Traditional wooden crates are heavy, labor intensive and require nails to assemble.
Problem Solved!
The Nefab ExPak is the ideal replacement for traditional crating.
Benefits of Nefab's Plywood Crates:
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Easy to assemble
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Entirely customizable (dimensions, handles, locks, etc)
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Safe for builders, due to light-weight material and no nails
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Collapsible design makes it easy to stack and store
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Galvanized steel profiles ensure strength and durability
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Tab and slot integrated assembly / locking system facilitates packing and unpacking
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Protects against the ravages of difficult transport, long-term storage, and climate changes
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Ideal for everything from light to heavy, sensitive, and high-value products
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Dangerous goods certified packaging solution
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Meets international phytosanitary regulations for export compliant wood packaging
Different models exist depending on your products characteristics, how you prefer to pack the product, and how the package is handled both at your location and the receiving point.
ACTUAL CUSTOMER EXAMPLE
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Costs
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Build In-House
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Material Costs:
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¾” Plywood
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$60.16
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64 sq.ft. @ $0.94/sq.ft.
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½” Plywood
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$9.00
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14.3 sq.ft. @ $0.63/sq.ft.
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Lumber
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$4.56
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3-Runners 48” @ $0.38/ft.
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Hardware
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$2.50
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Screws/Nails
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Scrap
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$6.92
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10% waste!
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Internal Costs:
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Manufacturing time
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$31.25
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60min/crate, $25/hr labour + 25% benefits
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Company Overhead
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$50.00
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Estimate - receiving/storage/purchasing
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Total In-House Costs / Crate
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$164.39
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Nefab Solution (incl. $25 overhead)
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$110.24
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Incl. 3 min assembly time ($3.75)
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Total Savings Per Crate
Total Savings Per Order
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$54.15
$5,415
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33% Savings ($164.39 – $110.24)
Based on 100 crates
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Additional Benefits buying the Nefab ExPak:
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Air Shipments
- $72 savings per crate using Nefab!
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Based on $1.50/lb for airfreight Current=122lbs, Nefab=74lbs (48 lbs difference)
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Increased Efficiency & Safety
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Focus on moving product without delays from building crates, also cut over-time.
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No screws or nails make for a much safer work environment.
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Additional Savings
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Electricity, inventory, warehouse space, quality issues & overall turnaround time.
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Focus on Core Competencies
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Do what you do best! Spend time and effort making your products, let Nefab take care of the rest.