Built-Up Dunnage - ICA Corp

ICA manufactures and designs built-up dunnage and industrial cut lumber to tackle both simple and complex loading requirements.

ICA’s built-up dunnage and cut-to-size lumber components are a long-standing core of our products. Our precision cuts and consistent sizing ensure the perfect blend of functionality, durability, and performance for every application. Our lumber purchasing power rivals any company in the industry through our strategic partnership with Black Butte Forest Products, to bring you the lumber you need at a great value and in any spices or variety that can meet any production demand. We use our 30+ years of design experience to provide you with optimum dunnage products in any material at specific size and design requirements utilizing the latest cutting technology. If safe shipping and storage of your material without damage is a priority, ICA has proven solutions.

Specs

ICA offers customer designed dunnage of all types for railcar, van, or overseas container. We also offer industrial cut lumber, panels, and banding grooves. We even offer ISPM15 or heat-treated lumber options for exporting products outside of the United States.

The 9 types of dunnage

There are many types of dunnage materials available. Depending on the type of products you sell, you can use a lightweight material like bubble wrap to protect lighter items, while using steel to protect expensive and heavy items. Here are common dunnage materials used for shipping packages

Solid plastics	This kind of dunnage is used mostly in industrial, high-value shipping. Solid plastics are more expensive than other dunnage types but are worth the cost for high-value products that need protection.
Bubble wrap	Bubble wrap is one of the most common ways of shipping glass and other fragile products. It can be reused again and again as long as the bubbles don’t pop.
Wood	Wood can be used to create barriers between items, usually used for strong and heavy goods.
Air pillows	Air pillows can be deployed inside packages in order to keep items from sliding. These are often used as a gap filler to fill in missing space.
Kraft paper	Kraft paper is recycled paper usually crinkled and stuffed in a package. It’s one of the most common dunnage types because it’s: Cheap, Eco-friendly, Reusable,Highly effective.
Foam	Foam is often used to pad electronics, medical equipment, sensitive items, and fragile or sharp pieces.
Steel	Steel is one of the most expensive dunnage options which is typically used for high-value shipping. If your products are heavy, steel is a good dunnage option because it can prevent heavier products from damaging lighter products.
Corrugated paper	Corrugated paper is another popular dunnage choice. Its high-tech construction ensures the material can carry a wide range of weights, protects against moisture, and provides sustainable packaging options.
Custom dunnage solutions	Custom dunnage is needed sometimes when you have fragile materials that have very specific dimensions. You can work with ICAs to help you design the dunnage needed to protect your products.

Superior Service

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Unmatched Quality

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Expert Design

ICA is focused on solutions. Our expertise puts your packaging solution in the most knowledgeable hands.