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ISPM 15
Certified timber packaging
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ISO 9001
Quality management
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ISO 14001
Environmental management
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ISO 45001
Occupational health & safety
Built around what matters to you
Custom crates. Specific protection.
From a delicate museum artefact to a heavy industrial machine, the right packing starts with understanding the item. Our custom crating and packing service in Dublin considers dimensions, weight, fragility, lifting points, transport method and customer specifications.
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01 / Export
Export crates & packing
Bespoke wooden shipping crates for road, sea and air freight. Crate design and protective packing are planned around the journey, handling stages and destination requirements.
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02 / Fine art
Artwork & sculpture crating
Custom crates and carefully selected protective materials for paintings, framed artworks and sculptures. Specialist art handling is available through Cronin Group.
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03 / Cultural collections
Museum pieces & artefacts
Individual packing plans for fragile, unusual and irreplaceable objects, developed with your collection team to respect each item's condition and handling needs.
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04 / Industrial
Machinery & engineering equipment
Custom timber cases and supporting bases for heavy or awkward equipment. We assess securing, access and lifting requirements as part of the packing specification.
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05 / Technology
Servers & IT equipment
Bespoke crating for servers and sensitive technology, with protective packing selected for the equipment. Discuss anti-static protection, cushioning and manufacturer handling instructions with our team.
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06 / Specialist equipment
Medical, laboratory & pharmaceutical assets
Tailored packing and export crating for specialist equipment. Where required, we can assess barrier-foil vacuum packing and other protection for the planned shipping environment.
The materials. The method. The detail.
High-quality timber. A crate made for your asset.
We use only heat-treated, kiln-dried timber when manufacturing our crates. Each crate is customised to customer requirements and made using the highest-quality timber and workmanship standards.
As an ISPM 15 certified provider, Cronin Group supplies timber packaging made to meet the applicable international wood-packaging standard. Your single point of contact helps agree the crate specification, packing approach and programme before work begins.
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Made to measure
Dimensions, support, cushioning and access designed around the individual item.
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Protection for the actual journey
Packing selected for the asset, transport method and expected handling.
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Practical lifting and securing
Handling arrangements considered alongside weight and equipment requirements.
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Export preparation that joins up
Crating can be coordinated with collection, storage, transport and freight forwarding.
ISPM 15 relates to wood packaging. Import permits, customs clearance and any additional destination rules are separate requirements and should be confirmed for each shipment.
Why choose Cronin Group?
One experienced contact. A complete logistics team.
You need more than a crate. You need confidence that the item has been assessed, the packing is suitable and the people handling it understand its value.
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Clear ownership
An experienced single point of contact coordinates your requirements, keeps you informed and manages the agreed schedule.
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Certified systems
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 underpin our approach to quality, environmental management and safe working.
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In-house crating capability
Our Dublin workshop manufactures bespoke crates around your specifications, supported by specialist packing and handling teams.
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Experience with valuable assets
Published projects cover pharmaceutical equipment exports, museum collections and complex artwork relocations.
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Joined-up services
Combine crating with specialist lifting, secure transport, storage and onward logistics to reduce coordination between separate suppliers.
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Flexible project planning
Discuss access restrictions, site protocols, deadlines and changing requirements early so we can plan a practical solution.
How it works
From first conversation to a protected shipment.
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01 / Assess
Understand your assets
Share photographs, dimensions, weights, collection location, destination and dates. We agree whether a survey is needed.
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02 / Specify
Agree the packing plan
Your contact confirms the crate design, materials, handling needs, service scope and quotation.
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03 / Build & pack
Manufacture to fit
We manufacture the custom crates and pack and secure items in line with the agreed specification.
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04 / Coordinate
Prepare for the next stage
Arrange collection, storage or onward transport as agreed, with shipment details coordinated through your contact.
Proven in practice
Real assets. Real projects. Documented outcomes.
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Export crating / Ireland to USA
Pharmaceutical equipment, protected for ocean freight
Cronin coordinated packing and export of Allergan process equipment. The packing included barrier-foil vacuum protection and bespoke reinforced plywood cases made to ISPM 15 requirements.
Outcome: Equipment reached its destination in good condition, with no damage recorded.
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Specialist packing / Fine art
A complex artwork relocation from Dublin Castle
Cronin Group planned and handled the removal of a large, three-section artwork. Each section was wrapped in conservation-grade materials before secure transport.
Outcome: Completed ahead of schedule, without incident or damage.
Your questions, answered
Crating & packing FAQs
Need advice on an unusual item or an urgent programme?
Speak to our team: 01 809 7000 or contact us.
What crating and packing services does Cronin Group provide?
We design and manufacture bespoke timber crates and provide protective packing for export shipments, artwork, museum pieces, machinery, servers and specialist equipment. Collection, storage and onward logistics can be included in the agreed scope.
Are Cronin Group’s crates ISPM 15 compliant?
Cronin Group is ISPM 15 certified and uses only heat-treated, kiln-dried timber in crate manufacture. We agree the appropriate timber packaging and marking requirements for your shipment. Destination-specific import and customs rules should also be checked.
What does ISPM 15 mean for export crates?
ISPM 15 is an international standard governing wood packaging material used in international trade. It addresses treatment and marking to reduce the risk of spreading timber pests. It is a wood-packaging requirement, separate from customs clearance or an import permit.
Can you manufacture a crate to our exact requirements?
Yes. All crates are customised to customer requirements. We consider the item’s dimensions, weight, fragility, support needs, handling method and journey, along with any supplied drawings or manufacturer instructions.
Do you pack fragile artwork and museum pieces?
Yes. Cronin Group provides specialist cultural handling expertise. We agree suitable protective materials and handling methods with you for artworks, artefacts and collections.
Can you crate servers and sensitive IT equipment?
Yes. We manufacture bespoke crates for servers and equipment. Share the equipment specifications and manufacturer handling instructions so we can assess suitable cushioning, securing and any anti-static protection needed.Yes. We manufacture bespoke crates for servers and equipment. Share the equipment specifications and manufacturer handling instructions so we can assess suitable cushioning, securing and any anti-static protection needed.
Can you provide protection for sea freight?
Yes. Our published pharmaceutical export projects include barrier-foil vacuum packing and reinforced custom crates for ocean freight. The appropriate protection depends on the equipment and shipping conditions and is agreed during assessment.
Where is your crating workshop?
Our crating workshop is based at Cronin Group’s Dublin 15 facility in Damastown Industrial Park. Contact us to discuss your location, collection needs and project scope.
How much does a custom crate cost and how long does it take?
Pricing and lead time depend on dimensions, weight, design complexity, packing materials, quantity and logistics requirements. Send us your item details and deadline for a tailored quotation and confirmed programme.
What information do you need for a quotation?
Please provide a description of the items, quantity, dimensions, weights, photographs, collection location, destination, transport method if known and required date. Include any special handling, access or packing specifications.
Will we have one person managing the project?
Yes. You will have an experienced single point of contact to coordinate the agreed crating, packing and logistics requirements and keep you informed.
Let’s protect your next shipment
Tell us what matters. We’ll plan how to pack it.
Speak to our team about a bespoke crating and packing solution. Start with an email or a call and we'll help you establish the information needed for a tailored quote.
For a useful first conversation, send:
- Item description, quantity and photographs
- Dimensions and weight, if available
- Collection location and destination
- Required dates and shipping method
- Special handling or packing requirements
Damastown Way, Damastown Industrial Park
Dublin 15, D15 R67X, Ireland