Transport & Logistics International Volume 13 Issue 2 | Page 52

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Craters & Freighters, a pioneer in specialty packaging, custom crating, and logistics solutions, is proudly celebrating its 35th anniversary. Founded in Golden, Colorado in 1990 by Diane Gibson, the company identified an underserved niche in the shipping industry and quickly expanded its operations. Just one year later, Craters & Freighters began franchising and has since grown to 65 + locations nationwide.

Custom solutions for complex shipping needs
“ When a client needs to ship a high-value, fragile, or oversized item that requires specialized care, that’ s where we come in,” explains Matthew Schmitz, CEO of Craters & Freighters.“ Whether we retrieve the item or receive it at one of our locations, we design and engineer a custom crating solution to
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The company serves a diverse range of industries, managing the transport of everything from industrial machinery and sensitive medical equipment to servers and high-tech systems for major enterprises.“ We maintain in-house engineering capabilities that allow us to create tailored crating solutions for assets that don’ t fit standard packaging guidelines,” adds Tony Shaw, President of Craters & Freighters.
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