges can be overcome by involving your wooden crate vendor during the early product development phase. To simplify the process Valley Box's crating experts break down manufacturing in to 3 types.

Buy Wood Crates with this Design Cheat Sheet

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Believe it or not, a wooden crate can be more than just six sides, especially heavy duty crates! In fact, the geometry behind wooden container design and construction can be quite complicated.

When you begin to look beyond the surface, you'll see that there is a well thought out architecture you should consider when you buy wood crates.

Download our "cheat sheet" for a look at the individual components
that make up strong, durable and reliable wooden crate!

When a Manufacturer Should Plan for Wooden Containers

alicia@valleybox.com (Valley Box Company) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The best time to consider wooden crate design depends on your type of manufacturing process and your specific product. Valley Box has broken down the time at which to introduce wooden containers into your manufacturing as: Before, During, or After.