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Expertly Crafted Furniture Deserves Quality Packaging

AN EXCITING SHIFT IN FURNITURE DESIGN

There was no shortage of inspiration at the Cape Town 2024 Decorex Exhibition with eye-catching furniture designs of all shapes, colours and sizes. Based on the favourites, it’s clear South Africans have unique and wonderfully creative tastes.

Whether at Expos or in international showrooms, interesting furniture trends are emerging. We’re seeing more natural stone finishes, upcycled designs made from eco-friendly materials, heavier, darker wood tones, and delicately crafted sets with intricate components. These are the concepts that consumers want more of.

Manufacturers have answered the call and are working hard to supply the market. But this comes with challenges. As a builder of these fine creations, you may experience a shortage of suitable labour, material scarcity, and competition from global players.

Transporting and handling is another area that needs special attention. Packaging for luxury and uniquely designed furniture needs to be a specialised process. It must factor in travel impact and the possibility that handlers may not be equipped or compelled to care for your valuables as you would.

Packaging must also consider separate components, some fragile, others heavy and robust, and varying sizes. These must be factored into a solution that positively represents your brand without breaking the bank.

SO WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?

Wooden Crating is popular, especially for heavy-duty furniture. It offers a high level of protection and allows a degree of customization. But it may drive costs up. The box, pest treatment, weight, and space could hit you in the pocket.

Palletized Packaging is another go-to for furniture manufacturers. It involves placing your furniture on a pallet and wrapping it up with protective plastic. It’s an excellent option because of its forklift suitability. It does, however, come with cost implications, space challenges and the need for specialised equipment during the handling process.

Corrugated Carton Boxes are another option. They’re lightweight, cost-effective, environmentally friendly and offer superior customization. If designed well, they can match the strength capabilities of wooden options.

Cardboard Crating is quickly becoming a top choice for manufacturers because of its excellent strength-to weight-ratio and versatility. These products have a fluted core design, making them highly robust and perfect for supporting heavy furniture. They’re also environmentally friendly and encourage sustainable practices.

Combination Packaging Solutions may involve all of the above and include blankets, foam inserts, vacuum packaging, or shrink-wrap. This approach could plug many of the gaps in your strategy but could cost you in complexity and time.

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