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Robert McRay describes why he uses Goodman Shipping Los Feliz to pack and ship his BIGHEAD mechanical sculptures, and how we do it...

We have some extremely talented customers at Goodman Packing & Shipping, like Robert McRay, who ships his wonderful BIGHEAD mechanical sculptures with us because he knows we do what it takes to get them to their destinations safely and on time. To Robert, the care we take in packing his BIGHEADs is important, he even has a page describing the process on his site.

PACKING AND SHIPPING "While each BIGHEAD mechanical sculpture is unique, they all receive the highest degree of care while packaging and shipping. After many years of searching, I found the most reliable and trustworthy individual with SERGIO (with Goodman Packing & Shipping in Los Feliz). He is the ONLY person I trust with packaging my sculptures, as he knows the unique aspects of each piece and takes many variables under consideration that most professionals would miss. Suffice to say, every BIGHEAD is in good hands with SERGIO. "
"Packaging begins with examining each BIGHEAD for its unique needs for the best protection. "	"Sections of styrofoam are individually cut and placed at various stress points."	"After bracing, the BIGHEAD is wrapped in the first layer of bubble wrap.. "	"Frequent measurements and close examination is conducted with every step.. "
"Additional pieces of styrofoam are cut and placed where needed to absorb any shock. "	"More layers of bubble wrap, and then the piece is enclosed in layers of corrogated cardboard. "	"A custom box is created and braced with sections of styrofoam boarding."	"The BIGHEAD is centered in the box (the styrofoam boarding can also be seen). "
"Styrofoam peanuts are slowly added to the container, which encase the sculpture."	"Frequent manipulation of the styrofoam peanuts is needed for uniform bracing."	"More styrofoam peanuts are added until the sculpture is completely enclosed"	"Styrofoam panels are custom cut and installed for additional protection. "
	"Once everything is packed the box is sealed and ready for shipment to the client."
"It is important to keep in mind that the above photographs are offered only as insight on how much care and respect goes into packaging each BIGHEAD mechanical sculpture. Every sculpture is unique and therefore may be packaged in a different method, which can ensure adequate protection for its own unique aspects. Whatever the case, every sculpture is in good hands with SERGIO."

Don't take our word for it, go to Robert's site, robeertmcray.net . While you're there, check out Robert's work...it's pretty remarkable. Sergio os one of our best employees, and Robert is a good friend and customer-but EVERYBODY at Goodman Packing & Shipping' Atwater, Hollywood and Los Feliz shops offers ALL our customers with the the same high level of customer support and skill in packing and handling your valuable items.

from our friend up in New Hampshire where its cold cold cold, thanks Jeff
Packaging & Shipping Tips for the Holiday Season

1. New boxes are the best, used corrugated boxes can lose 60% of their strength in one use.
2. If you want to reuse a carton, make sure the carton is fully intact, no holes, tears and has not been previously crushed.
3. On a used box make sure to remove any existing labels and addresses.
4. Do not use any boxes that used to contain ORM-D materials (household quantities of hazardous materials such as perfume, aftershave, compressed cans, bleach, cleaners, chemicals.) Usually they display a blue and white label with ORM-D on it.
5. Keep fragile items away from the edge of the carton, maintain at least 2-3 inches of cushioning between breakable items and the box.
6. Pack the box tight, once packaged the items should not shift inside the box. If you can give the box a good shake without feeling the items move around, that is good.
7. Boxes should be packaged to withstand a drop from 3 – 4 ft. Conveyor belts and transfers can equal being dropped 3-4 ft. Most items are damaged on the conveyor belts and sorting systems, next is being crushed from being stacked.
8. Styrofoam peanuts are great filler, they are not protection. Heavy items will simply settle thru peanuts unless wrapped in foam or bubblewrap to spread the weight out.
9. Fragile items need to be protected before you gift wrap them. You can protect the outside of the box but unless you protect the item from moving around and damaging itself you won’t accomplish what you need to do.
10. Fragile, This Way Up, Top Load Only stickers look good, but do not have any effect on how a package is handled. The conveyor belts don’t read and the drivers and loaders are too busy to. Packages will be stacked and placed on conveyor belts how best meets the needs of the system.
11. Best practice, include a slip of paper in the box with the full name, address and phone number of the "ship to". The best is to also include a count of the number of items in the box.
12. Small gifts or cards should be attached to larger items to help keep them from being lost. Many small items are thrown out with shipping boxes due to being left under a flap, lost in the Styrofoam peanuts or other packaging materials.
13. Declared value coverage can be purchased, but the coverage will not cover you unless the items are properly packaged. Make sure you hold on to receipts to prove the value of the items. If something happens, make sure the recipient retains all the packaging and damaged goods until the claim has been paid, regardless what you are told during the claim process. Hanging onto the materials until the end ensures that lost claim papers and mistakes don’t cost you the claim. Remember that all claims are subject to the carriers approval of the packaging and proof of value. If they don’t approve it then the claim will be denied.

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BoxBros LA's Atwater store recently assembled a 100 piece shipment of Ant- Fracking Protest kits for MoveOn.org. They do a great job organizing, but they came to us when they needed quick full-service logistics and fulfillment...

The kits went to grassroots organizers around the country in support of their anti-fracking campaign. We staged all the components, put all the kits together for them, packed, labelled and sent them out to their organizers on the list. Each kit contained:

• a megaphone(and batteries)
• clipboards(for sign-up sheets)
• sheets of stickers
• copies of award winning video "Gasland" on DVD
• brochures and literature

When it comes to logistics and fullfillment, Goodman Packing & Shipping has the expertise and experience(we've been doing this over 20 years) to get the job done right, this saves you time and money. We let you focus on what you do best and handle the rest. Email us, or give us a call at 855 BOX BROS(269 2767) or 323 662 9000. When it it comes to fulfillment and logistics, we're the go-to guys.